6 occurrences in 13 translations

'Further' in the Bible

so instead [of further rebuke, now] you should rather [graciously] forgive and comfort and encourage him, to keep him from being overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

Verse ConceptsDespondency, Causes OfMercy, Response To God'sSympathyComfort, Of FriendsHuman ComfortForgive One Anotherforgiving othersForgiving YourselfLove And ForgivenessDespairBeing Overwhelmedoverwhelmed

For while we are in this tent, we groan, being burdened [often weighed down, oppressed], not that we want to be unclothed [separated by death from the body], but to be clothed, so that what is mortal [the body] will be swallowed up by life [after the resurrection].

Verse ConceptsCorruption Of Bodyeternal life, experience ofMortalityClothed With Good ThingsNaked In ShameLife And Death

Now, brothers and sisters, we want to tell you about the grace of God which has been evident in the churches of Macedonia [awakening in them a longing to contribute];

Verse ConceptsMercy, Response To God'sPrayer, As Praise And ThanksgivingChurch, Examples OfThe Grace Given To Men

not glorying beyond our measure, that is, in other men's labors; but having hope that, as your faith groweth, we shall be magnified in you according to our province unto further abundance,

Verse ConceptsFaith, Growth InHope, In GodGrowth In GracePaul's BoastingKeeping FaithHope And FaithFaith Hope And LoveGrowingHope KjvBelieving In YourselfBoastinglimitationsothersmeasurement

Bible Theasaurus

Advance (62 instances)
Encourage (54 instances)
Farther (39 instances)
Foster (6 instances)
Further (192 instances)
Promote (40 instances)
Relieve (21 instances)

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