16 occurrences in 12 translations

'Worthy' in the Bible

Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

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

John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:

Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy SpiritBaptism, in the GospelsSending Of The Holy SpiritThe Outpouring Of The Holy Spirit,ShoesThe Holy Spirit, And SanctificationPromises Of The Holy SpiritWater For BaptismUndoing FasteningsSymbols of the Holy Spirit

And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:

Verse ConceptsWorthy People

Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:

Verse ConceptsPoverty, SpiritualPrayer, Advice For EffectiveRoofPeople Not Far Away

Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

Verse ConceptsWorthinessPowers Of SpeechChrist SpeakingSeeking Honour

And if anyone of peace is there [someone who is sweet-spirited and hospitable], your [blessing of] peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.

Verse ConceptsReversion Of ThingsMen Of Peace

But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsResponsibility, To GodSin, Nature OfStewardshipTrustworthinessWork, Divine And HumanIgnorance Of EvilGod's NeedsFaithful In MuchThose To Whom God GivesAccountabilityResponsibility

And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.

Verse ConceptsServants Of The Lord

And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

Verse ConceptsGuilt, Human Aspects OfRepentance, Examples OfConviction Of SinAfflicted Saints, Examples OfWe Have SinnedBeing A Good Father

But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

Verse ConceptsParticipation, In ChristSinglenessWorthinessMarriage No MoreWorthy People

No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him.

Verse ConceptsNamed Gentile RulersDeath Penalty For HeresyDeserving Death

Then he spoke to them a third time: "What has he done wrong? I have found nothing in him worthy of death. So I will punish him and let him go."

Verse ConceptsCommunicating Three TimesJudicial PunishmentPeople Releasing OthersWhat Sin?Deserving Death

and we indeed righteously, for things worthy of what we did we receive back, but this one did nothing out of place;'

Verse ConceptsInnocence, Examples Of

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