'Opinion' in the Bible

And when the south wind came softly, being of the opinion that their purpose might be effected, they let the ship go and went sailing down the side of Crete, very near to the land.

But they expected that he would have swollen or fallen down suddenly dead. But when they had expected a long time and saw nothing unusual happen to him, changing their opinion, they said he was a god.

But we would like to hear from you what your views are [that is, exactly what you believe]; for in regard to this sect (Christianity), we are fully aware that it is denounced everywhere.”

I am of the opinion that there is no comparison between the pain of this present time and the glory which we will see in the future.

For by the grace [of God] given to me I say to everyone of you not to think more highly of himself [and of his importance and ability] than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has apportioned to each a degree of faith [and a purpose designed for service].

Be in harmony with one another. Do not have a high opinion of yourselves, but be in agreement with common people. Do not give yourselves an air of wisdom.

Accept anyone who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of arguing over differences of opinion.

Let not him who takes food have a low opinion of him who does not: and let not him who does not take food be a judge of him who does; for he has God's approval.

I am conscious of this, and am certain in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean in itself; but for the man in whose opinion it is unclean, for him it is unclean.

Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all say the same thing, and that there be not among you divisions; but that ye be perfectly united in the same mind and in the same opinion.

Do you not know that we [believers] will judge angels? How much more then [as to] matters of this life?

But this I say as my opinion, and not as an order of the Lord.

About virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I do give an opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.

In my opinion then, because of the present trouble, it is good for a man to keep as he is.

But if, in any man's opinion, he is not doing what is right for his virgin, if she is past her best years, and there is need for it, let him do what seems right to him; it is no sin; let them be married.

But she is happier if she remains as she is, in my opinion. And I think that I also have the Spirit of God.

For there must of necessity be differences of opinion among you, in order that it may be plainly seen who are the men of sterling worth among you.

Love is never tired of waiting; love is kind; love has no envy; love has no high opinion of itself, love has no pride;

For the love of Christ controls and compels us, because we have concluded this, that One died for all, therefore all died;

It gives me great joy to see you answering to my good opinion of you in every way.

Now I am giving an opinion on this because it is profitable for you, who a year ago began not only to do something but also to desire it.

For the Lord's approval of a man is not dependent on his opinion of himself, but on the Lord's opinion of him.

For in my opinion, I am in no way less than the most important of the Apostles.

To give the revelation of his Son in me, so that I might give the news of him to the Gentiles; then I did not take the opinion of flesh and blood,

And you did not have a poor opinion of me because of the trouble in my flesh, or put shame on it; but you took me to your hearts as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.

idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strifes, jealousies, angers, contentions, disputes, schools of opinion,

Therefore as many as [are] perfect, {let us hold this opinion}, and if you think anything differently, God will reveal this also to you.

So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];

And have a high opinion of them in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.

In my opinion it is right for a woman not to be a teacher, or to have rule over a man, but to be quiet.

Not one newly taken into the church, for fear that, through his high opinion of himself, he may come into the same sin as the Evil One.

He has an over-high opinion of himself; being without knowledge, having only an unhealthy love of questionings and wars of words, from which come envy, fighting, cruel words, evil thoughts,

I have sent you this short letter by Silvanus, a true brother, in my opinion; comforting you and witnessing that this is the true grace of God; keep to it.

These [kings] have one purpose [one mind, one common goal], and they give their power and authority to the beast.