14 occurrences in 9 translations

'Mission' in the Bible

These twelve Jesus sent on a mission, after giving them their instructions: "Go not," He said, "among the Gentiles, and enter no Samaritan town;

Verse ConceptsExclusivenessSolemn ChargesEntering CitiesAvoiding ForeignersFirst Among The GentilesTwelve DisciplesChrist SendingChrist's OrdersMissionariesGentilesChristmas Treeevangelizing

He said to them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I complete my mission.

Verse ConceptsGoalsFigures Of Speechdriving outFoxesDemons, Exorcism OfLeaders, PoliticalThe Third Day Of The WeekJesus Casting Out DemonsTodayJesus HealingCasting Out Demonstomorrow

After they had completed their relief mission, Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem, taking along John who is called Mark.

Verse ConceptsMissionaries, Task OfMissionaries

But while John was completing his mission, he said repeatedly, 'What do you think I am? I am not he. But look, one is coming after me. I am not worthy to untie the sandals on his feet!'

Verse ConceptsSandalsShoesWho Is John The Baptist?Undoing Fastenings

Therefore, when I have finished this [mission] and have safely given to them what has been raised, I will go on by way of you to Spain.

Verse ConceptsThe Completion Of RedemptionCompletion

[and pray] that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints (Jewish believers) there;

Verse ConceptsMinistry, Qualifications ForRescueSaintsUnbelief, Results Of Being GuiltyGod Saving From EnemiesServing Groups

We are not overstepping the limits of our province, as if we did not [legitimately] reach to you, for we were the [very] first to come even as far as you with the good news of Christ.

Verse ConceptsStretching OutFirst Among The GentilesMaking Mistakes

But what I am doing I will keep doing, [for I am determined to keep this independence] in order to cut off the claim of those who want an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the things they brag about.

Verse ConceptsUnceasingAlways Being ActivePersistencerecognition

(for He who worked effectively for Peter and empowered him in his ministry to the Jews also worked effectively for me and empowered me in my ministry to the Gentiles).

Verse ConceptsPaul As An ApostleMinistry, Qualifications ForPeter, The ApostleThe Gospel To Jew And GentileGod's Work In UsMinistryempowerment

Their mission was not to kill, but to cause awful agony for five months; and this agony was like that which a scorpion inflicts when it stings a man.

Verse ConceptsAgony, Of BodyPoisonTortureFive Months And MoreScorpionsSnakebitesTroubling Groups Of Peoplebugs

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