14 Bible Verses about Curiosity
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Now great numbers of the Jews found out that Jesus was at Bethany; and they came there, not solely on his account, but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.
(All Athenians and the foreigners staying in the city found no time for anything else but telling, or listening to, the last new thing.)
At this point, some Teachers of the Law and Pharisees interposed. "Teacher," they said, " we want to see some sign from you."
Here the Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and, to test Jesus, requested him to show them some sign from the heavens.
So, while Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, his disciples came up to him privately and said: "Tell us when this will be, and what will be the sign of your Coming, and of the close of the age."
Here the Pharisees came out, and began to argue with Jesus, asking him for some sign from the heavens, to test him.
Upon this the Jews asked Jesus: "What sign are you going to show us, since you act in this way?"
Jesus answered: "Unless you all see signs and wonders, you will not believe."
"What sign, then," they asked, "are you giving, which we may see, and so believe you? What is the work that you are doing?
A great crowd of people, however, followed him, because they saw the signs of his mission in his work among those who were afflicted.
And it was revealed to them that it was not for themselves, but for you, that they were acting as Ministers of the truths which have now been told to you, by those who, with the help of the Holy Spirit sent from Heaven, have brought you the Good News--truths into which even angels long to look.
His answer was: "It is not for you to know times or hours, for the Father has reserved these for his own decision;
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Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » Leads to the desire for signs
Here the Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and, to test Jesus, requested him to show them some sign from the heavens.
Here the Pharisees came out, and began to argue with Jesus, asking him for some sign from the heavens, to test him.
At this point, some Teachers of the Law and Pharisees interposed. "Teacher," they said, " we want to see some sign from you."
So, while Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, his disciples came up to him privately and said: "Tell us when this will be, and what will be the sign of your Coming, and of the close of the age."
Curiosity » Examples of idle » The men of beth-shemesh desired to see the inside of the ark
Curiosity » Instances of » Of herod (antipas), to see jesus
But Herod himself said: "John I beheaded; but who is this of whom I hear such things?" And he endeavored to see him.
When Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly pleased, for he had been wanting to see him for a long time, having heard a great deal about him; and he was hoping to see some sign given by him.
Curiosity » Instances of » Of the jews » And to see jesus
Among those who were going up to worship at the Festival were some Greeks, Who went to Philip of Bethsaida in Galilee, and said: "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."
Curiosity » Instances of » Of peter » To know what john would be appointed to do
Seeing him, Peter said to Jesus: "Master, what about this man?" "If it is my will that he should wait till I come," answered Jesus, "what has that to do with you? Follow me yourself."
Curiosity » Instances of » Of abraham, to know whether God would destroy the righteous people who lived in sodom
Curiosity » Instances of » Of the athenians, to hear some new thing
So they laid hold of him and took him to the Court of Areopagus. "May we hear," they asked, "what new teaching this is which you are giving? For you are bringing some strange things to our notice, and we should like to know what they mean." (All Athenians and the foreigners staying in the city found no time for anything else but telling, or listening to, the last new thing.)
Curiosity » Instances of » Of manoah, to know the name of an angel
Curiosity » Instances of » Of the israelites » To see God
Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » The athenians
(All Athenians and the foreigners staying in the city found no time for anything else but telling, or listening to, the last new thing.)
Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » Suffering
A Levite, too, did the same; he came up to the spot, but, when he saw the man, passed by on the opposite side.
Curiosity » Instances of » Of the israelites » To witness the offering in the holy of holies
Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » The jews who came to see lazarus
Now great numbers of the Jews found out that Jesus was at Bethany; and they came there, not solely on his account, but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.
Curiosity » Instances of » Of the babylonians, to see hezekiah's treasures
Curiosity » Instances of » Of daniel, to know a vision
Curiosity » Examples of idle » Herod, curious to see Christ
But Herod himself said: "John I beheaded; but who is this of whom I hear such things?" And he endeavored to see him.
Curiosity » Instances of » Of the disciples, to know whether jesus would restore the kingdom of the jews
So, when the Apostles had met together, they asked Jesus this question--"Master, is this the time when you intend to re-establish the Kingdom for Israel?" His answer was: "It is not for you to know times or hours, for the Father has reserved these for his own decision;
Curiosity » Instances of » Of the people of beth-shemish, to look inside the ark of the covenant
Curiosity » Instances of » Of angels, to look into the mysteries of salvation
And it was revealed to them that it was not for themselves, but for you, that they were acting as Ministers of the truths which have now been told to you, by those who, with the help of the Holy Spirit sent from Heaven, have brought you the Good News--truths into which even angels long to look.
Curiosity » Instances of » A disciple, to know if few would be saved
"Master," some one asked, "are there but few in the path of Salvation?" And Jesus answered:
Curiosity » Instances of » Of jacob, to know the name of the angel
Curiosity » Instances of » Of the jews » To see lazarus, after he was raised from the dead
Now great numbers of the Jews found out that Jesus was at Bethany; and they came there, not solely on his account, but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.