'Purpose' in the Bible

so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught [that is, the history and doctrine of the faith].

But she was greatly troubled at his words, and said to herself, What may be the purpose of these words?

“He has done mighty deeds with His [powerful] arm;He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart.

But He said to them, “I must proclaim the good news about the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because I was sent for this purpose.”

But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected God’s purpose for themselves, not having been baptized by John.

Now when the time drew near for Him to be received up again into Heaven, He proceeded with fixed purpose towards Jerusalem, and sent messengers before Him.

But He, well aware of their thoughts and purpose, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is doomed to destruction; and a house divided against itself falls.

At that time, certain Pharisees came to him and said, Go away from this place, because Herod's purpose is to put you to death.

So purpose in your hearts not to prepare your defense ahead of time,

For it will be done to the Son of man after the purpose of God, but unhappy is that man by whom he is given up.

But they were insistent and unrelenting, demanding with loud voices that Jesus be crucified. And their voices began to prevail and accomplish their purpose.

(he had not consented to the Council’s plan and action) a man from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who was waiting for and expecting the kingdom of God;