11 occurrences in 7 translations

'Bother' in the Bible

But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why do you bother the woman? For she has done a good deed to Me.

Verse ConceptsCommendationChrist Knowing About PeopleDo Not HinderWomen's Beauty

While He was still speaking, people came from the synagogue leader’s house and said, “Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher anymore?”

Verse ConceptsWhile Still SpeakingDeath Of Unnamed IndividualsTroubling Individualsharassment

But Jesus said, “Let her alone; why do you bother her? She has done a good deed to Me.

Verse ConceptsLeave Them AloneTroubling Individuals

While He was still speaking, someone came from the synagogue leader’s house, saying, “Your daughter is dead. Don’t bother the Teacher anymore.”

Verse ConceptsWhile Still SpeakingDeath Of Unnamed IndividualsTroubling Individuals

Then he will answer from inside and say, ‘Don’t bother me! The door is already locked, and my children and I have gone to bed. I can’t get up to give you anything.’

Verse ConceptsBedroomsKeysBedsShutting DoorsLeave Us AloneNot Able To Get UpUnable To Do Other Things

yet because this widow continues to bother me, I will give her justice and legal protection; otherwise by continually coming she [will be an intolerable annoyance and she] will wear me out.’”

Verse ConceptsHeartlessnessTroubling IndividualsPersistenceperserverancehelptirednaggingvindicationharassment

Many of them were saying, "He has a demon and is insane. Why bother listening to him?"

Verse ConceptsHealthPrejudiceLunaticsAccused Of Being DemonisedReckoned InsaneThe DevilDemonic Influence

Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let that bother you. Of course, if you have a chance to become free, take advantage of the opportunity.

Verse ConceptsCivil LibertySlavesConsider Your Call To SalvationPeople Freeing SlavesOpportunityReligious FreedomslaveryFreedomPositive ThinkingBeing ContentMoralityfree

When I was with you and needed something, I did not bother any of you, because our brothers who came from Macedonia supplied everything I needed. I kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.

Verse ConceptsCoveting, prohibition ofFellowship, In Christian ServiceLackMissionary WorkPeople ProvidingShortages

How were you treated worse than the other churches, except that I did not bother you for help? Forgive me for this wrong!

Verse ConceptsPaul, Apostle To GentilesForgive One AnotherForgiving YourselfForgiving Others Who Hurt YouParents Being Wrong

Bible Theasaurus

Annoy (3 instances)
Annoyance (4 instances)
Bother (22 instances)
Chafe (1 instance)
Displease (9 instances)
Fuss (1 instance)
Gravel (3 instances)
Infliction (2 instances)
Irritate (3 instances)

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