'Regard' in the Bible

Therefore there arose a controversy between John’s disciples and a Jew in regard to purification (ceremonial washing).

The one who loves his life [eventually] loses it [through death], but the one who hates his life in this world [and is concerned with pleasing God] will keep it for life eternal.

'I ask in regard to them; not in regard to the world do I ask, but in regard to those whom Thou hast given to me, because Thine they are,

'And not in regard to these alone do I ask, but also in regard to those who shall be believing, through their word, in me;