γάρ, co-ordinating particle, contr. of γε ἄρα, verily then, hence, in truth, indeed, yea, then, why, and when giving a reason or explanation, for, the usage in NT being in general accord with that of cl.; 1. explicative and epexegetic: Mat.4:18 19:12, Mrk.1:16 5:42 16:4, Luk.11:3o, Rom.7:1, 1Co.16:5, al. 2. Conclusive, in questions, answers and exclamations: Mat.9:5 27:23, Luk.9:25 22:27, Jhn.9:30, Act.8:31 16:37 19:35, Rom.15:26, 1Co.9:10, Php.1:18 (Ellic., in l.), 1Th.2:20, al. 3. Causal: Mat.1:21 2:2, 5, 6, 3:23, Mrk.1:22, 9:6, Luk.1:15, 18, Jhn.2:25, Act.2:25, Rom.1:9, 11, 1Co.11:5, Rev.1:3, al.; giving the reason for a command or prohibition, Mat.2:20 3:9, Rom.13:11, Col.3:3, 1Th.4:3, al.; where the cause is contained in an interrog. statement, Luk.22:27, Rom.3:3 4:3, 1Co.10:29; καὶ γάρ, for also, Mrk.10:45, Luk.6:32, 1Co.5:7, al. id. as in cl. = etenim, where the καί loses its connective force (Bl., §78, 6; Kühner 3, ii, 854f.), Mrk.14:70, Luk.1:66 22:37, 2Co.13:4. The proper place of γάρ is after the first word in a clause, but in poets it often comes third or fourth, and so in late prose: 2Co.1:19. Yet "not the number but the nature of the word after which it stands is the point to be noticed" (see Thayer, see word). (AS)
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G1063 — γάρ
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Matthew 1:20 · γὰρBut after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.Matthew 1:21 · γὰρShe will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”Matthew 2:2 · γὰρasking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”Matthew 2:5 · γὰρ“In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:Matthew 2:6 · γὰρ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’”Matthew 2:13 · γὰρWhen the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.”Matthew 2:20 · γὰρ“Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and go to the land of Israel, for those seeking the Child’s life are now dead.”Matthew 3:2 · γὰρand saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”Matthew 3:3 · γάρThis is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’”Matthew 3:9 · γὰρAnd do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.Matthew 3:15 · γὰρ“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.Matthew 4:6 · γὰρ“If You are the Son of God,” he said, “throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You, and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’”Matthew 4:10 · γάρ·“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”Matthew 4:17 · γὰρFrom that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”Matthew 4:18 · γὰρAs Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.Matthew 5:12 · γὰρRejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.Matthew 5:18 · γὰρFor I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.Matthew 5:20 · γὰρFor I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.Matthew 5:29 · γάρIf your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.Matthew 5:30 · γάρAnd if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to depart into hell.Matthew 5:46 · γὰρIf you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Do not even tax collectors do the same?Matthew 6:7 · γὰρAnd when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard.Matthew 6:8 · γὰρDo not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.Matthew 6:14 · γὰρFor if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.Matthew 6:16 · γὰρWhen you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.Matthew 6:21 · γάρFor where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.Matthew 6:24 · γὰρNo one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.Matthew 6:32 · γὰρ · γὰρFor the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.Matthew 6:34 · γὰρTherefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.Matthew 7:2 · γὰρFor with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.Matthew 7:8 · γὰρFor everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.Matthew 7:12 · γάρIn everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.Matthew 7:25 · γὰρThe rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.Matthew 7:29 · γὰρbecause He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.Matthew 8:9 · γὰρFor I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”Matthew 9:5 · γάρWhich is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?Matthew 9:13 · γὰρBut go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”Matthew 9:16 · γὰρNo one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. For the patch will pull away from the garment, and a worse tear will result.Matthew 9:21 · γὰρShe said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.”Matthew 9:24 · γὰρ“Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him.Matthew 10:10 · γὰρTake no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.Matthew 10:17 · γὰρBut beware of men, for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues.Matthew 10:19 · γὰρBut when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say.Matthew 10:20 · γὰρFor it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.Matthew 10:23 · γὰρWhen they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.Matthew 10:26 · γάρSo do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.Matthew 10:35 · γὰρFor I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.Matthew 11:13 · γὰρFor all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John.Matthew 11:18 · γὰρFor John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’Matthew 11:30 · γὰρFor My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”Matthew 12:8 · γάρFor the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”Matthew 12:33 · γὰρMake a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is known by its fruit.Matthew 12:34 · γὰρYou brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.Matthew 12:37 · γὰρFor by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”Matthew 12:40 · γὰρFor as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.Matthew 12:50 · γὰρFor whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”Matthew 13:12 · γὰρWhoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.Matthew 13:15 · γὰρFor this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’Matthew 13:17 · γὰρFor truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.Matthew 14:3 · γὰρNow Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,Matthew 14:4 · γὰρbecause John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”Matthew 14:24 · γὰρbut the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.Matthew 15:2 · γὰρ“Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.”Matthew 15:4 · γὰρFor God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’Matthew 15:19 · γὰρFor out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.Matthew 15:27 · γὰρ“Yes, Lord,” she said, “even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”Matthew 16:2 · γὰρBut He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘The weather will be fair, for the sky is red,’Matthew 16:3 · γὰρand in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times.Matthew 16:25 · γὰρFor whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.Matthew 16:26 · γὰρWhat will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?Matthew 16:27 · γὰρFor the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.Matthew 17:15 · γὰρ“Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water.Matthew 17:20 · γὰρ“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”Matthew 18:7 · γὰρWoe to the world for the causes of sin. These stumbling blocks must come, but woe to the man through whom they come!Matthew 18:10 · γὰρSee that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.Matthew 18:20 · γάρFor where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”Matthew 19:12 · γὰρFor there are eunuchs who were born that way; others were made that way by men; and still others live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.”Matthew 19:14 · γὰρBut Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”Matthew 19:22 · γὰρWhen the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.Matthew 20:1 · γάρ“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.Matthew 21:26 · γὰρBut if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”Matthew 21:32 · γὰρFor John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.Matthew 22:14 · γάρFor many are called, but few are chosen.”Matthew 22:16 · γὰρThey sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.Matthew 22:28 · γὰρIn the resurrection, then, whose wife will she be of the seven? For all of them were married to her.”Matthew 22:30 · γὰρIn the resurrection, people will neither marry nor be given in marriage. Instead, they will be like the angels in heaven.Matthew 23:3 · γὰρSo practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.Matthew 23:5 · γὰρAll their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.Matthew 23:8 · γάρBut you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.Matthew 23:9 · γάρAnd do not call anyone on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven.Matthew 23:13 · γὰρWoe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter.Matthew 23:17 · γὰρYou blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred?Matthew 23:19 · γὰρYou blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred?Matthew 23:39 · γὰρFor I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’”Matthew 24:5 · γὰρFor many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.Matthew 24:6 · γὰρYou will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.Matthew 24:7 · γὰρNation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.Matthew 24:21 · γὰρFor at that time there will be great tribulation, unseen from the beginning of the world until now, and never to be seen again.Matthew 24:24 · γὰρFor false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.Matthew 24:27 · γὰρFor just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.Matthew 24:37 · γὰρAs it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.Matthew 24:38 · γὰρFor in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark.Matthew 25:3 · γὰρThe foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.Matthew 25:14 · γὰρFor it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.Matthew 25:29 · γὰρFor everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.Matthew 25:35 · γὰρFor I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in,Matthew 25:42 · γὰρFor I was hungry and you gave Me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me nothing to drink,Matthew 26:9 · γὰρThis perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”Matthew 26:10 · γὰρAware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.Matthew 26:11 · γὰρThe poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.Matthew 26:12 · γὰρBy pouring this perfume on Me, she has prepared My body for burial.Matthew 26:28 · γάρThis is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.Matthew 26:31 · γάρ·Then Jesus said to them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of Me. For it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’Matthew 26:43 · γὰρAnd again Jesus returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.Matthew 26:52 · γὰρ“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.Matthew 26:73 · γὰρAfter a little while, those standing nearby came up to Peter. “Surely you are one of them,” they said, “for your accent gives you away.”Matthew 27:18 · γὰρFor he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.Matthew 27:19 · γὰρWhile Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.”Matthew 27:23 · γὰρ“Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”Matthew 27:43 · γὰρHe trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”Matthew 28:2 · γὰρSuddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it.Matthew 28:5 · γὰρBut the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.Matthew 28:6 · γὰρHe is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.Mark 1:16 · γὰρAs Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.Mark 1:22 · γὰρThe people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.Mark 1:38 · γὰρBut Jesus answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns so I can preach there as well, for that is why I have come.”Mark 2:15 · γὰρWhile Jesus was dining at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with Him and His disciples—for there were many who followed Him.Mark 3:10 · γὰρFor He had healed so many that all who had diseases were pressing forward to touch Him.Mark 3:21 · γὰρWhen His family heard about this, they went out to take custody of Him, saying, “He is out of His mind.”Mark 3:35 · γὰρFor whoever does the will of God is My brother and sister and mother.”Mark 4:22 · γάρFor there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light.Mark 4:25 · γὰρFor whoever has will be given more. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.”Mark 5:8 · γὰρFor Jesus had already declared, “Come out of this man, you unclean spirit!”Mark 5:28 · γὰρFor she kept saying, “If only I touch His garments, I will be healed.”Mark 5:42 · γὰρImmediately the girl got up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). And at once they were utterly astounded.Mark 6:14 · γὰρNow King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”Mark 6:17 · γὰρFor Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philip’s wife Herodias, whom Herod had married.Mark 6:18 · γὰρFor John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!”Mark 6:20 · γὰρbecause Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.Mark 6:31 · γὰρAnd He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.Mark 6:48 · γὰρHe could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them,Mark 6:50 · γὰρfor they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”Mark 6:52 · γὰρfor they had not understood about the loaves, but their hearts had been hardened.Mark 7:3 · γὰρNow in holding to the tradition of the elders, the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat until they wash their hands ceremonially.Mark 7:10 · γὰρFor Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’Mark 7:21 · γὰρFor from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery,Mark 7:27 · γάρ“First let the children have their fill,” He said. “For it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”Mark 8:35 · γὰρFor whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it.Mark 8:36 · γὰρWhat does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?Mark 8:37 · γὰρOr what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
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