'Reason' in the Bible

For this reason, of the men who have been with us all the time, while the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

And they were all surprised and in doubt saying to one another, What is the reason of this?

For this [reason] my heart was glad and my tongue rejoiced greatly, furthermore also my flesh will live in hope,

For this reason, let all Israel be certain that this Jesus, whom you put to death on the cross, God has made Lord and Christ.

But Peter said, "Ananias, for what [reason] has Satan filled your heart, [that] you lied to the Holy Spirit and kept back for yourself [some] of the proceeds of the piece of land?

Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

And all who heard [him] were amazed, and were saying, "Is this not the one who was wreaking havoc in Jerusalem [on] those who call upon this name, and had come here for this [reason], that he could bring them tied up to the chief priests?"

Then Peter went down to the men and said, “Here I am, the one you’re looking for. What is the reason you’re here?”

Wherefore also, having been sent for, I came without saying anything against it. I inquire therefore for what reason ye have sent for me.

Although they found no reason to sentence him to death, they asked Pilate to have him executed.

For this reason He also says in another Psalm, ‘You will not allow Your Holy One to see decay.’

For this reason my decision is, that we do not put trouble in the way of those who from among the Gentiles are turned to God;

On the Sabbath we went beyond the city gate to the riverside, where we had reason to believe that there was a place for prayer; and sitting down we talked with the women who had come together.

And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:

and he came down to Ephesus, and did leave them there, and he himself having entered into the synagogue did reason with the Jews:

In fact, we run a risk of being charged with rioting for what happened today, since there is no justification that we can give as a reason for this disorderly gathering.”

the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, directing that he be examined with the scourge, so he could discover the reason they were shouting against him like this.

The next day, because the commanding officer wanted to know the true reason Paul was being accused by the Jews, he released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole council to assemble. He then brought Paul down and had him stand before them.

And, desiring to get at the reason for their attack on him, I took him down to their Sanhedrin:

Then it became clear to me that it was a question of their law, and that nothing was said against him which might be a reason for prison or death.

This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.

At the same time he was also hoping that money would be given to him by Paul. For this reason he sent for him quite often and conversed with him.

For it seems to me against reason to send a prisoner without making clear what there is against him.

who are so familiar with all the customs and speculations that prevail among the Jews; and for this reason, I pray you, give me a patient hearing.

But get up and stand on your feet, for I have appeared to you for this reason, to designate you in advance as a servant and witness to the things you have seen and to the things in which I will appear to you.

For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple complex and were trying to kill me.

that the Christ was to suffer, and that by reason of His resurrection from the dead He would be the first to proclaim light both to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles.”

But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out by reason of the heat, and fastened on his hand.

They examined me and wanted to let me go because there was no reason for me to receive the death penalty in my case.

For this reason I’ve asked to see you and speak to you. In fact, it is for the hope of Israel that I’m wearing this chain.”