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Instant, Instantly

From: Concise Bible Dictionary: I By: George A. Morrish

“Urgent” with importunity (Luke 7:4⁴And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: (Luke 7:4); Luke 23:23²³And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. (Luke 23:23); Acts 26:7⁷Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. (Acts 26:7); Rom. 12:12¹²Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; (Romans 12:12); 2 Tim. 4:2²Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. (2 Timothy 4:2)).

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