'Towards' in the Bible

And he stretched forth his hand towards his disciples, and said, Behold, my mother and my brethren!

And her neighbors and her kinsfolk heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her; and they rejoiced with her.

To show mercy towards, our fathers, And to remember his holy covenant;

But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

And the Lord's servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,