'Merely' in the Bible

But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.

For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will also be famines. These things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.

do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.

Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.

At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention.

But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.

Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses;