13 occurrences

'Governor' in the Bible

After tying Him up, they led Him away and handed Him over to Pilate, the governor.

Verse ConceptsGovernorsHanding Over ChristTying Up

Now Jesus stood before the governor. “Are You the King of the Jews?” the governor asked Him.Jesus answered, “You have said it.”

Verse ConceptsClaimsJews, TheKingship, DivineStandingTreasonInterrogatingAssentingChrist Is King Of Israel

The governor asked them, “Which of the two do you want me to release for you?”“Barabbas!” they answered.

Verse ConceptsBarabbasChoosing PeoplePeople Releasing OthersTwo Other Menliberation

In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, while Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Iturea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,

Verse ConceptsCaesarGovernorsLeaders, PoliticalRankTetrarchRoman EmperorsRulers Of A FourthNamed Gentile Rulers

and rescued him out of all his troubles. He gave him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and over his whole household.

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

Also provide mounts so they can put Paul on them and bring him safely to Felix the governor.”

Verse ConceptsGovernorsRankSafetyRiding Horses

Claudius Lysias,To the most excellent governor Felix:Greetings.

Verse ConceptsGreetings

When these men entered Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him.

After five days Ananias the high priest came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus. These men presented their case against Paul to the governor.

Verse ConceptsAttorneyGovernorsHigh Priest, In NtFour Or Five DaysPeople Accusing People

When the governor motioned to him to speak, Paul replied: “Because I know you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I am glad to offer my defense in what concerns me.

Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofJudgesSelf DefenceCheerfulnessMan Defending

So the king, the governor, Bernice, and those sitting with them got up,

Verse ConceptsPeople Getting Up

In Damascus, the governor under King Aretas guarded the city of the Damascenes in order to arrest me,

Verse ConceptsGovernorsdamascus

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