But now thy kingdom shall not continue.
1 Sam. xiii. 14.
3. To be steadfast or constant in any course; to persevere; to abide; to endure; to persist; to keep up or maintain a particular condition, course, or series of actions; as, the army continued to advance.
If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.
John viii. 31.
Syn. -- To persevere; persist. See Persevere.