170 occurrences

'Saying' in the Bible

But after he had considered these things, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because what has been conceived in her is by the Holy Spirit.

Verse ConceptsAngel of the LordDocetismCommunicationDreamsGod, Revelation OfHeaven And AngelsFear, Of UnknownAngels Helping UsThe Holy Spirit Giving LifeConceptionGod AppearingTaking A WifeDirect Communication Through DreamsNativity of Jesus ChristWorry And StressResolving Conflictgabriel

After they were gone, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Get up! Take the child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. For Herod is about to search for the child to destroy Him.”

Verse ConceptsFutureFugitivesAngel of the LordCommunicationSafetySpeech, DivineSuffering, Of Jesus ChristViolenceHeaven And AngelsVisions And Dreams In ScriptureProvincesStaying PutAttempts To Kill ChristGod AppearingTaking ChristImmigrantsreuniting

saying, “Get up! Take the child and His mother and go to the land of Israel, because those who sought the child’s life are dead.”

Verse ConceptsAttempts To Kill ChristDeath Of Office HoldersTaking ChristDeath Of A ChildDeath Of A Mother

But John tried to stop Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and yet You come to me?”

Verse ConceptsNeedHumility, Examples OfBaptised Into ChristChrist's BaptismMan's NeedsBaptism

Right away a man with a serious skin disease came up and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”

Verse ConceptsBowingKneelingCleansing The BodyChrist WillingHealing Cancercancer

So the disciples came and woke Him up, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to die!”

Verse ConceptsWorryNearness Of DeathChrist Waking UpDeath Looms NearSave Us!Eclipseawakening

As He was telling them these things, suddenly one of the leaders came and knelt down before Him, saying, “My daughter is near death, but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live.”

Verse ConceptsFeetChildren, examples ofBowingKneelingChildren, In Jesus MiraclesLaying On Hands To HealWhile Still SpeakingDeath Of Unnamed IndividualsThose Jesus HealedChildren In The Miracles Of Jesus Christ

Then He touched their eyes, saying, “Let it be done for you according to your faith!”

Verse ConceptsPersonal ContactTouching For HealingAccording To ThingsFaith KjvFaith And Healing

Then He told them many things in parables, saying: “Consider the sower who went out to sow.

Verse ConceptsParables Of ChristJesus Using ParablesFarmingSowing Seeds

But He told them, “Not everyone can accept this saying, but only those it has been given to.

Verse ConceptsBachelorsThose To Whom God GivesBeing Single

When He entered Jerusalem, the whole city was shaken, saying, “Who is this?”

Verse ConceptsEntering CitiesWho Is Jesus?

and said to Him, “Do You hear what these children are saying?”“Yes,” Jesus told them. “Have you never read:You have prepared praisefrom the mouths of children and nursing infants?”

Verse ConceptsBabies, Figurative UseReadingLipsNeverAssentingReading The ScripturesChildren And The KingdomPraise To God Is FittingBabies Used As A Spiritual Imagebaby

When Jesus had finished saying all this, He told His disciples,

Verse ConceptsLast WordsChrist Speaking To Disciplesfinishing

After leaving them, He went away again and prayed a third time, saying the same thing once more.

Verse ConceptsCommunicating Three TimesSaying RepeatedlyJesus Praying

and saying, “The One who would demolish the sanctuary and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!”

Verse ConceptsThe If's Of SatanAccusation, Satan's RoleThe Perfect TempleDestruction Of The TempleChrist Going DownWho Is Jesus?Saving OneselfRebuilding The TempleSatan Opposing God's Word

Then they were all amazed, so they began to argue with one another, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.”

Verse ConceptsAmazingExorcismsevil, victory overDemons, Delivered FromNewnessAmazement, Of Jesus ChristAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesChrist's DominionAuthority Of ChristWhat Is This?Christ's Ordersdoctrine

Immediately he got up, picked up the mat, and went out in front of everyone. As a result, they were all astounded and gave glory to God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”

Verse ConceptsHealingReverence, And God's NatureAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesLiving WitnessesUnique EventsCrowds AmazedPeople Getting UpSpecific Praising Of God

Then He sent him home, saying, “Don’t even go into the village.”

Verse ConceptsEntering CitiesChrist Concealing Things

When Jesus saw that a crowd was rapidly coming together, He rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, “You mute and deaf spirit, I command you: come out of him and never enter him again!”

Verse ConceptsDeafnessCrowdsExorcismsCommands, in NTDumbnessDemons, Christ's AuthorityRebukeRunningNatural DeafnessDemons EnteringJesus Casting Out DemonsDisadvantages Of CrowdsDumb

So they were even more astonished, saying to one another, “Then who can be saved?”

Verse ConceptsAmazement, Of Jesus ChristNo One Available

“He still had one to send, a beloved son. Finally he sent him to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’

Verse ConceptsLove Between Father And SonRespect For People

Once again He went away and prayed, saying the same thing.

Verse ConceptsSaying RepeatedlyJesus Praying

Then some began to spit on Him, to blindfold Him, and to beat Him, saying, “Prophesy!” The temple police also took Him and slapped Him.

Verse ConceptsGesturesInsultsMockeryRidicule, Objects OfThe Smiting Of JesusBatteryBeating JesusSalivaHair PluckingBlindingJesus The ProphetOther BlindingProphesy!

Those who passed by were yelling insults at Him, shaking their heads, and saying, “Ha! The One who would demolish the sanctuary and build it in three days,

Verse ConceptsGesturesMockingDestruction Of The TempleShaking The HeadInsulting ChristRebuilding The TempleAbuse

In the same way, the chief priests with the scribes were mocking Him to one another and saying, “He saved others; He cannot save Himself!

Verse ConceptsCruelty, examples ofChief priestsImpotence Of ChristMocking ChristOpposition To Christ From ScribesSaving OneselfThose Not Saved

They were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone from the entrance to the tomb for us?”

Verse ConceptsTombsRolling

All who heard about him took it to heart, saying, “What then will this child become?” For, indeed, the Lord’s hand was with him.

Verse ConceptsHand Of GodGod's HandPeople RememberingGod's Hands On Peopleluck

Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying:

Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodAngels RejoicingSudden EventsSpecific Praising Of GodAngelic Beings Praising God

Therefore produce fruit consistent with repentance. And don’t start saying to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father,’ for I tell you that God is able to raise up children for Abraham from these stones!

Verse ConceptsPeople Of God, In NtRepentance, Nature OfSecuritySelf DeceptionChildren Of AbrahamPotential Of FruitSigns Of RepentanceNervousness

He began by saying to them, “Today as you listen, this Scripture has been fulfilled.”

Verse ConceptsGospel, Confirmation OfTodayScripture SaysScriptures FulfilledReading The Biblefulfillment

Amazement came over them all, and they kept saying to one another, “What is this message? For He commands the unclean spirits with authority and power, and they come out!”

Verse ConceptsExorcismsevil, victory overDemons, Delivered FromPower, God's SavingAmazement, Of Jesus Christ

Also, demons were coming out of many, shouting and saying, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew He was the Messiah.

Verse ConceptsExorcismsDemons, Exorcism OfRebukeShoutingJesus Recognised As The ChristEvil Spirits DiscernmentJesus Casting Out DemonsChrist Concealing ThingsSaid To Be The Christ

Reaching out His hand, He touched him, saying, “I am willing; be made clean,” and immediately the disease left him.

Verse ConceptsBodyTouchThe I Will's of ChristChrist's HandsTouching For HealingChrist Willing

When they reached Jesus, they pleaded with Him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy for You to grant this,

Verse ConceptsWorthy People

Then fear came over everyone, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen among us,” and “God has visited His people.”

Verse ConceptsProphecy, In NtGod VisitingFear Of ChristJesus The ProphetSpecific Praising Of GodAwe

They came and woke Him up, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to die!” Then He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves. So they ceased, and there was a calm.

Verse ConceptsRageStormsWorryMaking StillNearness Of DeathChrist Waking UpDeath Looms NearReproving ThingsThe Sea StilledGod Controls Storms

While He was still speaking, someone came from the synagogue leader’s house, saying, “Your daughter is dead. Don’t bother the Teacher anymore.”

Verse ConceptsWhile Still SpeakingDeath Of Unnamed IndividualsTroubling Individuals

While he was saying this, a cloud appeared and overshadowed them. They became afraid as they entered the cloud.

Verse ConceptsGod, Glory OfClouds, Miraculous UsesClouds And Jesus ChristSpeech, DivineFear, Of UnknownShadow Of GodThose Frightened Of God

Just then an expert in the law stood up to test Him, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

Verse ConceptsLawyersInheritance, SpiritualSeeking LifeTesting ChristDoing God's WorksTests

As He was saying these things, a woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “The womb that bore You and the one who nursed You are blessed!”

Verse ConceptsBreasts, Nursing MothersCrowdsWombbreasts

As the crowds were increasing, He began saying: “This generation is an evil generation. It demands a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.

Verse ConceptsSeeking SignsUnbelief, As Response To GodJesus Christ, Temptation OfCrowds SeekingCrowds Around JesusSeeking For Abstract ThingsNo SignsBeginning To Teach

once the homeowner gets up and shuts the door. Then you will stand outside and knock on the door, saying, ‘Lord, open up for us!’ He will answer you, ‘I don’t know you or where you’re from.’

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TimeDelay, Examples OfThe Act Of OpeningOpening To OthersShutting DoorsKnockingNot Knowing PeopleWhere From?Relationships With Boyfriend

and coming home, he calls his friends and neighbors together, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, because I have found my lost sheep!’

Verse ConceptsThe Soul Winners JoyFinding ThingsGathering FriendsLosing A FriendLosing FriendsBeing Lost

When she finds it, she calls her women friends and neighbors together, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, because I have found the silver coin I lost!’

Verse ConceptsFinding ThingsGathering FriendsRejoicing In SuccessLosing A FriendLosing Friends

and raised their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

Verse ConceptsSelf PityCrying To JesusBe Merciful!pity

And a widow in that town kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’

Verse ConceptsWidowsSaying RepeatedlyRevengeProtection From Enemiesvindication

“But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even raise his eyes to heaven but kept striking his chest and saying, ‘God, turn Your wrath from me—a sinner!’

Verse ConceptsContritionReconciliation, Of The World To GodRepentance, Examples OfRepentance, Nature OfConviction Of SinBeating OneselfBe Merciful!Far From Heredistancebreastspitytaxes

They understood none of these things. This saying was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what was said.

Verse ConceptsDullnessNot Understanding SayingsGod's Things Concealed

“But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We don’t want this man to rule over us!’

Verse ConceptsenvoyHatredSelf WillHating GodUnsuitable RuleCitizens

saying, “If you knew this day what would bring peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.

Verse ConceptsMisused PrivilegesTodayGod's Things ConcealedNo Peace

Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover meal for us, so we can eat it.”

Verse Conceptscatsprepping

And they were saying many other blasphemous things against Him.

Verse ConceptsBlasphemy, Examples OfCharacter Of Wicked

They began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, opposing payment of taxes to Caesar, and saying that He Himself is the Messiah, a King.”

Verse ConceptsFalse Accusations, Examples OfClaimsMessiahCaesarChrist, Names ForBeing MisleadCalled Himself The ChristTax To Be Paidtaxes

saying, ‘The Son of Man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men, be crucified, and rise on the third day’?”

Verse ConceptsForeknowledge Of ChristHanding Over ChristChrist Would Be KilledChrist Would RiseChrist's Crucifixion ForetoldTo Be Given Into One's Hands

And as they were saying these things, He Himself stood among them. He said to them, “Peace to you!”

Verse ConceptsPeace, Divine In NtThe Presence Of Christ

While he was still going down, his slaves met him saying that his boy was alive.

Verse ConceptsLiving On

They were saying, “Isn’t this Jesus the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How can He now say, ‘I have come down from heaven’?”

Verse ConceptsSonsChrist Going DownChrist And HeavenWho He Might BeNativity of Jesus ChristMothers And Sons

The Jews were looking for Him at the festival and saying, “Where is He?”

Verse ConceptsWhere Are People?

And there was a lot of discussion about Him among the crowds. Some were saying, “He’s a good man.” Others were saying, “No, on the contrary, He’s deceiving the people.”

Verse ConceptsCrowdsPersecution, Forms OfPublic OpinionDissensionBeing MisleadGrumbling At People

Some of the people of Jerusalem were saying, “Isn’t this the man they want to kill?

Verse ConceptsChrist Would Be Killed

Yet, look! He’s speaking publicly and they’re saying nothing to Him. Can it be true that the authorities know He is the Messiah?

Verse ConceptsMaking Christ KnownIndividuals Being SilentSaid To Be The ChristBoldness

As He was saying these things, many believed in Him.

Verse ConceptsThose Who Believed In Christ

The Jews responded to Him, “Aren’t we right in saying that You’re a Samaritan and have a demon?”

Verse ConceptsAccused Of Being DemonisedDemonic Influence

Some said, “He’s the one.” “No,” others were saying, “but he looks like him.”He kept saying, “I’m the one!”

Verse ConceptsLike People By NatureThis Is Me

Therefore some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He doesn’t keep the Sabbath!” But others were saying, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was a division among them.

Verse ConceptsFaultsHumiliationLegalismPublic OpinionSigns Of The TimesDissensionSchismsDivisions Of OpinionSigns Performed By ChristChrist's OriginPharisees Concerned About ChristThe Sabbath And ChristThey Do Not Keep CommandsFinding Fault With JesusJesus Healing On Sabbathdivisionpharisees

Many of them were saying, “He has a demon and He’s crazy! Why do you listen to Him?”

Verse ConceptsHealthPrejudiceLunaticsAccused Of Being DemonisedReckoned InsaneThe DevilDemonic Influence

Others were saying, “These aren’t the words of someone demon-possessed. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

Verse ConceptsHealing Of The BlindAccused Of Being DemonisedDemonic Influence

Having said this, she went back and called her sister Mary, saying in private, “The Teacher is here and is calling for you.”

Verse ConceptsChrist SummoningOthers SummoningBringing Men To Jesus

They said, “What is this He is saying, ‘A little while’? We don’t know what He’s talking about!”

Verse ConceptsCommunicationA Short TimeMeaningBeing Without UnderstandingSaying RepeatedlyShort Time For Action

When He had said these things, one of the temple police standing by slapped Jesus, saying, “Is this the way you answer the high priest?”

Verse ConceptsIndignities Suffered By ChristSmitingSmiting Of The RighteousAnswering People

And they were astounded and amazed, saying, “Look, aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans?

Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy SpiritMarvellingGod Is Just

They were all astounded and perplexed, saying to one another, “What could this be?”

Verse ConceptsAmazingConfusionPuzzlementMeaning

saying, “What should we do with these men? For an obvious sign, evident to all who live in Jerusalem, has been done through them, and we cannot deny it!

Verse ConceptsContradictingOther MiraclesSigns And Wonders Of The Gospel

The next day he showed up while they were fighting and tried to reconcile them peacefully, saying, ‘Men, you are brothers. Why are you mistreating each other?’

Verse ConceptsLove Between RelativesWronging Other PeopleFighting One Another

“But the one who was mistreating his neighbor pushed him away, saying:Who appointed you a ruler and a judge over us?

Verse ConceptsRulers

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