'Things' in the Bible

Now many have undertaken to compile an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,

So it seemed good to me as well, because I have followed all things carefully from the beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

so that you may know for certain the things you were taught.

And now, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time, you will be silent, unable to speak, until the day these things take place."

because he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name;

he has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty.

All their neighbors were filled with fear, and throughout the entire hill country of Judea all these things were talked about.

All who heard these things kept them in their hearts, saying, "What then will this child be?" For the Lord's hand was indeed with him.

Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. But his mother kept all these things in her heart.

Then astonishment seized them all, and they glorified God. They were filled with awe, saying, "We have seen incredible things today."

Rejoice in that day, and jump for joy, because your reward is great in heaven. For their ancestors did the same things to the prophets.

"Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for their ancestors did the same things to the false prophets.

John's disciples informed him about all these things. So John called two of his disciples

Herod said, "I had John beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?" So Herod wanted to learn about Jesus.

saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and experts in the law, and be killed, and on the third day be raised."

He sent messengers on ahead of him. As they went along, they entered a Samaritan village to make things ready in advance for him,

On that same occasion Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your gracious will.

All things have been given to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son decides to reveal him."

But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things,

As he said these things, a woman in the crowd spoke out to him, "Blessed is the womb that bore you and the breasts at which you nursed!"

"But woe to you Pharisees! You give a tenth of your mint, rue, and every herb, yet you neglect justice and love for God! But you should have done these things without neglecting the others.

One of the experts in religious law answered him, "Teacher, when you say these things you insult us too."

When he went out from there, the experts in the law and the Pharisees began to oppose him bitterly, and to ask him hostile questions about many things,

So do not be overly concerned about what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not worry about such things.

For all the nations of the world pursue these things, and your Father knows that you need them.

Instead, pursue his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

But the one who did not know his master's will and did things worthy of punishment will receive a light beating. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required, and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be asked.

He answered them, "Do you think these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered these things?

When he said this all his adversaries were humiliated, but the entire crowd was rejoicing at all the wonderful things he was doing.

But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things and Lazarus likewise bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in anguish.

But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.

But the twelve understood none of these things. This saying was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what Jesus meant.

While the people were listening to these things, Jesus proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately.

saying, "If you had only known on this day, even you, the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.

Then Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were selling things there,

and said to him, "Tell us: By what authority are you doing these things? Or who it is who gave you this authority?"

Then Jesus said to them, "Neither will I tell you by whose authority I do these things."

So he said to them, "Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

"As for these things that you are gazing at, the days will come when not one stone will be left on another. All will be torn down!"

So they asked him, "Teacher, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that these things are about to take place?"

And when you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be afraid. For these things must happen first, but the end will not come at once."

But when these things begin to happen, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

So also you, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.

I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.

But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."

So they went and found things just as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover.

They also said many other things against him, reviling him.

For if such things are done when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?"

And all those who knew Jesus stood at a distance, and the women who had followed him from Galilee saw these things.

and when they returned from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.

Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles.

They were talking to each other about all the things that had happened.

While they were talking and debating these things, Jesus himself approached and began to accompany them

Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who doesn't know the things that have happened there in these days?"

He said to them, "What things?" "The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene," they replied, "a man who, with his powerful deeds and words, proved to be a prophet before God and all the people;

But we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. Not only this, but it is now the third day since these things happened.

Wasn't it necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and enter into his glory?"

Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things written about himself in all the scriptures.

While they were saying these things, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."

You are witnesses of these things.