'Favor' in the Bible
Then the mother of Zebedee's sons came to Jesus with her sons. She bowed down in front of him to ask him for a favor.
They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. They said, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere and that you teach the way of God truthfully. You don't favor any individual, because you pay no attention to external appearance.
They came and told him, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere. You don't favor any individual, because you pay no attention to external appearance. Rather, you teach the way of God truthfully. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or shouldn't we?"
Then the angel told her, "Stop being afraid, Mary, because you have found favor with God.
"Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to people who enjoy his favor!"
Meanwhile, the child continued to grow and to become strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God's favor rested upon him.
Meanwhile, Jesus kept on growing wiser and more mature, and in favor with God and his fellow man.
so they asked him, "Teacher, we know that you're right in what you say and teach, and that you don't favor any individual, but teach the way of God truthfully.
and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler of Egypt and of his whole household.
He found favor with God and asked to design a dwelling for the house of Jacob,
After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. Since Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor, he left Paul in prison.
and asking Festus to have Paul brought to Jerusalem as a favor. They were laying an ambush to kill him on the road.
Then Festus, wanting to do the Jewish leaders a favor, asked Paul, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to be tried there before me on these charges?"
If I'm guilty and have done something that deserves death, I'm willing to die. But if there is nothing to their charges against me, no one can hand me over to them as a favor. I appeal to the emperor!"
One person decides in favor of one day over another, while another person decides that all days are the same. Let each one be fully convinced in his own mind:
as you also help us by your prayers for us. Then many people will thank God on our behalf because of the favor shown us through the prayers of many.
Do us a favor I ask you as my children and open wide your hearts.
18If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account.this favor from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in the Messiah!
20Yes, brother, I desire this favor from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in the Messiah!