14 occurrences

'Able' in the Bible

So Jesus answered them by saying, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself [of His own accord], unless it is something He sees the Father doing; for whatever things the Father does, the Son [in His turn] also does in the same way.

Verse Conceptsethics, basis ofSubmissionJesus Christ, Relation To FatherJesus Christ, Son Of GodChrist's Relationship To GodChrist Telling The TruthTruly TrulyInteraction Of Father And SonSubject To GodThe Father's Activity Regarding Christ

Then the Jews began to argue with one another, saying, “How can this man give us His flesh to eat?”

Verse ConceptsConfusionMisunderstood TruthEating Christ's BodyDiscussionsJesus As Food

You will look for Me, and will not [be able to] find Me; and where I am, you cannot come.”

Verse ConceptsNot FindingUnable To Do Other ThingsFinding Loveseeking

What does this statement of His mean, ‘You will look for Me, and will not [be able to] find Me; and where I am, you cannot come’?”

Verse ConceptsNot FindingMeaningUnable To Do Other Things

If this Man were not from God, He would not be able to do anything [like this because God would not hear His prayer].”

Verse ConceptsChrist's OriginUnable To Do Other Things

My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater and mightier than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.

Verse ConceptsHand Of GodAssurance Of SalvationInvincibilityGod Giving To The SonRelationship Of Father And SonTaking Other PeopleEternal Security

Little children, I am with you [only] a little longer. You will look for Me and, as I told the Jews, so I tell you now, ‘Where I am going, you are not able to come.’

Verse ConceptsNames And Titles For The ChristianProphecies Said By JesusForeknowledge Of ChristDeparturesChrist Not Always With PeopleChrist's Short LifeUnable To Do Other Things

Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, where are You going?” Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now; but you will be able to follow later.”

Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristInstructions About FollowingUnable To Do Other ThingsWhere To?

I assure you and most solemnly say to you, anyone who believes in Me [as Savior] will also do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these [in extent and outreach], because I am going to the Father.

Verse ConceptsPower Through GodJesus Christ, Ascension OfTruly TrulyGreatness Of DisciplesThe FatherWorks Of Faith

And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right-hand side of the boat (starboard) and you will find some.” So they cast [the net], and then they were not able to haul it in because of the great catch of fish.

Verse ConceptsNetsMiracles Of ChristRight SidesCatch Of FishFish

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