5 occurrences

'Compel' in the Bible

And whoever shall compel you to convey his goods one mile, go with him two.

Verse ConceptsWeights And Measures, LinearGoing TogetherOutward CompulsionPeople Willing

"Can you compel the bridal party to fast," replied Jesus, "so long as they have the bridegroom among them?

Verse ConceptsGuestsMarriage, Customs ConcerningWeddingsChrist Not Always With PeopleWedding GuestsWho Will FastJesus As A Bridegroom

"'Go out,' replied the master, 'to the high roads and hedge-rows, and compel the people to come in, so that my house may be filled.

Verse ConceptsFullness Of The KingdomUsing RoadsOutward CompulsionAmbassadors For ChristHighways

I beseech you not to compel me when present to make a bold display of the confidence with which I reckon I shall show my 'courage' against some who reckon that we are guided by worldly principles.

Verse ConceptsLifestylesBoldness, To PeopleLiving For The MaterialA Bold FrontIn Men's PresenceSpiritual WarfareBoldnessmotives

All who desire to display their zeal for external observances try to compel you to receive circumcision, but their real object is simply to escape being persecuted for the Cross of Christ.

Verse ConceptsExclusivenessOutward AppearanceLiving For The MaterialNecessity Of CircumcisionOutward CompulsionSignificance Of Christ's CrucifixionPersecutionThe Crosstrying

Bible Theasaurus

Compel (11 instances)
Constrain (5 instances)
Enforce (4 instances)
Obligate (2 instances)
Oblige (2 instances)