'Reason' in the Bible
For this reason my heart is glad and my tongue exults. My body also shall rest in hope.
So Peter went down and said to the men, "I am the Simon you are inquiring for. What is the reason of your coming?"
So for this reason, when sent for, I came without raising any objection. I therefore ask why you sent for me."
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.
For in connexion with to-day's proceedings there is danger of our being charged with attempted insurrection, there having been no real reason for this riot; nor shall we be able to justify the behaviour of this disorderly mob."
the Tribune ordered him to be brought into the barracks, and be examined by flogging, in order to ascertain the reason why they thus cried out against him.
At the same time he hoped that Paul would give him money; and for this reason he sent for him the oftener to converse with 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.