And when you pray, do not use empty repetitions as the Gentiles do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.

For with the same judgment you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Then he said to them, "Take heed what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you; and more will be given you.

And he said, "With what shall we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable shall we use for it?

Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you."

So he said to the keeper of his vineyard, 'Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut it down; why should it use up the ground?'

The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar, said, "Is not this the man who used to sit and beg?"

This figure Jesus used with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.

This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief; and as he had the money box, he used to take what was put into it.

and they recognized him as the one who used to sit at the Beautiful Gate of the temple to beg alms, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

And I said, 'Lord, they themselves know that in one synagogue after another I used to imprison and beat those who believed in you.

After they had hoisted it up, they used supporting cables to undergird the ship; and fearing that they might run aground on the shallows of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and in this way let themselves be driven along.

"Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to practice deceit." "The poison of asps is under their lips."

Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;

if service, let us use it in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching;

and those who use the world, as though they did not make full use of it. For the form of this world is passing away.

If others share this right of support from you, do not we all the more? Nevertheless, we did not make use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of Christ.

But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this in the hope that you will do such things for me. I would rather die than have anyone deprive me of my ground for boasting.

What then is my reward? Just this: that in my preaching I may offer the gospel free of charge, and so not make full use of my right in the gospel.

But we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

I write these things while I am absent, in order that when I come I may not have to be severe in my use of the authority which the Lord gave me for building you up, and not for tearing you down.

For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he began to draw back and separate himself, fearing the party of the circumcision.

For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

(referring to things which are all destined perish with use), according to human commandments and teachings?

For, as you know, we never used flattery nor a pretext for greed God is witness

But we know that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully,

No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

In a large house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and earthenware, and some for noble use, some for ignoble.

And in the same way he sprinkled with the blood both the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship.

and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled," and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that?

Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a covering for evil; live as servants of God.

For in this way in former times the holy women also, who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, and were submissive to their own husbands;

Though I have much to write to you, I do not want to use paper and ink, but I hope to come to see you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.