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'Purpose' in the Bible

Again, it was said, Whoever puts away his wife has to give her a statement in writing for this purpose:

Verse ConceptsAdulterersAdultery and Divorcedivorce, in OTCertificate of divorceBills Of DivorceDivorce PermittedInfidelity

Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, the friends of the bride, who took their lights, and went out with the purpose of meeting the husband.

Verse ConceptsLampsTypesVirginProphecies Said By JesusLikeningTen PeopleLikening ThingsParables Of The Kingdom

But when the disciples saw it they were angry, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

Verse ConceptsThe Disciples ReactionsAngry People

Now when it was morning, all the chief priests and those in authority took thought together with the purpose of putting Jesus to death.

Verse Conceptsenemies, of Jesus Christelders, as community leadersChief priestsPlottingChrist Would Be KilledMan's CounselJesus Deathpriests

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