16 occurrences in 9 translations

'Approached' in the Bible

And at [that] same hour she approached [and] began to give thanks to God, and to speak about him to all those who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

Verse ConceptsMessianic HopeTelling Of JesusThanks For Christ

As he approached the entrance to the city, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother's only son, and she was a widow. A large crowd from the city was with her.

Verse ConceptsGatesCrowdsLonelinessWidowsCrowds Around JesusThe Only ChildCarrying Dead BodiesOnly Child Of PeopleActual WidowsCorpses Of Other PeopleDeath Of A Mother

approached from behind and touched the tassel of His robe. Instantly her bleeding stopped.

Verse ConceptsClothingCloaksTasselsFringe Of ClothesThose Jesus Healed

Late in the day, the Twelve approached and said to Him, “Send the crowd away, so they can go into the surrounding villages and countryside to find food and lodging, because we are in a deserted place here.”

Verse ConceptsChrist Driving Out PeopleSeeking FoodTwelve DisciplesStaying TemporarilyTemporary Stay In The Wildernesslonliness

But Martha was distracted with much preparation, so she approached [and] said, "Lord, is it not a concern to you that my sister has left me alone to make preparations? Then tell her that she should help me!"

Verse ConceptsBusynessCriticism, against believersImpatienceDiscourtesyActing AloneServing ChristComplaintsServingSiblingsWorryingServing GodDoing The Right ThingServing The Churchluckdistractionscookinghelping

“Now his older son was in the field, and when he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing.

Verse ConceptsdanceBanquets, ActivitiesMealsSocial FellowshipMusic To Celebrate

As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging.

Verse ConceptsBeggingBeggarsRoadsUsing RoadsBlindness

So Jesus stopped [and] ordered him to be brought to him. And [when] he approached, he asked him,

Verse ConceptsCessationStopping StillDrawing Near To ChristChrist EnquiringChrist's Orders

As He approached Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, He sent two of the disciples

Verse ConceptsTwo DisciplesDisciples' Movements

As he approached the road leading down from the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen:

Verse ConceptsMiracles, Responses ToPraise, Examples OfThe Disciples ReactionsSpecific Praising Of God

And it happened that on one of the days [while] he was teaching the people in the temple [courts] and proclaiming the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes approached together with the elders

Verse ConceptsTeachingThe Gospel PreachedChrist TeachingOpposition To Christ From Scribesevangelizingevangelising

While He was still speaking, behold, a crowd came, and the one called Judas, one of the twelve, was preceding them; and he approached Jesus to kiss Him.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsCrowds SeekingDrawing Near To ChristWhile Still SpeakingTwelve Disciplesserenityrelentless

He approached Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body.

Verse ConceptsJesus Corpse

While they were discussing and analyzing what had happened, Jesus himself approached and began to walk with them,

Verse ConceptsFriendship Among BelieversDrawing Near To ChristChrist Going With People

And they approached the village where they were going, and He acted as though He were going farther.

Verse ConceptsDestinations

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