11 occurrences

'Tried' in the Bible

They tried to seize him, but they feared the multitude; for they perceived that he spoke the parable against them. They left him, and went away.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsPharisees, Attitudes To Jesus ChristTeachers Of The LawProper UnderstandingArresting ChristFearing Other PeopleJesus Using ParablesLeaving People Alone

When Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join himself to the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.

Verse ConceptsJoined To The ChurchFear Of IndividualsAcceptanceDiscipleshipdamascustrying

When they had come opposite Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit didn't allow them.

Verse ConceptsProvincesThe Spirit Of ChristLed By The Spirit

He even tried to profane the temple, and we arrested him.

Verse ConceptsTaking The Law To HeartLack Of Holiness

But Paul said, "I am standing before Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be tried. I have done no wrong to the Jews, as you also know very well.

Verse ConceptsRoman CitizensStandingCourt SessionsIsrael HardenedJudgement Seat

Punishing them often in all the synagogues, I tried to make them blaspheme. Being exceedingly enraged against them, I persecuted them even to foreign cities.

Verse ConceptsForeign ThingsBlasphemy

For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple, and tried to kill me.

Verse ConceptsAttempting To Kill Specific PeopleDisciples In The Temple

but they only heard: "He who once persecuted us now preaches the faith that he once tried to destroy."

Verse ConceptsFaith, As A Body Of Beliefsenemies, of Jesus ChristGospel, Transmission OfPersecution, Forms Of

But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your face with great desire,

Verse ConceptsBeing Earnest For The ChurcheagernessSpiritual DesiresAbsenceContact With PeopleRight Desireseffort

By faith, they passed through the Red Sea as on dry land. When the Egyptians tried to do so, they were swallowed up.

Verse ConceptsdrowningMoses, Life OfSeaDry LandExploits Of FaithComing To The Red SeaDeath Of Other Groups

Bible Theasaurus

Assay (3 instances)
Attempt (41 instances)
Examine (68 instances)
Tested (82 instances)
Well-Tried (1 instance)