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The Pharisees saw this and asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?"

Verse ConceptsFaultsComplaintsStatusTax CollectorsPharisees Concerned About ChristFinding Fault With Jesustaxespharisees

If I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your own followers drive them out? That is why they will be your judges!

Verse ConceptsExorcismsJesus Casting Out DemonsPeople Casting Out DemonsAccused Of Being DemonisedCasting Out Demonsempowerment

Then the disciples came and asked Jesus, "Why do you speak to people in parables?"

Verse ConceptsFigures Of SpeechThe Disciples WordsWhy Does Jesus Do This?Discipleship

Then he told them, "That is why every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom from heaven is like the master of a household who brings both new and old things out of his treasure chest."

Verse ConceptsHousesKeysTeachers Of The LawChristian TraditionsPeople Of The KingdomtrainingNew

told his servants, "This is John the Baptist! He has been raised from the dead, and that's why these miracles are being done by him."

Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSuperstitionWho He Might BeWhy It Happenedanniversary

But he answered them, "Why do you also disregard the commandment of God because of your tradition?

Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTOrthodoxy, In NtFor The Sake Of ThingsWhy Do You Do This?Breaking God's Lawdisobedience

Knowing this, Jesus asked them, "You who have little faith, why are you discussing among yourselves the fact that you don't have any bread?

Verse ConceptsFaith, Growth InWorryDoubt RebukedNot Believing In JesusChrist Knowing About PeopleConversation

So the disciples asked him, "Why, then, do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?"

Verse ConceptsJudaismTeachers Of The LawPeople Going BeforeWhy Do Others Do This?

"That is why the kingdom from heaven may be compared to a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

Verse ConceptsRich, TheServanthood, In SocietyLikeningLikening ThingsParables Of The KingdomSettling Accountsaccounting

They asked him, "Why, then, did Moses order us "to give a certificate of divorce and divorce her'?"

Verse Conceptsdivorce, in OTCertificate of divorceBills Of DivorceDivorce PermittedWhy Do Others Do This?

About five o'clock he went out and found some others standing around. He asked them, "Why are you standing here all day long without work?'

Verse ConceptsHourOne DayWhy Do You Do This?

They began discussing this among themselves: "If we say, "From heaven,' he will ask us, "Then why didn't you believe him?' But if we say, "From humans,' we are afraid of the crowd, because everyone regards John as a prophet."

Verse ConceptsCowardiceDisadvantages Of CrowdsFearing Other PeopleIndividual ProphetsMan's Teaching

That is why I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce fruit for it.

Verse ConceptsFaithlessness, As DisobedienceKingdom Of God, Entry IntoLossUnfruitfulnessIsrael HardenedTaking God's Things

"That is why I am sending you prophets, wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will whip in your synagogues and persecute from town to town.

Verse ConceptsFloggingMediatorSuffering, Of BelieversTownCharacter AssassinationBeating BelieversCrucifiedKilling Will HappenOthers CrucifiedWise Men In The Church

Here's why: I was hungry, and you gave me nothing to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me nothing to drink.

Verse ConceptsPeople Providing FoodFeeding The Poorhungerjail

But when the disciples saw this, they became irritated and said, "Why this waste?

Verse ConceptsThe Disciples ReactionsAngry People

But knowing this, Jesus asked them, "Why are you bothering the woman? She has done a beautiful thing for me.

Verse ConceptsCommendationChrist Knowing About PeopleDo Not HinderWomen's Beauty

Jesus asked him, "Friend, why are you here?" Then the other men surged forward, took hold of Jesus, and arrested him.

Verse ConceptsArresting ChristFriends FailingMan's Work FinishedFriendship Kjv

Then the high priest tore his robes and said, "He has blasphemed! Why do we still need witnesses? Listen! You yourselves have just heard the blasphemy!

Verse ConceptsTearing Of ClothesGesturesBlasphemy, Falsely AccusedHearing ChristThose Who Tore ClothesBlasphemyMan's Needs

"Let's go to the neighboring town," he replied, "so I can preach there, too, because that's why I came."

Verse ConceptsGoalsHeraldPreaching, Importance OfChrist PreachingWhy God Did Things

When the scribes and the Pharisees saw him eating with sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples, "Why does he eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?"

Verse ConceptsFaultsConfrontationComplaintsStatusTax CollectorsOpposition To Christ From ScribesPharisees Concerned About ChristWhy Does Jesus Do This?Finding Fault With Jesus

Now John's disciples and the Pharisees would fast regularly. Some people came and asked Jesus, "Why do John's disciples and the Pharisees' disciples fast, but your disciples don't fast?"

Verse ConceptsAsceticism, People PracticingPharisees, Beliefs OfDisciples Of John The BaptistCharacteristics Of PhariseesWho Will FastWhy Do People Not Do This?Jesus As A Bridegroom

The Pharisees asked him, "Look! Why are they doing what is not lawful on Sabbath days?"

Verse ConceptsComplaintsRitualLegalismPharisees Concerned About ChristThe Sabbath And Christ

While he was still speaking, some people came from the synagogue leader's home and said, "Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher anymore?"

Verse ConceptsWhile Still SpeakingDeath Of Unnamed IndividualsTroubling Individualsharassment

He entered the house and asked them, "Why all this confusion and crying? The child isn't dead. She's sleeping."

Verse ConceptsLast ThingsMourningSleep, And DeathDisorder Among PeopleNot DyingDeath AvertedMourning The Death Of OthersDeath Of A Child

King Herod heard about this, because Jesus' name had become well-known. He was saying, "John the Baptist has been raised from the dead! That's why he is able to do these miracles."

Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSuperstitionTetrarchWho He Might BeWhy It Happened

He sighed deeply in his spirit and remarked, "Why do those living today demand a sign? I tell all of you with certainty, no sign will be given to this generation."

Verse ConceptsAffirmationsGenerationsSighingUnbelief, As Response To GodDisgustNo SignsWhy Do Others Do This?

Knowing this, Jesus asked them, "Why are you discussing the fact that you don't have any bread? Don't you understand or perceive yet? Are your hearts hardened?

Verse ConceptsFools, In Teaching Of Jesus ChristEyes, Figurative UseHardness Of HeartUnderstandingStiffnecked PeopleChrist Knowing About PeopleBeing Without UnderstandingObstinate IndividualsWhy Do Others Do This?

He told them, "Elijah is indeed coming first and will restore all things. Why, then, is it written that the Son of Man must suffer a great deal and be treated shamefully?

Verse ConceptsSonsSuffering, Of Jesus ChristPeople Going BeforeRestoring Things

If anyone asks you, "Why are you doing this?,' say, "The Lord needs it,' and he will send it back here at once."

Verse ConceptsLendingGod's NeedsWhy Do Others Do This?

They began discussing this among themselves. "If we say, "From heaven,' he'll say, "Then why didn't you believe him?'

Verse ConceptsDiscussionsNot Believing PeopleGod Acts From Heaven

Irritated, some who were there asked one another, "Why was the perfume wasted like this?

Verse ConceptsFrugalityUnnamed People Angry With Others

But Jesus said, "Leave her alone. Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing for me,

Verse ConceptsLeave Them AloneTroubling Individuals

"Why?" Pilate asked them. "What has he done wrong?" But they shouted even louder, "Crucify him!"

Verse ConceptsGroups ShoutingWhat Sin?

Meanwhile, the people kept waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed in the sanctuary so long.

Verse ConceptsPeople WaitingPeople Who Delayed

Why should this happen to me, to have the mother of my Lord visit me?

Verse ConceptsHumility, Examples OfThose To Whom God Gives

When Jesus' parents saw him, they were shocked. His mother asked him, "Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been worried sick looking for you!"

Verse ConceptsCriticism, against believersLove, And The WorldMothers, Responsibilities OfAnxiety, CauseWhy Does Jesus Do This?

The Pharisees and their scribes started complaining to Jesus' disciples, "Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?"

Verse ConceptsFaultsComplaintsSectsStatusTax CollectorsMurmuringDisputesGrumbling At PeopleOpposition To Christ From ScribesFinding Fault With Jesus

"If you love those who love you, what thanks do you deserve? Why, even sinners love those who love them.

Verse ConceptsLove Your Neighbour!Family LoveLove And FamilyLoving EveryoneTreating OthersBeing Lovedloversloving

"Why do you see the speck in your brother's eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?

Verse ConceptsFools, In Teaching Of Jesus ChristEyesdust

"Why do you keep calling me "Lord, Lord,' but don't do what I tell you?

Verse ConceptsDeception, Forbidden By GodProfessingChrist Is LordCalling

That's why I didn't presume to come to you. But just say the word, and let my servant be healed,

Verse ConceptsWorthinessPowers Of SpeechChrist SpeakingSeeking Honour

So I'm telling you that her sins, as many as they are, have been forgiven, and that's why she has shown such great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven loves little."

Verse ConceptsLove Towards Christ, The Nature OfLove For GodReceived OutcastsGod Has ForgivenNot Loving GodForgivenessLove And Forgiveness

When the woman saw that she couldn't hide, she came forward trembling. Bowing down in front of him, she explained in the presence of all the people why she had touched Jesus and how she had been instantly healed.

Verse ConceptsTremblingIndividuals TremblingTouching For HealingBowing Before MessiahHow Healing CamePeople Made KnownTelling What People DidWhy People Did Things

If I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your own followers drive them out? That is why they will be your judges!

Verse ConceptsExorcismsPeople Casting Out DemonsCasting Out Demons

That is why the Wisdom of God said, "I will send them prophets and apostles. They will kill some of them and persecute others,'

Verse ConceptsGod, Wisdom OfGod Sends ProphetsKilling Will HappenPersecution

So he told the gardener, "Look here! For three years I've been coming to look for fruit on this tree but I haven't found any. Cut it down! Why should it waste the soil?'

Verse ConceptsDivine DelaysFelling TreesThree YearsSeeking For Concrete ThingsNo Roomspacecutting

Then why didn't you put my money in the bank? When I returned, I could have collected it with interest.'

Verse ConceptsCreditBanksDepositsInterestMoney, Stewardship OfMoney, Uses Of

If anyone asks you why you are untying it, say this: "The Lord needs it.'"

Verse Conceptsequipping, spiritualAsking Particular QuestionsGod's Needs

While they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, "Why are you untying the colt?"

Verse ConceptsLordship, Human And Divine

They discussed this among themselves: "If we say, "From heaven,' he will ask, "Then why didn't you believe him?'

Verse ConceptsDiscussionsNot Believing PeopleGod Acts From Heaven

He asked them, "Why are you sleeping? Get up and keep on praying that you may not be tempted."

Verse ConceptsReadinessBeing TemptedGet Up!Resisting TemptationPraying

"Why do we need any more testimony?" they asked. "We have heard it ourselves from his own mouth!"

Verse ConceptsLipsWitness To The Gospeltestimony

While the women remained terrified, bowing their faces to the ground, the men asked them, "Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is living?

Verse ConceptsBowingProstrationBowing Heads Before GodChrist's Life

But Jesus told them, "What's frightening you? And why are you doubting?

Verse ConceptsDoubting The ResurrectionDo Not Be AnxiousIdentityThoughts

They asked him, "Why, then, are you baptizing if you are not the Messiah, or Elijah, or the Prophet?"

Verse ConceptsGod Is TruthfulWho Is John The Baptist?Jesus The ProphetWhy Do You Do This?

At this point his disciples arrived, and they were astonished that he was talking to a woman. Yet no one said, "What do you want from her?" or, "Why are you talking to her?"

Verse ConceptsMarvellingSeeking For Concrete ThingsThe Disciples ReactionsIndividuals Being SilentWhy Does Jesus Do This?Woman's Placesurprises

So he said, "That's why I told you that no one can come to me unless it be granted him by the Father."

Verse ConceptsAbility, Of God To SaveComing To ChristThose To Whom God GivesThe Father's Activity Regarding Christ

Moses gave you the Law, didn't he? Yet none of you is keeping the Law. Why are you trying to kill me?"

Verse ConceptsLegalismLawgiversChrist Would Be KilledThey Do Not Keep CommandsThe Law Given Through MosesMissing The Mark

Then the officers returned to the high priests and Pharisees, who asked them, "Why didn't you bring him?"

Verse ConceptsHanding Over ChristThe Chief Priests Condemning Christ

So the Jewish leaders were asking, "He isn't going to kill himself, is he? Is that why he said, "You cannot come where I'm going'?"

Verse ConceptsMisunderstood TruthInstructions About FollowingUnable To Do Other Things

That's why his parents said, "He is of age. Ask him."

Verse ConceptsAskingAgeMaturityparenthood

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