229 occurrences

'Saying' in the Bible

saying, "Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child's life are dead."

Verse ConceptsAttempts To Kill ChristDeath Of Office HoldersTaking ChristDeath Of A ChildDeath Of A Mother

But John tried to prevent him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and yet you come to me?"

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

When Jesus finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed by his teaching,

Verse ConceptsJesus As Our TeacherLast WordsCrowds AmazedChrist TeachingFinishing Strong

And a leper approached, and bowed low before him, saying, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean."

Verse ConceptsBowingKneelingCleansing The BodyChrist WillingHealing Cancercancer

As he was saying these things, a ruler came, bowed low before him, and said, "My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her and she will live."

Verse ConceptsFeetChildren, examples ofBowingKneelingChildren, In Jesus MiraclesLaying On Hands To HealWhile Still SpeakingDeath Of Unnamed IndividualsThose Jesus HealedChildren In The Miracles Of Jesus Christ

For she kept saying to herself, "If only I touch his cloak, I will be healed."

Verse ConceptsCertaintyTouching For HealingJesus HealingFaith And Healing

Then he touched their eyes saying, "Let it be done for you according to your faith."

Verse ConceptsPersonal ContactTouching For HealingAccording To ThingsFaith KjvFaith And Healing

He told them many things in parables, saying: "Listen! A sower went out to sow.

Verse ConceptsParables Of ChristJesus Using ParablesFarmingSowing Seeds

Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him saying, "Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field."

Verse ConceptsTeachablenessCrowds AvoidedFigurative FieldsEntering HousesChrist With His Disciples

When evening arrived, his disciples came to him saying, "This is an isolated place and the hour is already late. Send the crowds away so that they can go into the villages and buy food for themselves."

Verse ConceptsEveningVillagesCrowds AvoidedIsolated PersonsChrist Driving Out PeopleBuying FoodThe Disciples ReactionsEvenings For Jesus And His Disciples

Then the disciples came to him and said, "Do you know that when the Pharisees heard this saying they were offended?"

Verse ConceptsResentment, Against GodComing To ChristStumbling Over ChristChrist With His Disciples

So they began to discuss this among themselves, saying, "It is because we brought no bread."

Verse ConceptsConversationNo Food

At that time the disciples came to Jesus saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

Verse ConceptsGreatness Of DisciplesChrist With His Disciples

Then the slave threw himself to the ground before him, saying, 'Be patient with me, and I will repay you everything.'

Verse ConceptsKneelingPatience, In Christian LivingBe Patient!Settling Accounts

After he went out, that same slave found one of his fellow slaves who owed him one hundred silver coins. So he grabbed him by the throat and started to choke him, saying, 'Pay back what you owe me!'

Verse ConceptsFraudUnmercifulnessExtortion, Examples OfDenariusExtortionGraspingSettling AccountsDebtServant Leadership

As he entered Jerusalem the whole city was thrown into an uproar, saying, "Who is this?"

Verse ConceptsEntering CitiesWho Is Jesus?

and said to him, "Do you hear what they are saying?" Jesus said to them, "Yes. Have you never read, 'Out of the mouths of children and nursing infants you have prepared praise for yourself'?"

Verse ConceptsBabies, Figurative UseReadingLipsNeverAssentingReading The ScripturesChildren And The KingdomPraise To God Is FittingBabies Used As A Spiritual Imagebaby

When the disciples saw it they were amazed, saying, "How did the fig tree wither so quickly?"

Verse ConceptsAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesSuddenlyThe Disciples ReactionsWhy Does This Happen?

Where did John's baptism come from? From heaven or from people?" They discussed this among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say, 'Then why did you not believe him?'

Verse ConceptsDiscussionsNot Believing PeopleGod Acts From HeavenWhy Do People Not Do This?Man's Teaching

Finally he sent his son to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.'

Verse ConceptsDivine MessengerRespect For Peoplereverence

Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying:

Verse ConceptsJesus Using Parables

Again he sent other slaves, saying, 'Tell those who have been invited, "Look! The feast I have prepared for you is ready. My oxen and fattened cattle have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet."'

Verse ConceptsBanquets, ActivitiesReadinessKilling Domesticated AnimalsGod Sends ProphetsPreparing Food

They sent to him their disciples along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You do not court anyone's favor because you show no partiality.

Verse ConceptsFlatteryKnowing God's WaysHonestyWay, TheJewish SectsChrist Telling The TruthChrist TeachingTeaching The Way Of GodGod's Word Is True

By saying this you testify against yourselves that you are descendants of those who murdered the prophets.

Verse ConceptsChildren Of EvilKilling ProphetsWitness Against OneselfProphets Killedprophetstestifying

The one who had received the five talents came and brought five more, saying, 'Sir, you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.'

Verse ConceptsTalentsFive ThingsEntrustingLarge DenominationsGifts And Talentsinvesting

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

Verse ConceptsLast WordsChrist Speaking To Disciplesfinishing

And after taking the cup and giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you,

Verse ConceptsCups, Literal UseThanking God For FoodAlcoholicsThe Blood Of JesusGiving ThanksThankscommunion

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

Verse ConceptsCommunicating Three TimesSaying RepeatedlyJesus Praying

(Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him!")

Verse ConceptsKissing ChristJudas Betraying ChristArresting ChristSigns Attending Christtraitors

saying, "I have sinned by betraying innocent blood!" But they said, "What is that to us? You take care of it yourself!"

Verse ConceptsInnocent BloodSocial SelfishnessJudas Betraying ChristResponsibility For Blood ShedWe Have Sinned

Moved with compassion, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing. Be clean!"

Verse ConceptsCompassionSympathyTendernessChrist's HandsTouching For HealingChrist Willing

And immediately the man stood up, took his stretcher, and went out in front of them all. They were all amazed and glorified God, 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

for she kept saying, "If only I touch his clothes, I will be healed."

Verse ConceptsCertaintyOuter GarmentsTouching For HealingSoliloquyHow Healing Came

While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue ruler's house saying, "Your daughter has died. Why trouble the teacher any longer?"

Verse ConceptsWhile Still SpeakingDeath Of Unnamed IndividualsTroubling Individualsharassment

When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue. Many who heard him were astonished, saying, "Where did he get these ideas? And what is this wisdom that has been given to him? What are these miracles that are done through his hands?

Verse ConceptsAbility, Of ChristSabbath, In NtSynagogueAmazement, Of Jesus ChristChrist's WisdomChrist TeachingOn The SabbathWhere From?Teaching Wisdom

Now King Herod heard this, for Jesus' name had become known. Some were saying, "John the baptizer has been raised from the dead, and because of this, miraculous powers are at work in him."

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

Jesus sent him home, saying, "Do not even go into the village."

Verse ConceptsEntering CitiesChrist Concealing Things

Now when Jesus saw that a crowd was quickly gathering, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, "Mute and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him and never enter him again."

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

They discussed with one another, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say, 'Then why did you not believe him?'

Verse ConceptsDiscussionsNot Believing PeopleGod Acts From Heaven

He had one left, his one dear son. Finally he sent him to them, saying, 'They will respect my son.'

Verse ConceptsLove Between Father And SonRespect For People

(Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him and lead him away under guard.")

Verse ConceptsKissing ChristJudas Betraying ChristArresting ChristSigns Attending Christ

Then some began to spit on him, and to blindfold him, and to strike him with their fists, saying, "Prophesy!" The guards also took him and beat him.

Verse ConceptsGesturesInsultsMockeryRidicule, Objects OfThe Smiting Of JesusBatteryBeating JesusSalivaHair PluckingBlindingJesus The ProphetOther BlindingProphesy!

Those who passed by defamed him, shaking their heads and saying, "Aha! You who can destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days,

Verse ConceptsGesturesMockingDestruction Of The TempleShaking The HeadInsulting ChristRebuilding The TempleAbuse

Then someone ran, filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink, saying, "Leave him alone! Let's see if Elijah will come to take him down!"

Verse ConceptsWineIndividuals RunningLowering PeopleVinegarIndividual Prophets

All who heard these things kept them in their hearts, saying, "What then will this child be?" For the Lord's hand was indeed with him.

Verse ConceptsHand Of GodGod's HandPeople RememberingGod's Hands On Peopleluck

Simeon took him in his arms and blessed God, saying,

Verse ConceptsPraise, Examples OfSpecific Praising Of God

So he stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, "I am willing. Be clean!" And immediately the leprosy left him.

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

Then astonishment seized them all, and they glorified God. They were filled with awe, saying, "We have seen incredible things today."

Verse ConceptsAmazingReverence, And God's NatureAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesTodayFear Of ChristSpecific Praising Of GodAwesurprises

But the Pharisees and their experts in the law complained to his disciples, saying, "Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?"

Verse ConceptsFaultsComplaintsSectsStatusTax CollectorsMurmuringDisputesGrumbling At PeopleOpposition To Christ From ScribesFinding Fault With Jesus

Fear seized them all, and they began to glorify God, saying, "A great prophet has appeared among us!" and "God has come to help his people!"

Verse ConceptsProphecy, In NtGod VisitingFear Of ChristJesus The ProphetSpecific Praising Of GodAwe

They came and woke him, saying, "Master, Master, we are about to die!" So he got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves; they died down, and it was calm.

Verse ConceptsRageStormsWorryMaking StillNearness Of DeathChrist Waking UpDeath Looms NearReproving ThingsThe Sea StilledGod Controls Storms

Then he said to them, "Where is your faith?" But they were afraid and amazed, saying to one another, "Who then is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him!"

Verse ConceptsConfusionFaith, Growth InLack Of FaithAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesNot Believing In JesusWho Is Jesus?The Sea Stilled

The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

Verse ConceptsChrist With People On Earth

Now Herod the tetrarch heard about everything that was happening, and he was thoroughly perplexed, because some people were saying that John had been raised from the dead,

Verse ConceptsTetrarchHearing About ChristPuzzlementRulers Of A Fourth

while others were saying that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had risen.

Verse ConceptsJesus The Prophet

Then as the men were starting to leave, Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three shelters, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah" -- not knowing what he was saying.

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

As he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

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

Now an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus, saying, "Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"

Verse ConceptsLawyersInheritance, SpiritualSeeking LifeTesting ChristDoing God's WorksTests

The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him, and whatever else you spend, I will repay you when I come back this way.'

Verse ConceptsDenariusSecurityAlmsgivingAltruismCharityPaying For Goods

Then when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.'

Verse ConceptsFinding ThingsGathering FriendsRejoicing In SuccessLosing A FriendLosing Friends

There was also a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, 'Give me justice against my adversary.'

Verse ConceptsWidowsSaying RepeatedlyRevengeProtection From Enemiesvindication

But Jesus called for the children, saying, "Let the little children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Entry IntoChildlikenessLike ChildrenChildren And The KingdomChrist SummoningDo Not HinderPeople Of The KingdomBaptizing InfantsKidsChild Of Godbelonging

But the twelve understood none of these things. This saying was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what Jesus meant.

Verse ConceptsDullnessNot Understanding SayingsGod's Things Concealed

But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, 'We do not want this man to be king over us!'

Verse ConceptsenvoyHatredSelf WillHating GodUnsuitable RuleCitizens

saying, "If you had only known on this day, even you, the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.

Verse ConceptsMisused PrivilegesTodayGod's Things ConcealedNo Peace

saying to them, "It is written, 'My house will be a house of prayer,' but you have turned it into a den of robbers!"

Verse ConceptsHouse Of GodDenunciationsStatus Of The Templethieves

So they discussed it with one another, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say, 'Why did you not believe him?'

Verse ConceptsDiscussionsNot Believing PeopleGod Acts From Heaven

Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and prepare the Passover for us to eat."

Verse Conceptscatsprepping

And in the same way he took the cup after they had eaten, saying, "This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.

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

They began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding us to pay the tribute tax to Caesar and claiming that he himself is Christ, a king."

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

But they persisted in saying, "He incites the people by teaching throughout all Judea. It started in Galilee and ended up here!"

Verse ConceptsChrist TeachingPersistence

The people also stood there watching, but the rulers ridiculed him, saying, "He saved others. Let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, his chosen one!"

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

One of the criminals who was hanging there railed at him, saying, "Aren't you the Christ? Save yourself and us!"

Verse ConceptsThe If's Of SatanJesus Christ, Temptation OfSaid To Be The ChristSaving OneselfSave Us!Abuseassertiveness

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Allege (4 instances)
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Enjoin (13 instances)
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