'Among' in the Bible

'And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for from you will go out a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.'"

And he went around through all of Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and every sickness among the people.

And who among you, [by] being anxious, is able to add one hour to his life span?

Or what man is [there] among you, [if] his son will ask him [for] bread, will give him a stone?

And [when] he came to the other side, to the region of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men coming from among the tombs met him, very violent, so that no one was able to pass by along that road.

Truly I say to you, among [those] born of women there has not arisen [one] greater than John the Baptist. But the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

But he said to them, "What man will there be among you who will have one sheep and if this one fell into a pit on the Sabbath, will not take hold of it and lift [it] out?

And other [seed] fell among the thorn plants, and the thorn plants came up and choked it.

Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and separate the evil from among the righteous

So they were discussing [this] among themselves, saying, "[It is] because we did not take bread."

But knowing [this], Jesus said, "Why are you discussing among yourselves that you did not take bread, [you] of little faith?

It will not be like this among you! But whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

and whoever wants to be most prominent among you must be your slave--

From where was the baptism of John--from heaven or from men?" And they began to discuss [this] among themselves, saying, "If we say 'From heaven,' he will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'

But [when] the tenant farmers saw the son, they said among themselves, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and have his inheritance!'

And the greatest among you will be your servant.

But they were saying, "Not during the feast, so that there will not be an uproar among the people."

And [when they] had crucified him, they divided his clothes among themselves [by] casting lots.

among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.

So they took the money [and] did as they were told, and spread abroad this report among the Jews until this very day.

And other [seed] fell among the thorn plants, and the thorn plants came up and choked it, and it did not produce grain.

And others are the ones sown among the thorn plants--these are the ones who hear the word,

who {lived} among the tombs. And no one was able to bind him any longer, not even with a chain,

And during every night and day among the tombs and on the mountains he was crying out and cutting himself with stones.

And Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown, and among his relatives, and in his [own] household."

And he took a young child [and] had him stand {among them}. And taking him in his arms, he said to them,

Salt [is] good, but if the salt becomes deprived of its salt content, by what can you make it salty? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another."

But it is not like this among you! But whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

and whoever wants to be most prominent among you must be the slave of all.

And they crucified him and divided his clothes among themselves [by] casting lots for them [to see] who should take what.

And there were also women observing from a distance, among whom [were] Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and Joses, and Salome,

Since many have attempted to compile an account concerning the events that have been fulfilled among us,

"Thus the Lord has done for me in the days in which he has concerned himself with [me], to take away my disgrace among people."

And she cried out with a loud shout and said, "Blessed [are] you among women, and blessed [is] the fruit of your womb!

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among people {with whom he is pleased}!"

but believing him to be in the group of travelers, they went a day's journey. And they began searching for him among [their] relatives and [their] acquaintances,

And fear seized [them] all, and they began to glorify God, saying, "A great prophet has appeared among us!" and "God has visited to help his people!"

I tell you, there is no one greater among [those] born of women than John, but the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.

And those who were reclining at the table with [him] began to say among themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?"

And [as] he got out on the land, a certain man from the town met [him] who had demons and for a considerable time had not worn clothes and did not live in a house, but among the tombs.

And an argument developed among them as to who of them might be greatest.

and said to them, "Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For the one who is least among you all--this one is great."

Which of these three do you suppose became a neighbor of the man who fell among the robbers?"

But what father from among you, [if his] son will ask for a fish, instead of a fish will give him a snake?

And he said to them, "Who among you, [if your] son or [your] ox falls into a well on the day of the Sabbath, will not immediately pull him out?"

And he said to them, "You are the ones who justify themselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts! For [what is] [considered] exalted among men [is] an abomination in the sight of God.

And he took in hand a cup, [and] [after] giving thanks he said, "Take this and share [it] among yourselves.

And a dispute also occurred among them as to which of them was recognized as being greatest.

But you [are] not [to be] like this! But the one who is greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves.

And [when they] had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them.

And [as] they were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, they said to them, "Why are you looking for the living among the dead?

But also some women from among us astonished us, who were at the tomb early in the morning,

And [while] they were saying these [things], he himself stood there among them.

And the Word became flesh and took up residence among us, and we saw his glory, glory as of the one and only from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Jesus answered and said to them, "Do not grumble {among yourselves}!

So the Jews began to quarrel {among themselves}, saying, "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?"

And there was a lot of grumbling concerning him among the crowds; some were saying, "He is a good [man]," but others were saying, "No, but he deceives the crowd."

So the Jews said to one another, "Where [is] this one going to go, that we will not find him? He is not going to go to the Dispersion among the Greeks and teach the Greeks, [is he]?

I know that you are descendants of Abraham. But you are seeking to kill me, because my word makes no progress among you.

Who among you convicts me concerning sin? If I am telling the truth, {why} do you not believe me?

So some of the Pharisees were saying, "This man is not from God, because he does not observe the Sabbath!" Others were saying, "How can a man [who is] a sinner perform such signs?" And there was a division among them.

Again there was a division among the Jews because of these words.

So Jesus was no longer walking openly among the Jews, but went away from there to the region near the wilderness, to a city called Ephraim, and there he stayed with the disciples.

Now some Greeks were among those who had gone up in order to worship at the feast.

If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not have sin. But now they have both seen and hated both me and my Father.

So they said to one another, "Let us not tear it apart, but cast lots for it, [to see] whose it will be," so that the scripture would be fulfilled that says, "They divided my garments among themselves, and for my clothing they cast lots." Thus the soldiers did these [things].

because he was counted among us and received a share in this ministry."

Therefore it is necessary for [one] of the men who have accompanied us during all the time [in] which the Lord Jesus went in and went out among us,

And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among people by which we must be saved."

But in order that it may not spread much [further] among the people, let us warn them to speak no more in this name {to anyone at all}."

For there was not even anyone needy among them, because all those who were owners of plots of land or houses were selling [them] [and] bringing the proceeds of the things that were sold

Now many signs and wonders were being performed among the people through the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon's Portico.

So, brothers, select from among you seven men {of good reputation}, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we will put in charge of this need.

Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.

"This is the Moses who said to the sons of Israel, 'God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.'

And he was going in and going out among them in Jerusalem, speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.

Now [when] day came, there was not a little commotion among the soldiers [as to] what then had become of Peter.

"Men [and] brothers, sons of the family of Abraham and those among you who fear God--to us the message of this salvation has been sent!

And [after] there was no little strife and debate by Paul and Barnabas against them, they appointed Paul and Barnabas and some others from among them to go up to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem concerning this issue.

And [after] there was much debate, Peter stood up [and] said to them, "Men [and] brothers, you know that in the early days God chose among you through my mouth [that] the Gentiles should hear the message of the gospel and believe.

And the whole group became silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul describing all the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.

Simeon has described how God first concerned himself to take from among the Gentiles a people for his name.

Therefore I conclude we should not cause difficulty for those from among the Gentiles who turn to God,

Then it seemed best to the apostles and the elders, together with the whole church, to send men chosen from among them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas--Judas who was called Barsabbas and Silas, men [who were] leaders among the brothers--

writing [this letter] {to be delivered by them}: The apostles and the elders, brothers. To the brothers [who are] from among the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia. Greetings!

Because we have heard that some have gone out from among us--to whom we gave no orders--[and] have thrown you into confusion by words upsetting your {minds},

But some people joined him [and] believed, among whom also [were] Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman {named} Damaris and others with them.

So he stayed a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.

And [when] the city secretary had quieted the crowd, he said, "Ephesian men, for who is there among men who does not know the Ephesian city is honorary temple keeper of the great Artemis and of [her] image fallen from heaven?

"And now behold, I know that all [of] you, among whom I went about proclaiming the kingdom, will see my face no more.

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock among which the Holy Spirit has appointed you [as] overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he obtained through the blood of his own [Son].

I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.

And from among you yourselves men will arise, speaking {perversions of the truth} in order to draw away the disciples after them.

"And now I entrust you to God and to the message of his grace, which is able to build [you] up and to give [you] the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.

And [after] greeting them, he began to relate {one after the other} [the things] which God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.

And [when] they heard [this], they began to glorify God. And they said to him, "You see, brother, how many ten thousands there are among the Jews who have believed, and they are all zealous adherents of the law.

And they have been informed about you that you are teaching all the Jews [who are] among the Gentiles [the] abandonment of Moses, telling them not to circumcise [their] children or to live according to [our] customs.

For we have found this man [to be] a public menace and one who causes riots among all the Jews throughout the Roman Empire and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,

So he said, "Let those among you [who are] prominent go down with [me], [and] if there is any wrong in the man, let them bring charges against him."

And [after he] had stayed among them not more than eight or ten days, he went down to Caesarea. On the next day he sat down on the judgment seat [and] gave orders [for] Paul to be brought.