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What does it mean to abide in Christ? It means lots of things. As you look at the Greek lexicon it gives several possibilities and only one IMO fit the passage being discussed which is "continue". This is what Jesus is instructing His disciples to do in order to "bear fruit", which is the point of the whole passage. This passage is in no way related to salvation because in verse 3 Jesus already established that they ARE saved. He is discussing "fruit bearing", not salvation or any aspect of it. He is instructing His disciples to abide (continue) following Him after He is gone or they will not bear fruit.
μένω
menō
men'-o
A primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy): - abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), X thine own.
μένω
menō
men'-o
A primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy): - abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), X thine own.