185 occurrences

'Saying' in the Bible

But John tried to stop him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and are you coming to me?"

Verse ConceptsNeedHumility, Examples OfBaptised Into ChristChrist's BaptismMan's NeedsBaptism

When Jesus had finished saying all these things, the crowds were utterly amazed at his teaching,

Verse ConceptsJesus As Our TeacherLast WordsCrowds AmazedChrist TeachingFinishing Strong

So the demons began to plead with Jesus, saying, "If you drive us out, send us into that herd of pigs."

Verse ConceptsBeggarsDemons, Punishment OfJesus Casting Out DemonsPigsDemonsThe DevilCasting Out Demonsporkjumping

because she had been saying to herself, "If I just touch his robe, I will get well."

Verse ConceptsCertaintyTouching For HealingJesus HealingFaith And Healing

All the crowds were amazed and kept saying, "This man isn't the Son of David, is he?"

Verse ConceptsAmazingDemons, Delivered FromJesus As Son Of DavidCrowds AmazedWho Is Jesus?

He presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom from heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field.

Verse ConceptsLikeningParables Of SowingFigurative FieldsLikening ThingsParables Of The KingdomSeedsSowing Seeds

Then she came and fell down before him, saying, "Lord, help me!"

Verse ConceptsFeetBowingKneelingCrying To JesusGod Help!

As they began to discuss this among themselves, they kept saying, "We didn't bring along any bread."

Verse ConceptsConversationNo Food

Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, "God be merciful to you, Lord! This must never happen to you!"

Verse ConceptsInsightPeter, The DiscipleRebukeLack Of InsightNeverContradictingPassionroadblockspeter

But Jesus came up to them and touched them, saying, "Get up, and stop being afraid."

Verse ConceptsPersonal ContactGet Up!

Then the servant fell down and bowed low before him, saying, "Be patient with me, and I will repay you everything!'

Verse ConceptsKneelingPatience, In Christian LivingBe Patient!Settling Accounts

When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went to the territory of Judea on the other side of the Jordan.

Verse ConceptsLast WordsBeyond Jordan

"Not everyone can accept this saying," he replied, "except those to whom celibacy has been granted,

Verse ConceptsBachelorsThose To Whom God GivesBeing Single

Jesus stopped and called them, saying, "What do you want me to do for you?"

Verse ConceptsCessationStopping StillChrist SummoningRight Desires

So he sent other servants after saying, "Tell those who have been invited, "Look! I've prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened calves have been slaughtered. Everything is ready. Come to the wedding!"'

Verse ConceptsBanquets, ActivitiesReadinessKilling Domesticated AnimalsGod Sends ProphetsPreparing Food

When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he told his disciples,

Verse ConceptsLast WordsChrist Speaking To Disciplesfinishing

But they kept saying, "This must not happen during the festival. Otherwise, there'll be a riot among the people."

Verse ConceptsDisorder Among PeopleAt The Same Time

While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and handed it to the disciples, saying, "Take this and eat it. This is my body."

Verse ConceptsPassover lambBody Of Christ, SymbolizedLord's SupperSacramentsThanksgiving Before MealsBreaking Of BreadAt The Same TimeOther References To The DisciplesThanking God For FoodThe Lord's SupperBreadcommunionJesus Eating

After leaving them again, he went away and prayed again for the third time, saying the same thing.

Verse ConceptsCommunicating Three TimesSaying RepeatedlyJesus Praying

Now the betrayer personally had given them a signal, saying, "The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him."

Verse ConceptsKissing ChristJudas Betraying ChristArresting ChristSigns Attending Christtraitors

Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that a riot was about to break out instead. So he took some water and washed his hands in front of the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood. Attend to that yourselves."

Verse ConceptsGesturesTumultCrowdsInnocence, Examples OfResponsibility, Examples OfSymbolsWashingExcitementDisorder Among PeopleResponsibility For Blood ShedJesus Christ, SinlessnessPlea Of Innocence

Twisting some thorns into a victor's crown, they placed it on his head and put a stick in his right hand. They knelt down in front of him and began making fun of him, saying, "Long live the king of the Jews!"

Verse ConceptsIndignities Suffered By ChristCrown Of ThornsFigures Of SpeechBowingCrowns, Worn ByKneelingSceptreThornsPlaitingChrist's Right HandChrist Is King Of IsraelMocking ChristSpoken Greetings

and saying, "You who were going to destroy the sanctuary and rebuild it in three days save yourself! If you're the Son of God, come down from the cross!"

Verse ConceptsThe If's Of SatanAccusation, Satan's RoleThe Perfect TempleDestruction Of The TempleChrist Going DownWho Is Jesus?Saving OneselfRebuilding The TempleSatan Opposing God's Word

In the same way the high priests, along with the scribes and elders, were also making fun of him. They kept saying,

Verse ConceptsChief priestsCorrupt PriestsMocking ChristOpposition To Christ From ScribesFunpriests

But the others kept saying, "Wait! Let's see if Elijah will come and save him."

Verse ConceptsIndividual ProphetsLeave Them Alone

All the people were so stunned that they kept saying to each other, "What is this? A new teaching with authority! He tells even the unclean spirits what to do, and they obey him!"

Verse ConceptsAmazingExorcismsevil, victory overDemons, Delivered FromNewnessAmazement, Of Jesus ChristAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesChrist's DominionAuthority Of ChristWhat Is This?Christ's Ordersdoctrine

So the man got up, immediately picked up his mat, and went out in front of all of them. As a result, all of the people were amazed and began to glorify God as they kept on saying, "We have never seen anything like this!"

Verse ConceptsHealingReverence, And God's NatureAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesLiving WitnessesUnique EventsCrowds AmazedPeople Getting UpSpecific Praising Of God

He was also saying, "The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seeds on the ground.

Verse ConceptsParables Of The KingdomPlanting SeedsFarmingSeedsSowing Seeds

He was also saying, "How can we show what the kingdom of God is like, or what parable can we use to describe it?

Verse ConceptsComparingJesus Using ParablesParables Of The Kingdom

Overcome with fear, they kept saying to one another, "Who is this man? Even the wind and the sea obey him!"

Verse ConceptsConfusionWho Is Jesus?Fear Of ChristThe Sea Stilledoverwhelmed

Jesus had been saying to him, "Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!"

Verse ConceptsJesus Casting Out Demons

because she had been saying, "If I can just touch his robe, I will get well."

Verse ConceptsCertaintyOuter GarmentsTouching For HealingSoliloquyHow Healing Came

King Herod heard about this, because Jesus' name had become well-known. He was saying, "John the Baptist has been raised from the dead! That's why he is able to do these miracles."

Verse ConceptsPower, God's SavingSuperstitionTetrarchWho He Might BeWhy It Happened

Others were saying, "He is Elijah." Still others were saying, "He is a prophet like one of the other prophets."

Verse ConceptsJesus The ProphetWho He Might Be

Amazed beyond measure, they kept on saying, "He does everything well! He even makes deaf people hear and mute people talk!"

Verse ConceptsMiracles, Responses ToThe Deaf HearingDumbnessGod Doing GoodDumbJesus HealingThe Dumb Speakingoverwhelmed

Then Jesus sent him home, saying, "Don't go into the village or tell anyone in the village."

Verse ConceptsEntering CitiesChrist Concealing Things

Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and looking at his disciples, Jesus rebuked Peter, saying, "Get behind me, Satan, because you're not thinking God's thoughts, but human thoughts!"

Verse Conceptsevil, believers' responses toPeter, The DiscipleRebukeSatan, As TempterSatan, Agents OfSatan, As The Enemy Of GodDiscernment of JesusThoughts Of The WickedEnemies Of GodOther References To The DisciplesMan's TeachingDiscipleshiprebukingmindset

When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, "You spirit that won't let him talk or hear I command you to come out of him and never enter him again!"

Verse ConceptsDeafnessCrowdsExorcismsCommands, in NTDumbnessDemons, Christ's AuthorityRebukeRunningNatural DeafnessDemons EnteringJesus Casting Out DemonsDisadvantages Of CrowdsDumb

He still had one more person to send, a son whom he loved. Finally, he sent him to them, saying, "They will respect my son.'

Verse ConceptsLove Between Father And SonRespect For People

because they kept saying, "This must not happen during the festival. Otherwise, there'll be a riot among the people."

Verse ConceptsDisorder Among People

While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and handed it to them, saying, "Take some. This is my body."

Verse ConceptsBody Of Christ, SymbolizedLord's SupperSacramentsEating Christ's BodyBreaking Of BreadThanking God For FoodThe Lord's SupperTable Grace

But Peter kept saying emphatically, "Even if I have to die with you, I'll never deny you!" And all the others kept saying the same thing.

Verse Conceptsdenial of Jesus ChristPeter, The DiscipleResigned To Deathvulnerabilitydenial

Now the betrayer personally had given them a signal, saying, "The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him, and lead him safely away."

Verse ConceptsKissing ChristJudas Betraying ChristArresting ChristSigns Attending Christ

Then some men stood up and gave false testimony against him, saying,

Verse ConceptsPeople Getting Up

But he denied it, saying, "I don't know or even understand what you're talking about!" Then he went out into the entryway. Just then a rooster crowed.

Verse ConceptsDissentNot Knowing About ChristNot Understanding Languagedenial

Those who passed by kept insulting him, shaking their heads, and saying, "Ha! You who were going to destroy the sanctuary and rebuild it in three days

Verse ConceptsGesturesMockingDestruction Of The TempleShaking The HeadInsulting ChristRebuilding The TempleAbuse

In the same way, the high priests, along with the scribes, were also making fun of him among themselves. They kept saying, "He saved others, but can't save himself!

Verse ConceptsCruelty, examples ofChief priestsImpotence Of ChristMocking ChristOpposition To Christ From ScribesSaving OneselfThose Not Saved

So someone ran and soaked a sponge in some sour wine. Then he put it on a stick and offered Jesus a drink, saying, "Wait! Let's see if Elijah comes to take him down!"

Verse ConceptsWineIndividuals RunningLowering PeopleVinegarIndividual Prophets

They kept saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?"

Verse ConceptsTombsRolling

Suddenly, a multitude of the Heavenly Army appeared with the angel, praising God by saying,

Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodAngels RejoicingSudden EventsSpecific Praising Of GodAngelic Beings Praising God

Simeon took the infant in his arms and praised God, saying,

Verse ConceptsPraise, Examples OfSpecific Praising Of God

Overwhelmed with amazement, they all kept saying to one another, "What kind of statement is this? because with authority and power he gives orders to unclean spirits, and they come out!"

Verse ConceptsExorcismsevil, victory overDemons, Delivered FromPower, God's SavingAmazement, Of Jesus Christ

So Jesus reached out his hand and touched him, saying, "I do want to. Be clean!" Instantly the leprosy left him.

Verse ConceptsBodyTouchThe I Will's of ChristChrist's HandsTouching For HealingChrist Willing

The scribes and the Pharisees began to argue among themselves, saying, "Who is this man who is uttering blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?"

Verse ConceptsCriticism, against believersFaultsClaimsDisputesBlasphemy, Falsely AccusedGod AloneWho Is Jesus?BlasphemyPharisees Concerned About ChristWho Can Forgive Sins?Finding Fault With Jesus

After Jesus had finished saying all these things to the people who were there listening, he went to Capernaum.

Verse ConceptsLast Words

Now the man from whom the demons had gone out kept begging Jesus to let him go with him. But Jesus sent him away, saying,

Verse ConceptsChrist With People On Earth

Just as Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter told Jesus, "Master, it's good that we're here! Let's set up three shelters one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." (Peter didn't know what he was saying.)

Verse ConceptsPeter, The DiscipleBoothsThree Other ThingsBeware Of Your SpeechGood ActivityIgnorant Of Facts

But while he was saying this, a cloud appeared and surrounded them, and they became terrified as they were being overshadowed by the cloud.

Verse ConceptsGod, Glory OfClouds, Miraculous UsesClouds And Jesus ChristSpeech, DivineFear, Of UnknownShadow Of GodThose Frightened Of God

The next day, he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, "Take good care of him. If you spend more than that, I'll repay you when I come back.'

Verse ConceptsDenariusSecurityAlmsgivingAltruismCharityPaying For Goods

She had a sister named Mary, who sat down at the Lord's feet and kept listening to what he was saying.

Verse ConceptsFeetListeningSittingSitting At The FeetHearing ChristChrist TeachingIdentityIdentity In Christdistractions

As Jesus was saying this, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and told him, "How blessed is the womb that gave birth to you and the breasts that nursed you!"

Verse ConceptsBreasts, Nursing MothersCrowdsWombbreasts

Even as he was saying this, all of his opponents were blushing with shame. But the rest of the crowd was rejoicing at all the wonderful things he was doing.

Verse ConceptsCrowds AmazedRejoicing In God's Works

People won't be saying, "Look! Here it is!' or "There it is!' because now the kingdom of God is among you."

Verse ConceptsOutside The KingdomGod Is Among You

In that city there was also a widow who kept coming to him and saying, "Grant me justice against my adversary.'

Verse ConceptsWidowsSaying RepeatedlyRevengeProtection From Enemiesvindication

So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover meal."

Verse Conceptscatsprepping

He did the same with the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant sealed by my blood, which is being poured out for you.

Verse ConceptsCovenant, the newdrinkingBlood, of Jesus ChristLord's SupperRelationshipsRevelation, In OtSacramentsSacrifice, Nt Fulfilment OfWineBlood Of The Covenant

They began to accuse him, "We found this man corrupting our nation, forbidding us to pay taxes to Caesar, and saying that he is the Messiah, a king."

Verse ConceptsFalse Accusations, Examples OfClaimsMessiahCaesarChrist, Names ForBeing MisleadCalled Himself The ChristTax To Be Paidtaxes

Meanwhile, the people stood looking on. The leaders were mocking him by saying, "He saved others. Let him save himself, if he is the Messiah of God, the chosen one!"

Verse ConceptsMockeryNosesMessiahChrist, Names ForDerisionWatching ChristSaid To Be The ChristSaying RepeatedlyMocking ChristSaving Oneselfassertiveness

and didn't find his body there, so they came back and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who were saying that he was alive.

Verse ConceptsAngel, AnnouncementsJesus CorpseVisions From GodNot FindingChrist's Life

They kept saying, "The Lord has really risen and has appeared to Simon!"

Verse ConceptsResurrection Of Christ, AppearancesChrist AppearingChrist Is Risen

Jesus told her, "You are quite right in saying, "I don't have a husband,' because you have had five husbands, and the man you have now is not your husband. What you have said is true."

Verse ConceptsLonelinessFive PeopleThey Committed ImmoralityBeing A Woman Of GodMan And WomanA Good Husband

In this respect the saying is true: "One person sows, and another person harvests.'

Verse ConceptsReapersOld SayingsHard WorkReaping What You SowPlanting SeedsSowing Seedssowing

I myself do not accept human testimony, but I am saying these things so that you may be saved.

Verse ConceptsGod Wants To Save AllDanger From Mentestimony

When the people saw the sign that he had done, they kept saying, "Truly this is the Prophet who was to come into the world!"

Verse ConceptsMessianic Titles, The ProphetSigns Performed By ChristJesus The ProphetWho He Might Be

They kept saying, "This is Jesus, the son of Joseph, isn't it, whose father and mother we know? So how can he say, "I have come down from heaven'?"

Verse ConceptsSonsChrist Going DownChrist And HeavenWho He Might BeNativity of Jesus ChristMothers And Sons

After saying this, he remained in Galilee.

And there was a great deal of discussion about him among the crowds. Some were saying, "He is a good man," while others were saying, "No, he is deceiving the crowds!"

Verse ConceptsCrowdsPersecution, Forms OfPublic OpinionDissensionBeing MisleadGrumbling At People

Then some of the people of Jerusalem began saying, "This is the man they are trying to kill, isn't it?

Verse ConceptsChrist Would Be Killed

And look, he is speaking in public, and they are not saying anything to him! Can it be that the authorities really know that this is the Messiah?

Verse ConceptsMaking Christ KnownIndividuals Being SilentSaid To Be The ChristBoldness

However, many in the crowd believed in him. They kept saying, "When the Messiah comes, he won't do more signs than this man has done, will he?"

Verse Conceptsevangelism, kinds ofCrowdsMiracles, Responses ToSigns Performed By ChristThose Who Believed In Christ

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