6 occurrences

'Far' in the Bible

Jesus went with them, and when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to tell Him, “Lord, don’t trouble Yourself, since I am not worthy to have You come under my roof.

Verse ConceptsPoverty, SpiritualPrayer, Advice For EffectiveRoofPeople Not Far Away

What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a prophet.

Verse ConceptsIndividual Prophets

If not, while the other is still far off, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace.

Verse ConceptsenvoyFar From One

“But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even raise his eyes to heaven but kept striking his chest and saying, ‘God, turn Your wrath from me—a sinner!’

Verse ConceptsContritionReconciliation, Of The World To GodRepentance, Examples OfRepentance, Nature OfConviction Of SinBeating OneselfBe Merciful!Far From Heredistancebreastspitytaxes

Therefore He said: “A nobleman traveled to a far country to receive for himself authority to be king and then return.

Verse ConceptsHeirsInheritance, SpiritualNoblesRich, TheIndividuals going homeFar From HereGifts And Talents

Then He led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up His hands He blessed them.

Verse ConceptsDivine LeadingLifting HandsBlessed By Christ

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