7 occurrences in 13 translations

'Purpose' in the Bible

And he says to them, Let us go elsewhere into the neighbouring country towns, that I may preach there also, for for this purpose am I come forth.

Verse ConceptsGoalsHeraldPreaching, Importance OfChrist PreachingWhy God Did Things

For he had made such a great number well that all those who were diseased were falling down before him for the purpose of touching him.

Verse ConceptsdiseasesPopularityPersonal ContactPopularity Of ChristDealing With Many PeoplePressingTouching For HealingJesus Healing

And when he was by himself, those who were round him with the twelve put questions to him about the purpose of the stories.

Verse ConceptsTeachablenessIsolated PersonsQuestioning ChristTwelve DisciplesJesus Using Parables

Nothing is hidden except for the purpose of having it revealed, and nothing is secret except for the purpose of having it come to light.

Verse ConceptsDisclosuresFrom Darkness To LightHidden ThingsAvoiding SecrecyEverything Happening For A Reason

Then they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus in order to trap Him into making a statement [that they could use against Him].

Verse ConceptsPharisees, Attitudes To Jesus ChristTrapFalse Teachers, Examples OfDisputesJewish SectsSnares Laid For ChristMan TrappingBeware Of Your Speech

But there were some that had indignation among themselves,'saying , To what purpose hath this waste of the ointment been made?

Verse ConceptsFrugalityUnnamed People Angry With Others

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