Romans 12:12

Continuing instant [π ρ ο σ κ α ρ τ ε ρ ο υ ν τ ε ς]. Compare Acts 1:4; Acts 6:4. Rev., steadfastly for instant, which has lost its original sense of urgent (Latin, instare to press upon). Thus Latimer : "I preached at the instant request of a curate." Compare A. V., Luke 7:4; Acts 26:7.