'Tell' in the Bible

Jesus listened to the Captain's message and was astonished at him, and He turned and said to the crowd that followed Him, "I tell you that not even in Israel have I found faith like that."

But what did you go out to see? A Prophet? Aye, I tell you, and far more than a Prophet.

"I tell you that among all of women born there is not one greater than John. Yet one who is of lower rank in the Kingdom of God is greater than he.

But neither of them could pay anything; so he freely forgave them both. Tell me, then, which of them will love him most?"

This is the reason why I tell you that her sins, her many sins, are forgiven--because she has loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little."

"Return home," He said, "and tell there all that God has done for you." So he went and published through the whole town all that Jesus had done for him.

And Jesus strictly forbad them to tell this to any one;

I tell you truly that there are some of those who stand here who will certainly not taste death till they have seen the Kingdom of God."

Cure the sick in that town, and tell them, "'The Kingdom of God is now at your door.'

"I tell you that it will be more endurable for Sodom on the great day than for that town.

For I tell you that many Prophets and kings have desired to see the things you see, and have not seen them, and to hear the things you hear, and have not heard them."

Martha meanwhile was busy and distracted in waiting at table, and she came and said, "Master, do you not care that my sister is leaving me to do all the waiting? Tell her to assist me."

"I tell you that even if he will not rise and give him the loaves because he is his friend, at any rate because of his persistency he will rouse himself and give him as many as he requires.

Yes, I tell you that, from the blood of Abel down to the blood of Zechariah who perished between the altar and the House, it shall all be required from the present generation.

"And I tell you that every man who shall have acknowledged me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God.

Just then a man in the crowd appealed to Him. "Rabbi," he said, "tell my brother to give me a share of the inheritance."

Observe the lilies, how they grow. They neither labour nor spin. And yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendour was as beautifully dressed as one of these.

Blessed are those servants, whom their Master when He comes shall find on the watch. I tell you in solemn truth, that He will tie an apron round Him, and will bid them recline at table while He comes and waits on them.

I tell you truly that He will put him in authority over all His possessions.

Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? No, I tell you that I came to bring dissension.

Never, I tell you, will you get free till you have paid the last farthing."

Just at that time people came to tell Him about the Galilaeans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

I tell you, certainly not. On the contrary, if you are not penitent you will all perish as they did.

I tell you, certainly not. On the contrary, if you do not repent you will all perish just as they did."

"Strain every nerve to force your way in through the narrow gate," He answered; "for multitudes, I tell you, will endeavour to find a way in and will not succeed.

"But He will reply, "'I tell you that you are no friends of mine. Begone from me, all of you, wrongdoers that you are.'

And I tell you that some now last will then be first, and some now first will then be last."

See, your house is left to you. But I tell you that you will never see me again until you say, 'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!'"

For I tell you that not one of those who were invited shall taste my dinner.'"

I tell you that in the same way there will be rejoicing in Heaven over one repentant sinner--more rejoicing than over ninety-nine blameless persons who have no need of repentance.

"I tell you that in the same way there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one repentant sinner."

On that night, I tell you, there will be two men in one bed: one will be taken away and the other left behind.

"I tell you that this man went home more thoroughly absolved from guilt than the other; for every one who uplifts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be uplifted."

I tell you in solemn truth that, whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will certainly not enter it."

"I solemnly tell you," replied Jesus, "that there is no one who has left house or wife, or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of God's Kingdom,

"'I tell you that to every one who has anything, more shall be given; and from him who has not anything, even what he has shall be taken away.

"I tell you," He replied, "that if *they* became silent, the very stones would cry out."

together with the Elders, and they asked Him, "Tell us, By what authority are you doing these things? And who is it that gave you this authority?"

"Nor will I tell you," said Jesus, "by what authority I do these things."

and He said, "In truth I tell you that this widow, so poor, has thrown in more than any of them.

I tell you in solemn truth that the present generation will certainly not pass away without all these things having first taken place.

for I tell you that I certainly shall not eat one again till its full meaning has been brought out in the Kingdom of God."

for I tell you that from this time I will never drink the produce of the vine till the Kingdom of God has come."

"Simon, Simon, I tell you that Satan has obtained permission to have all of you to sift as wheat is sifted.

"I tell you, Peter," said Jesus, "that the cock will not crow to-day till you have three times denied that you know me."

For I tell you that those words of Scripture must yet find their fulfilment in me: 'And He was reckoned among the lawless'; for indeed that saying about me has its accomplishment."

"Are you the Christ? Tell us." "If I tell you," He replied, "you will certainly not believe;

"I tell you in solemn truth," replied Jesus, "that this very day you shall be with me in Paradise."

"I tell you all in most solemn truth," He added, "that you shall see Heaven opened wide, and God's angels going up, and coming down to the Son of Man."

"In most solemn truth I tell you," answered Jesus, "that unless a man is born anew he cannot see the Kingdom of God."

"In most solemn truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "that unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God.

In most solemn truth I tell you that we speak what we know, and give testimony of that of which we were eye-witnesses, and yet you all reject our testimony.

If I have told you earthly things and none of you believe me, how will you believe me if I tell you of things in Heaven?

"I know," replied the woman, "that Messiah is coming--'the Christ,' as He is called. When He has come, He will tell us everything."

Do you not say, 'It wants four months yet to the harvest'? But look round, I tell you, and observe these plains-- they are already ripe for the sickle.

"In most solemn truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "that the Son can do nothing of Himself--He can only do what He sees the Father doing; for whatever He does, that the Son does in like manner.

"In most solemn truth I tell you that he who listens to my teaching and believes Him who sent me, has the Life of the Ages, and does not come under judgement, but has passed over out of death into Life.

"In most solemn truth I tell you that a time is coming--nay, has already come--when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear it will live.

"In most solemn truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "that you are searching for me not because you have seen miracles, but because you ate the loaves and had a hearty meal.

"In most solemn truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "that Moses did not give you the bread out of Heaven, but my Father is giving you the bread--the true bread--out of Heaven.

"In most solemn truth I tell you that he who believes has the Life of the Ages.

"In most solemn truth I tell you," said Jesus, "that unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no Life in you.

"Master," replied Simon Peter, "to whom shall we go? Your teachings tell us of the Life of the Ages.

And yet we know this man, and we know where he is from; but as for the Christ, when He comes, no one can tell where He is from."

"In most solemn truth I tell you," replied Jesus, "that every one who commits sin is the slave of sin.

In most solemn truth I tell you that if any one shall have obeyed my teaching he shall in no case ever see death."

"In most solemn truth," answered Jesus, "I tell you that before Abraham came into existence, I am."

"Who is He, Sir?" replied the man. "Tell me, so that I may believe in Him."

"In most solemn truth I tell you that the man who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs over some other way, is a thief and a robber.

Again therefore Jesus said to them, "In most solemn truth I tell you that I am the Door of the sheep.

when the Jews gathered round Him and kept asking Him, "How long do you mean to keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us so plainly."

In most solemn truth I tell you that unless the grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains what it was--a single grain; but that if it dies, it yields a rich harvest.

In most solemn truth I tell you that a servant is not superior to his master, nor is a messenger superior to him who sent him.

From this time forward I tell you things before they happen, in order that when they do happen you may believe that I am He.

In most solemn truth I tell you that he who receives whoever I send receives me, and that he who receives me receives Him who sent me."

After speaking thus Jesus was troubled in spirit and said with deep earnestness, "In most solemn truth I tell you that one of you will betray me."

Making a sign therefore to him, Simon Peter said, "Tell us to whom he is referring."

"You say you will lay down your life on my behalf!" said Jesus; "in most solemn truth I tell you that the cock will not crow before you have three times disowned me."

Do you not believe that I am in the Father and that the Father is in me? The things that I tell you all I do not speak on my own authority: but the Father dwelling within me carries on His own work.

In most solemn truth I tell you that he who trusts in me--the things which I do he shall do also; and greater things than these he shall do, because I am going to the Father.

But I have spoken these things to you in order that when the time for their accomplishment comes you may remember them, and may recollect that I told you. I did not, however, tell you all this at first, because I was still with you.

In most solemn truth I tell you that you will weep aloud and lament, but the world will be glad. You will mourn, but your grief will be turned into gladness.

You will put no questions to me then. "In most solemn truth I tell you that whatever you ask the Father for in my name He will give you.

"All this I have spoken to you in veiled language. The time is coming when I shall no longer speak to you in veiled language, but will tell you about the Father in plain words.

So she ran, as fast as she could, to find Simon Peter and the other disciple--the one who was dear to Jesus--and to tell them, "They have taken the Master out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have put Him."

"Why are you weeping?" He asked; "who are you looking for?" She, supposing that He was the gardener, replied, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him and I will remove him."

"In most solemn truth I tell you that whereas, when you were young, you used to put on your girdle and walk whichever way you chose, when you have grown old you will stretch out your arms and some one else will put a girdle round you and carry you where you have no wish to go."

When they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled shook, and they were, one and all, filled with the Holy Spirit, and proceeded to tell God's Message with boldness.

Peter at once questioned her. "Tell me," he said, "whether you sold the land for so much." "Yes," she replied, "for so much."

And now I tell you to hold aloof from these men and leave them alone--for if this scheme or work is of human origin, it will come to nothing.

But when Philip began to tell the Good News about the Kingdom of God and about the Name of Jesus Christ, and they embraced the faith, they were baptized, men and women alike.

But he motioned with his hand for silence, and then described to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. "Tell all this to James and the brethren," he added. Then he left them, and went to another place.

And there they continued to tell the Good News.

so do this which we now tell you. We have four men here who have a vow resting on them.

So the Tribune came to Paul and asked him, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" "Yes," he said.

Then the Tribune, taking him by the arm, withdrew out of the hearing of others and asked him, "What have you to tell me?"

I have nothing very definite, however, to tell our Sovereign about him. So I have brought the man before you all--and especially before you, King Agrippa--that after he has been examined I may find something which I can put into writing.

"'Go to this people and tell them, you will hear and hear, and by no means understand; and will look and look, and by no means see.

making it my ambition, however, not to tell the Good News where Christ's name was already known, for fear I should be building on another man's foundation.

But I tell the unmarried, and women who are widows, that it is well for them to remain as I am.