13 occurrences in 8 translations

'Accepts' in the Bible

He who receives and welcomes a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward; and he who receives a righteous (honorable) man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward.

Verse ConceptsWelcoming BelieversReward For WorksRewardChristmas Treefriendliness

As for what was sown on the stony ground, this is the person who hears the word and accepts it joyfully at once,

Verse ConceptsFleeting ImpressionsSuddenlyHearing God's WordRejoicing In God's WordSowing Seedssowing

and He told them, “Whoever welcomes this child in My name welcomes Me; and whoever welcomes Me [also] welcomes Him who sent Me; for the one who is least among all of you [that is, the one who is genuinely humble—the one with a realistic self-view]—he is the one who is [truly] great.”

Verse ConceptsGod, Unity OfReceptivenessAcceptance, Of Jesus ChristInferiorityWelcoming ChristWelcoming BelieversIn The Name Of ChristGreatness Of DisciplesThe One Who Sent Christ

Both the Pharisees and the scribes began muttering and complaining, saying, “This man accepts and welcomes sinners and eats with them.”

Verse ConceptsFeastingComplaintsTax CollectorsReceived OutcastsWelcomed By GodGrumbling At PeopleOpposition To Christ From ScribesPharisees Concerned About Christ

He testifies to what He has seen and heard, yet no one accepts His testimony.

Verse ConceptsThe Witness Of ChristNot Believing In JesusNot Receivingtestimony

The one who accepts his testimony has attested that God is true.

Verse ConceptsFountainsGod Is Truthful

I tell you the solemn truth, whoever accepts the one I send accepts me, and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me."

Verse ConceptsEquality With GodAcceptance, Of Jesus ChristWelcoming ChristChrist Telling The TruthTruly TrulyChrist SendingThe One Who Sent Christwelcome

It was to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the One who justifies those who have faith in Jesus [and rely confidently on Him as Savior].

Verse ConceptsAssurance, nature ofGod, Justice OfImputed RighteousnessRighteous By Faith

And no one takes this honourable office upon himself, but only accepts it when called to it by God, as Aaron was.

Verse ConceptsAaron, As High PriestLeaders, SpiritualMinisters, Description OfGod Appointing His SonSeeking Honour

Bible Theasaurus

Accept (176 instances)
Accepts (23 instances)
Admit (16 instances)
Swallow (42 instances)

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בּחר 
Bachar 
Usage: 169

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