15 Bible Verses about Why It Happened

but has no root in himself, but is only a temporary [disciple]; and when affliction or persecution arises on account of the word, he is immediately offended.

And many more believed on account of his word,

and said to his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is raised from the dead; and on that account the mighty works are performed by him.

And Herod the king, heard [of Jesus], for his name was widely known, and said, John the Baptist has risen from the dead; and on this account the mighty works are performed by him.

And Jesus said to them, On account of your unbelief. For I tell you truly, if you have a faith like a mustard seed, you shall say to this mountain, Be removed thence to that place, and it shall be removed; and nothing shall be impossible to you.

They said to him, Because no man has hired us. He said to them, Go also into the vineyard.

And the king was extremely sorry, but on account of the oaths, and those reclining with him, he was not willing to refuse her.

Jesus answered and said to him, Because I said to you I saw you under the fig tree, do you believe? You shall see greater things than these.

But he said to them, I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God in the other cities also, because for this am I sent;

Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour. But for this cause came I to this hour;

Then Pilate said to him, Are you a king then? Jesus answered, As you say, I am a king. For this was I born, and for this I came into the world, that I should testify to the truth; every one who is of the truth hears my voice.

And I knew him not; but that he might be made manifest to Israel, for this reason have I come baptizing with water.

But rise and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to make you a minister and witness both of what you have seen and [of visions ] in which I will appear to you,

for perhaps he has been separated from you for a time that you may have him back forever,

For this reason many are weak and sick among you and some sleep.