'Saying' in the Bible

And after these days Elisabeth his wife conceived; and she hid herself five months, saying,

But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this might be.

And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.

And all that heard them laid them up in their heart, saying, What then shall this child be? For the hand of the Lord was with him.

And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.

And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

And the multitudes asked him, saying, What then must we do?

And soldiers also asked him, saying, And we, what must we do? And he said unto them, Extort from no man by violence, neither accuse any one wrongfully; and be content with your wages.

John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but there cometh he that is mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire:

And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the demon had thrown him down in the midst, he came out of him, having done him no hurt.

And amazement came upon all, and they spake together, one with another, saying, What is this word? for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

And demons also came out from many, crying out, and saying, Thou art the Son of God. And rebuking them, he suffered them not to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.

But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.

And it came to pass, while he was in one of the cities, behold, a man full of leprosy: and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

And he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou made clean. And straightway the leprosy departed from him.

And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?

And amazement took hold on all, and they glorified God; and they were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to-day.

And the Pharisees and their scribes murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with the publicans and sinners?

And they, when they came to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, He is worthy that thou shouldest do this for him;

And Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself; for I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof:

And fear took hold on all: and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet is arisen among us: and, God hath visited his people.

And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to the Lord, saying, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?

And when the men were come unto him, they said, John the Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that cometh, or look we for another?

Now when the Pharisee that had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have perceived who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him, that she is a sinner.

And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. And he awoke, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.

And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And being afraid they marvelled, saying one to another, Who then is this, that he commandeth even the winds and the water, and they obey him?

But the man from whom the demons were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he sent him away, saying,

While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house , saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher.

But he, taking her by the hand, called, saying, Maiden, arise.

And it came to pass, as he was praying apart, the disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am?

saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.

And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my chosen: hear ye him.

And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Teacher, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child:

But they understood not this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject unto us in thy name.

And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and made trial of him, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

And one of the lawyers answering saith unto him, Teacher, in saying this thou reproachest us also.

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

and he reasoned within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have not where to bestow my fruits?

When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, open to us; and he shall answer and say to you, I know you not whence ye are;

In that very hour there came certain Pharisees, saying to him, Get thee out, and go hence: for Herod would fain kill thee.

And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath, or not?

And he spake a parable unto those that were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief seats; saying unto them,

saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.

And both the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

And he spake unto them this parable, saying,

And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and his neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost.

And when she hath found it, she calleth together her friends and neighbors, saying, Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I had lost.

And if he sin against thee seven times in the day, and seven times turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.

and they lifted up their voices, saying, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.

saying, There was in a city a judge, who feared not God, and regarded not man:

and there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

But the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote his breast, saying, God, be thou merciful to me a sinner.

But Jesus called them unto him, saying, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.

And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

And they understood none of these things; and this saying was hid from them, and they perceived not the things that were said.

And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.

And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, He is gone in to lodge with a man that is a sinner.

But his citizens hated him, and sent an ambassage after him, saying, We will not that this man reign over us.

And the first came before him, saying, Lord, thy pound hath made ten pounds more.

And the second came, saying, Thy pound, Lord, hath made five pounds.

And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I kept laid up in a napkin:

saying, Go your way into the village over against you ; in which as ye enter ye shall find a colt tied, whereon no man ever yet sat: loose him, and bring him.

saying, Blessed is the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

saying, If thou hadst known in this day, even thou, the things which belong unto peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.

saying unto them, It is written, And my house shall be a house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of robbers.

and they spake, saying unto him, Tell us: By what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?

And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why did ye not believe him?

But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned one with another, saying, This is the heir; let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.

And they asked him, saying, Teacher, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, and acceptest not the person of any , but of a truth teachest the way of God:

And they were not able to take hold of the saying before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

and they asked him, saying, Teacher, Moses wrote unto us, that if a man's brother die, having a wife, and he be childless, his brother should take the wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

And they asked him, saying, Teacher, when therefore shall these things be? and what'shall be the sign when these things are about to come to pass?

And he said, Take heed that ye be not led astray: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am he ; and, The time is at hand: go ye not after them.

And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and make ready for us the passover, that we may eat.

And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, even that which is poured out for you.

saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

But he denied, saying, Woman, I know him not.

And after the space of about one hour another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this man also was with him; for he is a Galilaean.

And they blindfolded him, and asked him, saying, Prophesy: who is he that struck thee?

And as soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led him away into their council, saying,

And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this man perverting our nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ a king.

And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest.

But they were the more urgent, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Judaea, and beginning from Galilee even unto this place.

But they cried out all together, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas: --

but they shouted, saying, Crucify, crucify him.

And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also scoffed at him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if this is the Christ of God, his chosen.

and saying, If thou art the King of the Jews, save thyself.

And one of the malefactors that were hanged railed on him, saying, Art not thou the Christ? save thyself and us.

And when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.

saying that the Son of man must be delivered up into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

and when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive.

And they constrained him, saying, Abide with us; for it is toward evening, and the day is now far spent. And he went in to abide with them.

saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.