26 occurrences in 29 translations

'So called' in the Bible

So when they were now assembled Pilate appealed to them. "Whom shall I release to you," he said, "Barabbas, or Jesus the so-called Christ?"

Verse ConceptsBarabbasRight DesiresPeople Releasing Othersfree

"What then," said Pilate, "shall I do with Jesus, the so-called Christ?" With one voice they shouted, "Let him be crucified!"

Verse Conceptsenemies, of Jesus ChristHatredWorldly DilemmasChrist Would Be Killedcrucifixion

While he was clinging to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them at the so-called portico of Solomon, full of amazement.

Verse ConceptsSolomon, Life OfPorchesClinging To PeopleGateways Of The TempleGroups Running

But some members of the so-called 'Synagogue of the Freed-men,' together with some Cyrenaeans, Alexandrians, Cilicians and men from Roman Asia, were roused to encounter Stephen in debate.

Verse ConceptsAlexandria The CityConfrontationMissionaries, Support ForSynagogueGod, Impartiality OfFalse Teachers, Examples OfDisputes

For even if there are "gods" in heaven and on earth (as indeed there are many so-called "gods" and "lords"),

Verse ConceptsPolytheism

I wish you would bear with me [while I indulge] in a little foolishness; but indeed you are bearing with me [as you read this].

Verse ConceptsFolly, Examples OfHope, Nature OfFoolish PeopleBe Patient!patients

Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called “Uncircumcision” by the so-called “Circumcision,” which is performed in the flesh by human hands—

Verse ConceptsCircumcision, physicalBodyLiving For The MaterialNecessity Of Circumcision

But to the rest of you in Thyatira, all who do not hold to this teaching (who have not learned the so-called "deep secrets of Satan"), to you I say: I do not put any additional burden on you.

Verse ConceptsSatanticSecrecySpiritual DepthsIgnorance Of EvilMisteachingsecrets

Bible Theasaurus

Alleged (4 instances)
So-Called (19 instances)
Supposed (40 instances)

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