Steadfastness
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A word meaning to endure patiently. A steadfast person is one who is reliable, faithful, and true to the end. Paul said Jesus was a person of steadfastness (Romans 15:3-4 ). The NAS translates steadfastness with “perseverance” (2 Thessalonians 1:4 ). James said that trials that test our faith produce steadfastness (2 Thessalonians 1:3 KJV “patience”; NAS “endurance”; NIV “perseverance”).
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These dictionary topics are from the Holman Bible Dictionary, published by Broadman & Holman, 1991. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Broadman & Holman.
These dictionary topics are from the Holman Bible Dictionary, published by Broadman & Holman, 1991. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Broadman & Holman.
Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Steadfastness'. Holman Bible Dictionary. http://www.studylight.org/dic/hbd/view.cgi?n=6016. 1991.
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Steadfastness'. Holman Bible Dictionary. http://www.studylight.org/dic/hbd/view.cgi?n=6016. 1991.
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