'Reason' in the Bible

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?”

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.

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

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.”