17 occurrences

'Governor' in the Bible

and binding Him they led Him away and handed Him over to Pilate the Governor.

Verse ConceptsGovernorsHanding Over ChristTying Up

Meanwhile Jesus was brought before the Governor, and the latter put the question, "Are you the King of the Jews?" "I am their King," He answered.

Verse ConceptsClaimsJews, TheKingship, DivineStandingTreasonInterrogatingAssentingChrist Is King Of Israel

So when the Governor a second time asked them, "Which of the two shall I release to you?" --they cried, "Barabbas!"

Verse ConceptsBarabbasChoosing PeoplePeople Releasing OthersTwo Other Menliberation

"And if this," they added, "is reported to the Governor, we will satisfy him and screen you from punishment."

Verse ConceptsGovernorsHearing About ChristPeople Keeping

Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being Governor of Judaea, Herod Tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip Tetrarch of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias Tetrarch of Abilene,

Verse ConceptsCaesarGovernorsLeaders, PoliticalRankTetrarchRoman EmperorsRulers Of A FourthNamed Gentile Rulers

"So he said to this one also, "'And you, be the governor of five towns.'

Verse ConceptsTalentsFive ThingsAuthority Delegated To PeopleGifts And Talents

and delivered him from all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom when he stood before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him governor over Egypt and all the royal household.

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

He further told them to provide horses to mount Paul on, so as to bring him safely to Felix the Governor.

Verse ConceptsGovernorsRankSafetyRiding Horses

"Claudius Lysias to his Excellency, Felix the Governor: all good wishes.

Verse ConceptsGreetings

and, the cavalry having reached Caesarea and delivered the letter to the Governor, they brought Paul also to him.

Five days after this, Ananias the High Priest came down to Caesarea with a number of Elders and a pleader called Tertullus. They stated to the Governor the case against Paul.

Verse ConceptsAttorneyGovernorsHigh Priest, In NtFour Or Five DaysPeople Accusing People

Then, at a sign from the Governor, Paul answered, "Knowing, Sir, that for many years you have administered justice to this nation, I cheerfully make my defence.

Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofJudgesSelf DefenceCheerfulnessMan Defending

Festus, having entered on his duties as governor of the province, two days later went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem.

So the King rose, and the Governor, and Bernice, and those who were sitting with them;

Verse ConceptsPeople Getting Up

Now in the same part of the island there were estates belonging to the Governor, whose name was Publius. He welcomed us to his house, and for three days generously made us his guests.

Verse ConceptsGuestsHospitality, Examples OfCourtesyHospitalityTravellersWelcoming Other Peoplefriendliness

In Damascus the governor under King Aretas kept guards at the gates of the city in order to apprehend me,

Verse ConceptsGovernorsdamascus

Bible Theasaurus

Director (123 instances)
Governor (89 instances)
Master (460 instances)
Protector (52 instances)
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