'Especially' in the Bible

Then, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies should not stay on the crosses on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was an especially important one), the Jewish leaders asked Pilate to have the victims' legs broken and the bodies taken down.

especially saddened by what he had said, that they were not going to see him again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.

But I have nothing definite to write to my lord about him. Therefore I have brought him before you all, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after this preliminary hearing I may have something to write.

because you are especially familiar with all the customs and controversial issues of the Jews. Therefore I ask you to listen to me patiently.

Pursue love and be eager for the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.

For out of great distress and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears, not to make you sad, but to let you know the love that I have especially for you.

So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.

All the saints greet you, especially those who belong to Caesar's household.

In fact this is why we work hard and struggle, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of believers.

But if someone does not provide for his own, especially his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

When you come, bring with you the cloak I left in Troas with Carpas and the scrolls, especially the parchments.

For there are many rebellious people, idle talkers, and deceivers, especially those with Jewish connections,

no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, as a dear brother. He is especially so to me, and even more so to you now, both humanly speaking and in the Lord.

I especially ask you to pray that I may be restored to you very soon.

especially those who indulge their fleshly desires and who despise authority. Brazen and insolent, they are not afraid to insult the glorious ones,