When Jesus saw their reaction he said, "Why do you respond with evil in your hearts?

For my reins [on your life] are easy [to respond to] and the burden I place [on you] is light."

For many people are called [by God] but [only those] few [who respond] are chosen [by Him]."

And no one was able to respond a word to Him, neither did any one from that day dare to ask Him anything more.

Then the righteous will respond to Him, saying; Lord, when saw we thee then hungry, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?

Then will they also respond, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and ministered not unto thee?

Then will He respond to them, saying, Truly I say unto you, Inasmuch as you did not these things to one of the least of these, you did them not unto me.

And the high priest rising, said to Him, Do you respond nothing? what are they witnessing against you?

But when he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he did not respond.

(Peter didn't know how to respond, because they were terrified.)

And Jesus said to them, I will ask you one word, and you respond to me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things:

And turning, He found them again sleeping, for their eyes were heavy; and they did not know what they might respond to Him.

And the high priest rising up in their midst, asked Jesus, saying, Do you respond nothing? what are they witnessing against you?

If therefore your whole body [i.e., your entire life] is full of light [i.e., sees and responds to things correctly], with no blind spots [i.e., areas where you do not see and act correctly], your body [i.e., your life] will be fully illuminated [i.e., directed into proper conduct] just like a bright, shining lamp illuminating you [i.e., enabling you to see and respond to things properly]."

and they were not able to respond to these things.

But Abraham said, 'They have Moses and the prophets; they must respond to them.'

He replied to him, 'If they do not respond to Moses and the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.'"

and if indeed I will ask you, you will not respond to me, or release me.

So, he asked Him many questions, but Jesus did not respond to any [of them].

The one who belongs to God listens and responds to God's words. You don't listen and respond, because you don't belong to God."

The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep respond to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out [of the corral].

"Just as the Father has loved me, [so] I have also loved you. You should continue to receive [or, respond to] my love. [Note: The next verse tells how this can be done].

Then Jesus says to them; Little children, whether have you any meat? They respond to Him, No.

For the promise [of forgiveness and the Holy Spirit] is being given to you [Jews] and to your descendants and [also] to all those who are far away [i.e., Gentiles. See Eph. 2:17]. [This promise is] to as many as [respond to] the Lord, our God's call [through the Gospel, See II Thess. 2:14]."

But the large crowd in the city [who heard them] became divided [over how to respond to it]; some sided with the [unbelieving] Jews and some with the apostles.

A certain woman named Lydia, from the town of Thyatira, who sold purple cloth [for a living], was there. She was a worshiper of God and when she heard us [telling about salvation through Christ], the Lord opened her heart to respond to the message being spoken by Paul.

When Paul was about to respond [to this charge], Gallio said to the Jews, "[My] Jewish [constituents], if it were a simple case of wrongdoing or some serious crime, there would be good reason for me to consider your charge [against this man].

Notice therefore God's kindness and God's severity. On those who have fallen His severity has descended, but upon you His kindness has come, provided that you do not cease to respond to that kindness. Otherwise you will be cut off also.

We do hard work, toiling with our own hands. When we are verbally abused, we respond with a blessing, when persecuted, we endure,

Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.