'Used' in the Bible

And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not?

With many such parables He used to speak the Message to them according to their capacity for receiving it.

for Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed; but he used to enjoy listening to him.

When evening came on, Jesus and His disciples used to leave the city.

Day after day I used to be among you in the Temple teaching, and you never seized me. But this is happening in order that the Scriptures may be fulfilled.'

Now at the feast he used to release for them any one prisoner whom they requested.

They used to accompany him and care for him while he was in Galilee. Many other women who had come up to Jerusalem with him were there, too.