5 occurrences

'Favor' in the Bible

and rescued him from all his troubles, and granted him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and over all his household.

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsDiscernment Of GovernorsRescueRulersWisdom, Human ImportanceGod Gives WisdomAfflictions

He found favor with God and asked that he could find a dwelling place for the house of Jacob.

Verse ConceptsDivine FavourBuilding God's DwellingFavor

After two years had passed, Porcius Festus succeeded Felix, and because he wanted to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.

Verse ConceptsMen PleasersBad Decision Making ExamplesPopularityPleasing MenPopularity Sought

Requesting him to do them a favor against Paul, they urged Festus to summon him to Jerusalem, planning an ambush to kill him along the way.

Verse ConceptsAskingImportunity, Towards PeopleSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfAmbushAttempting To Kill Specific People

But Festus, wanting to do the Jews a favor, asked Paul, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and be tried before me there on these charges?"

Verse ConceptsMen PleasersPopularityPleasing MenPopularity Sought

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Correspondence (1 instance)
Favour (153 instances)
Permission (40 instances)
Permit (64 instances)
Prefer (19 instances)
Privilege (21 instances)
Second (312 instances)

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