8 occurrences

'Governor' in the Bible

and rescued him from all his afflictions, and granted him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and he made him governor over Egypt and all his household.

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

They were also to provide mounts to put Paul on and bring him safely to Felix the governor.

Verse ConceptsGovernorsRankSafetyRiding Horses

“Claudius Lysias, to the most excellent governor Felix, greetings.

Verse ConceptsGreetings

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

After five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders, with an attorney named Tertullus, and they brought charges to the governor against Paul.

Verse ConceptsAttorneyGovernorsHigh Priest, In NtFour Or Five DaysPeople Accusing People

After Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying to the governor,“Since we have through you attained much peace, and since by your providence reforms are being carried out for this nation,

Verse ConceptsThings ImprovedMen Of Peace

When the governor had nodded for him to speak, Paul responded:“Knowing that for many years you have been a judge to this nation, I cheerfully make my defense,

Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofJudgesSelf DefenceCheerfulnessMan Defending

The king stood up and the governor and Bernice, and those who were sitting with them,

Verse ConceptsPeople Getting Up

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