'Sake' in the Bible

He was pre-destined indeed to this work, even before the creation of the world, but has been plainly manifested in these last days for the sake of you who, through Him,

Submit, for the Lord's sake, to every authority set up by man, whether it be to the Emperor as supreme ruler,

But even if you suffer for righteousness' sake, you are to be envied. So do not be alarmed by their threats, nor troubled;