'Using' in the Bible

Jesus told the crowds all these things in parables. He did not tell them anything without using a parable.

He did not tell them anything without using a parable, though he explained everything to his disciples in private.

Jesus' disciples said, "Well, now you're speaking plainly and not using figurative language.

After he was arrested according to the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified this very man and killed him using the hands of lawless men.

Using many different expressions, Peter continued to testify and to plead: "Be saved," he urged them, "from this corrupt generation!"

He supposed that his brothers would understand that God was using him to rescue them, but they didn't understand.

"No one can stop us from using water to baptize these people who have received the Holy Spirit in the same way that we did, can they?"

So if we are God's children, we shouldn't think that the divine being is like gold, silver, or stone, or is an image carved by humans using their own imagination and skill.

As an expert builder using the grace that God gave me, I laid the foundation, and someone else is building on it. But each person must be careful how he builds on it.

For this reason I am writing this while I am away from you: When I come I do not want to be severe in using the authority the Lord gave me to build you up and not to tear you down.

I work hard and struggle to do this, using the energy that he powerfully provides in me.

By talking high-sounding nonsense and using sinful cravings of the flesh, they entice people who have just escaped from those who live in error.

I looked, and there was a pale green horse! Its rider's name was Death, and Hades followed him. They were given authority over one-fourth of the earth to kill people using wars, famines, plagues, and the wild animals of the earth.

He also measured its wall. According to the human measurement that the angel was using, it was 144 cubits.