'Far' in the Bible
But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a prophet.
A man is worth far more than a sheep, so it is lawful to do what is good on the Sabbath.”
These people honor Me with their lips,but their heart is far from Me.
For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
He answered them, “Isaiah prophesied correctly about you hypocrites, as it is written:These people honor Me with their lips,but their heart is far from Me.
And to love Him with all your heart, with all your understanding, and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself, is far more important than all the burnt offerings and sacrifices.”
When Jesus saw that he answered intelligently, He said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And no one dared to question Him any longer.
Jesus went with them, and when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to tell Him, “Lord, don’t trouble Yourself, since I am not worthy to have You come under my roof.
What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a prophet.
If not, while the other is still far off, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace.
“But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even raise his eyes to heaven but kept striking his chest and saying, ‘God, turn Your wrath from me—a sinner!’
Therefore He said: “A nobleman traveled to a far country to receive for himself authority to be king and then return.
Then He led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up His hands He blessed them.
But since they were not far from land (about 100 yards away), the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish.
For the promise is for you and for your children, and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call.”
Those who had been scattered as a result of the persecution that started because of Stephen made their way as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message to no one except Jews.
Then the report about them was heard by the church that was at Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to travel as far as Antioch.
When they had gone through the whole island as far as Paphos, they came across a sorcerer, a Jewish false prophet named Bar-Jesus.
Those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens, and after receiving instructions for Silas and Timothy to come to him as quickly as possible, they departed.
He did this so they might seek God, and perhaps they might reach out and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.
“Then He said to me, ‘Go, because I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’”
Sailing slowly for many days, we came with difficulty as far as Cnidus. Since the wind did not allow us to approach it, we sailed along the south side of Crete off Salmone.
Now the believers from there had heard the news about us and had come to meet us as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.
Are they servants of Christ?I’m talking like a madman—I’m a better one:with far more labors,many more imprisonments,far worse beatings, near death many times.
far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
But now in Christ Jesus, you who were far away have been brought near by the blood of the Messiah.
When the Messiah came, He proclaimed the good news of peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
The One who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.
I am pressured by both. I have the desire to depart and be with Christ—which is far better—
For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the ideas and thoughts of the heart.
Remember then how far you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. Otherwise, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent.
They will stand far off in fear of her torment, saying:Woe, woe, the great city,Babylon, the mighty city!For in a single houryour judgment has come.
The merchants of these things, who became rich from her, will stand far off in fear of her torment, weeping and mourning,
for in a single hoursuch fabulous wealth was destroyed!And every shipmaster, seafarer, the sailors, and all who do business by sea, stood far off
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