'Reason' in the Bible
Peter went down to the men and said, “Behold, I am the one you are looking for; what is the reason for which you have come?”
That is why I came without even raising any objection when I was sent for. So I ask for what reason you have sent for me.”
the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, stating that he should be examined by scourging so that he might find out the reason why they were shouting against him that way.
For this reason some Jews seized me in the temple and tried to put me to death.
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.”
For this reason, therefore, I requested to see you and to speak with you, for I am wearing this chain for the sake of the hope of Israel.”