'Power' in the Bible
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
This, the first of His signs (attesting miracles), Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and revealed His glory [displaying His deity and His great power openly], and His disciples believed [confidently] in Him [as the Messiah—they adhered to, trusted in, and relied on Him].
In these doorways there were a great number of people with different diseases: some unable to see, some without the power of walking, some with wasted bodies.
And He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is a Son of Man [sinless humanity, qualifying Him to sit in judgment over mankind].
I have come in My Father’s name and with His power, and you do not receive Me [because your minds are closed]; but if another comes in his own name and with no authority or power except his own, you will receive him and give your approval to an imposter.
And he said, This is why I said to you, No man is able to come to me if he is not given the power to do so by the Father.
The Jews answered Him, “Are we not right when we say You are a Samaritan and [that You] have a demon [and are under its power]?”
The Jews said to Him, “Now we know that You have a demon [and are under its power]. Abraham died, and also the prophets; yet You say, ‘If anyone keeps My word, he will never, ever taste of death.’
No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
Jesus answered them, “I have told you so, yet you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father’s name testify concerning Me [they are My credentials and the evidence declaring who I am].
This made them once more try to arrest Him, but He withdrew out of their power.
so that what the prophet Isaiah spoke might be fulfilled when he said: "Lord, who has believed our message, and to whom has the Lord's power been revealed?"
Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you I do not say on My own initiative or authority, but the Father, abiding continually in Me, does His works [His attesting miracles and acts of power].
I will not talk with you much longer, because the ruler of the world is coming. He has no power over Me.
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]
As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
"Take him yourselves," said Pilate, "and judge him by your Law." "We have no power," replied the Jews, "to put any man to death."
Jesus replied, “My kingdom is not of this world [nor does it have its origin in this world]. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would be fighting [hard] to keep Me from being handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this world.”
Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?
Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
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Related Words
- All-powerful (12 instances in 4 translations)
- Empower (5 instances in 2 translations)
- Empowered (17 instances in 4 translations)
- Empowering (1 instance in 1 translation)
- Empowers (2 instances in 2 translations)
- Overpower (17 instances in 7 translations)
- Overpowered (23 instances in 9 translations)
- Overpowering (3 instances in 2 translations)
- Overpoweringly (1 instance in 1 translation)
- Overpowers (5 instances in 4 translations)
- Powerful (220 instances in 12 translations)
- Powerfully (11 instances in 10 translations)
- Powerless (38 instances in 9 translations)
- Powers (59 instances in 13 translations)
Bible Theasaurus
- Ability (85 instances)
- Authority (481 instances)
- Base (133 instances)
- Control (336 instances)
- Energy (19 instances)
- Force (319 instances)
- King (2337 instances)
- Office (80 instances)
- Power (1123 instances)
Reverse Interlinear
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