'Near' in the Bible

'These people draw near to me with their mouth, and honor me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

Jesus departed there, and came near to the sea of Galilee; and he went up into the mountain, and sat there.

When they drew near to Jerusalem, and came to Bethsphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

When the season for the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the farmers, to receive his fruit.

"Now from the fig tree learn this parable. When its branch has now become tender, and puts forth its leaves, you know that the summer is near.

Even so you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.

When they could not come near to him for the crowd, they removed the roof where he was. When they had broken it up, they let down the mat that the paralytic was lying on.

He spoke to his disciples that a little boat should stay near him because of the crowd, so that they wouldn't press on him.

James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came near to him, saying, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we will ask."

When they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

"Now from the fig tree, learn this parable. When the branch has now become tender, and puts forth its leaves, you know that the summer is near;

even so you also, when you see these things coming to pass, know that it is near, at the doors.

Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, one who was dead was carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. Many people of the city were with her.

He came near and touched the coffin, and the bearers stood still. He said, "Young man, I tell you, arise!"

His mother and brothers came to him, and they could not come near him for the crowd.

It came to pass, when the days were near that he should be taken up, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem,

Heal the sick who are therein, and tell them, 'The Kingdom of God has come near to you.'

'Even the dust from your city that clings to us, we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the Kingdom of God has come near to you.'

"Now his elder son was in the field. As he came near to the house, he heard music and dancing.

It happened, as he came near Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the road, begging.

Standing still, Jesus commanded him to be brought to him. When he had come near, he asked him,

As they heard these things, he went on and told a parable, because he was near Jerusalem, and they supposed that the Kingdom of God would be revealed immediately.

It happened, when he drew near to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the mountain that is called Olivet, he sent two of his disciples,

As he was now getting near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen,

When he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it,

But when these things begin to happen, look up, and lift up your heads, because your redemption is near."

When they are already budding, you see it and know by your own selves that the summer is already near.

Even so you also, when you see these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near.

Now the feast of unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, drew near.

While he was still speaking, behold, a multitude, and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him.

It was the day of the Preparation, and the Sabbath was drawing near.

It happened, while they talked and questioned together, that Jesus himself came near, and went with them.

They drew near to the village, where they were going, and he acted like he would go further.

John also was baptizing in Enon near Salim, because there was much water there. They came, and were baptized.

So he came to a city of Samaria, called Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son, Joseph.

When therefore they had rowed about twenty-five or thirty stadia, they saw Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing near to the boat; and they were afraid.

However boats from Tiberias came near to the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks.

Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about fifteen stadia away.

Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews, but departed from there into the country near the wilderness, to a city called Ephraim. He stayed there with his disciples.

Therefore many of the Jews read this title, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, in Latin, and in Greek.

Then because of the Jews' Preparation Day (for the tomb was near at hand) they laid Jesus there.

Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away.

The Spirit said to Philip, "Go near, and join yourself to this chariot."

As Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them.

On the next day they entered into Caesarea. Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his relatives and his near friends.

who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.

Then the commanding officer came near, arrested him, commanded him to be bound with two chains, and inquired who he was and what he had done.

Now therefore, you with the council inform the commanding officer that he should bring him down to you tomorrow, as though you were going to judge his case more exactly. We are ready to kill him before he comes near."

With difficulty sailing along it we came to a certain place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.

But when the fourteenth night had come, as we were driven back and forth in the Adriatic Sea, about midnight the sailors surmised that they were drawing near to some land.

But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth, and in your heart;" that is, the word of faith, which we preach:

The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let's therefore throw off the works of darkness, and let's put on the armor of light.

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off are made near in the blood of Christ.

He came and preached peace to you who were far off and to those who were near.

because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.

Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.

but if it bears thorns and thistles, it is rejected and near being cursed, whose end is to be burned.

(for the law made nothing perfect), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.

Therefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them.

In that he says, "A new covenant," he has made the first old. But that which is becoming old and grows aged is near to vanishing away.

For the law, having a shadow of the good to come, not the very image of the things, can never with the same sacrifices year by year, which they offer continually, make perfect those who draw near.

let's draw near with a true heart in fullness of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and having our body washed with pure water,

By faith, Joseph, when his end was near, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave instructions concerning his bones.

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.

For he who lacks these things is blind, seeing only what is near, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.