Persist See also Remain if ye persist in these things, God’s judgments must speedily come upon you, Jacob 2:14. he who persists in carnal nature remains in fallen state, Mosiah 16:5. will ye persist in persecuting brethren, Alma 5:54. will you persist in turning backs upon needy, Alma 5:55. all who persist in their wickedness shall be hewn down and cast into fire, Alma 5:56 (9:18). Nephites repent not and persist in wickedness, Morm. 4:10.