15 Bible Verses about Why It Happened

Yet hath he not root in himself, and so endureth but for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straight-way he is offended.

And he abode there two days. And many more believed,

he is risen from the dead, and therefore these mighty powers exert themselves in him.

And king Herod heard (for his name was spread abroad) and he said, John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore divine powers exert themselves in him.

And Jesus said to them, Because of your unbelief. For verily I say to you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustardseed, ye shall say to this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place, and it shall remove, and nothing shall be impossible to you.

They say to him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith to them, Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right ye shall receive.

And the king was exceeding sorry: yet for his oath's sake, and for the sake of his guests, he would not reject her.

Jesus answered and said to him, Because I said to thee, I saw thee under the fig-tree, believest thou? Thou shalt see greater things than these.

And he said to them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also; for therefore am I sent.

Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour?

Pilate said to him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest. I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I might bear witness to the truth.

And I knew him not, but that he might be manifested to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.

And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. But rise and stand upon thy feet; for I have appeared to thee for this purpose, to ordain thee a minister and a witness, both of the things which thou hast seen,

And perhaps for this end was he separated for a season, that thou mightest have him for ever;

For this cause many are sick and weak among you, and many sleep.