'Answer' in the Bible

"And I also have a question to ask *you*," replied Jesus, "and if you answer me, I in turn will tell you by what authority I do these things.

He came to the second and spoke in the same manner. His answer was, "'I will go, Sir.' "But he did not go.

"But the King will answer them, "'In solemn truth I tell you that in so far as you rendered such services to one of the humblest of these my brethren, you rendered them to myself.'

"Then will they also answer, "'Lord, when did we see Thee hungry or thirsty or homeless or ill-clad or sick or in prison, and not come to serve Thee?'

Then the High Priest stood up and asked Him, "Have you no answer to make? What is it these men are saying in evidence against you?"

So when he saw that he could gain nothing, but that on the contrary there was a riot threatening, he called for water and washed his hands in sight of them all, saying, "I am not responsible for this murder: you must answer for it."

But on their giving the answer that Jesus had bidden them give, they let them take it.

"And I will put a question to you," replied Jesus; "answer me, and then I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

John's Baptism--was it of Heavenly or of human origin? Answer me."

Then one of the Scribes, who had heard them disputing and well knew that Jesus had given them an answer to the point, and a forcible one, came forward and asked Him, "Which is the chief of all the Commandments?"

When He returned He again found them asleep, for they were very tired; and they knew not how to answer Him.

At last the High Priest stood up, and advancing into the midst of them all, asked Jesus, "Have you no answer to make? What is the meaning of all this that these witnesses allege against you?"

But Jesus made no further answer: so that Pilate wondered.

The soldiers also once and again inquired of him, "And we, what are we to do?" His answer was, "Neither intimidate any one nor lay false charges; and be content with your pay."

In answer to his thoughts Jesus said to him, "Simon, I have a word to say to you." "Rabbi, say on," he replied.

"A right answer," said Jesus; "do that, and you shall live."

"And he from indoors shall answer, "'Do not pester me. The door is now barred, and I am here in bed with my children. I cannot get up and give you bread.'

They gave Him no answer; so He took hold of the man, cured him, and sent him away.

"To a second he said, "'And how much do you owe?' "'A hundred quarters of wheat,' was the answer. "'Here is your account,' said he: 'change it into eighty quarters.'

On receiving this answer Jesus said to him, "There is still one thing wanting in you. Sell everything you possess and give the money to the poor, and you shall have wealth in Heaven; and then come, follow me."

There was nothing here that they could lay hold of before the people, and marvelling at His answer they said no more.

and if I ask you questions, you will certainly not answer.

So they pressed the question. "Who are you?" they said--"that we may take an answer to those who sent us. What account do you give of yourself?"

Such was His answer, and He remained in Galilee.

Such was their answer, because they were afraid of the Jews; for the Jews had already settled among themselves that if any one should acknowledge Jesus as the Christ, he should be excluded from the synagogue.

His answer was, "The time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.

"For Jesus the Nazarene," was the answer. "I am he," He replied. (Now Judas who was betraying Him was also standing with them.)

Upon His saying this, one of the officers standing by struck Him with his open hand, asking Him as he did so, "Is that the way you answer the High Priest?"

"What is your origin?" he asked. But Jesus gave him no answer.

Upon receiving this answer, Pilate was for releasing Him. But the Jews kept shouting, "If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar's. Every one who sets himself up as king declares himself a rebel against Caesar."

"What I have written I have written," was Pilate's answer.

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?" "Yes, Master," was his answer; "you know that you are dear to me." "Then feed my lambs," replied Jesus.

Infuriated at getting this answer, they were disposed to kill the Apostles.

When he knocked at the wicket in the door, a maidservant named Rhoda came to answer the knock;

This answer the lictors took back to the praetors, who were alarmed when they were told that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens.

But as for me, as my soul shall answer for it, I appeal to God as my witness, that it was to spare you pain that I gave up my visit to Corinth.

Answer me this one question, "Is it on the ground of your obedience to the Law that you received the Spirit, or is it because, when you heard, you believed?"

Let your language be always seasoned with the salt of grace, so that you may know how to give every man a fitting answer.

When He was reviled, He did not answer with reviling; when He suffered He uttered no threats, but left His wrongs in the hands of the righteous Judge.