6 occurrences

'Urging' in the Bible

As Paul and Barnabas were leaving, the people kept urging them to tell them the same things the next Sabbath.

Verse ConceptseagernessOn The Sabbath

When the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who kept talking to them and urging them to continue in the grace of God.

Verse Conceptsencouragement, examples ofDevout MenGrace, And Christian LifeJudaismProselytesPersevering To The EndMany In The Church

When Apollos wanted to cross over to Achaia, the brothers wrote to the disciples there, urging them to welcome him. On his arrival he greatly helped those who, through God's grace, had believed.

Verse ConceptsFaith, Origins OfCommendationGrace, And Christian LifeMissionaries, Support ForGrace, The Source OfApollosWelcoming BelieversEncouraging Faith In ChristThe Grace Of GodChristians Are Called Disciples

Even some officials of the province of Asia who were his friends sent him a message urging him not to risk his life in the theater.

Verse Conceptsrisk

The high priests and Jewish leaders informed him of their charges against Paul, urging

Verse ConceptsChief priestsFalse Accusations, Examples OfPeople Accusing People

Right up to daybreak Paul kept urging all of them to eat something. He said, "Today is the fourteenth day that you have been waiting and going without food, not eating anything.

Verse ConceptsDawnFasting, Reasons ForFasting, Nature OfTen Or More Days

Bible Theasaurus

Advocate (13 instances)
Barrack (1 instance)
Cheer (35 instances)
Exhort (44 instances)
Goading (2 instances)
Importunity (1 instance)
Inspire (2 instances)
Press (49 instances)
Prod (1 instance)
Prodding (1 instance)
Recommend (6 instances)

International Standard Version Copyright © 1996-2008 by the ISV Foundation.