8 occurrences in 13 translations

'Force' in the Bible

But I say to you, Do not make use of force against an evil man; but to him who gives you a blow on the right side of your face let the left be turned.

Verse ConceptsCheeksInsultsSelf DefenceTemperAccepting BeatingsTwo Of Body PartsOther Right PartsRepaying Evil For EvilTurning The Other CheekForgiving Others Who Hurt You

So pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”

Verse ConceptsReapersGod Sending ProphetsWorkers

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Coming OfKingship, DivinePursuing ViolenceTimes Of PeopleSuffering

and said to his servants, This is John the baptist: he is risen from the dead, and because of this these works of power display their force in him.

Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSuperstitionWho He Might BeWhy It Happenedanniversary

he is not to honor his father or his mother [by helping them with their need].’ So by this you have invalidated the word of God [depriving it of force and authority and making it of no effect] for the sake of your tradition [handed down by the elders].

Verse ConceptsRejection Of GodWord Of GodNot Honouring ParentsThe Honourable Will Be HonouredRespecting ParentsRespecting AuthorityFathers Responsibilities

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