ἄρα, illative particle, expressing a more subjective or informal inference than οὖν, then: prop. (as in cl.), the second word in the sentence, Rom.7:21 8:1, Gal.3:7; ἐπεὶ ἄρα, 1Co.7:14 (with another word between) 5:10; as the first word, Luk.11:48, Act.11:18, Rom.10:17, 1Co.15:18, 2Co.5:15 7:12, Heb.4:9; so prop. in apodosis after protasis with εἰ, Mat.12:28, Luk.11:20, Gal.2:21 3:29 5:11, Heb.12:8 (κενὸν ἄρα), 1Co.15:14; often in interrogations, direct and indirect, τίς (τί) ἄρα, Mat.18:1 19:25, 27 24:45, Mrk.4:41, Luk.1:66 8:25 12:42 22:23, Act.12:18; εἰ ἄρα, Mrk.11:13, Act.8:22; εἴπερ ἄρα, 1Co.15:15; οὐκ ἄρα, Act.21:38; μήτι ἄρα, 2Co.1:17; in strengthened forms, ἄρα γε, ἄραγε, Mat.7:20 17:26, Act.17:27, and more frequently ἄρα οὖν (Epp. Paul.), so then, Rom.5:18 7:3, 25 8:12 9:16, 18 14:19, Gal.6:10, Eph.2:19, 1Th.5:6, 2Th.2:15 (Bl., §77, 2; 78, 5; MM, see word).† (AS)
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G686 — ἄρα
ara · therefore · Greek
48 tagged verse occurrences
Matthew 7:20 · ἄραSo then, by their fruit you will recognize them.Matthew 12:28 · ἄραBut if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.Matthew 18:1 · ἄραAt that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”Matthew 19:25 · ἄραWhen the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?”Matthew 19:27 · ἄρα“Look,” Peter replied, “we have left everything to follow You. What then will there be for us?”Matthew 24:45 · ἄραWho then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?Mark 4:41 · ἄραOverwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”Mark 11:13 · ἄραSeeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to see if there was any fruit on it. But when He reached it, He found nothing on it except leaves, since it was not the season for figs.Luke 1:66 · ἄραAnd all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, “What then will this child become?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.Luke 8:25 · ἄρα“Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”Luke 11:20 · ἄραBut if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.Luke 11:48 · ἄραSo you are witnesses consenting to the deeds of your fathers: They killed the prophets, and you build their tombs.Luke 12:42 · ἄραAnd the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?Luke 22:23 · ἄραThen they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this.Acts 8:22 · ἄραRepent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.Acts 11:18 · ἄραWhen they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”Acts 12:18 · ἄραAt daybreak there was no small commotion among the soldiers as to what had become of Peter.Acts 17:27 · ἄραGod intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.Acts 21:38 · ἄρα“Aren’t you the Egyptian who incited a rebellion some time ago and led four thousand members of the Assassins into the wilderness?”Romans 5:18 · ἌραSo then, just as one trespass brought condemnation for all men, so also one act of righteousness brought justification and life for all men.Romans 7:3 · ἄραSo then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man.Romans 7:21 · ἄραSo this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.Romans 7:25 · ἄραThanks be to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with my mind I serve the law of God, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin.Romans 8:1 · ἄραTherefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.Romans 8:12 · ἌραTherefore, brothers, we have an obligation, but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.Romans 9:16 · ἄραSo then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.Romans 9:18 · ἄραTherefore God has mercy on whom He wants to have mercy, and He hardens whom He wants to harden.Romans 10:17 · ἄραConsequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.Romans 14:12 · ἌραSo then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.Romans 14:19 · ἌραSo then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.1 Corinthians 5:10 · ἄραI was not including the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world.1 Corinthians 7:14 · ἄραFor the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.1 Corinthians 15:14 · ἄραAnd if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless, and so is your faith.1 Corinthians 15:15 · ἄραIn that case, we are also exposed as false witnesses about God. For we have testified about God that He raised Christ from the dead, but He did not raise Him if in fact the dead are not raised.1 Corinthians 15:18 · ἄραThen those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.2 Corinthians 1:17 · ἄραWhen I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”?2 Corinthians 5:14 · ἄραFor Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died.2 Corinthians 7:12 · ἄραSo even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong or the one who was harmed, but rather that your earnestness on our behalf would be made clear to you in the sight of God.Galatians 2:21 · ἄραI do not set aside the grace of God. For if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing.Galatians 3:7 · ἄραUnderstand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham.Galatians 3:29 · ἄραAnd if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.Galatians 5:11 · ἄραNow, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.Galatians 6:10 · ἄραTherefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.Ephesians 2:19 · ἌραTherefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household,1 Thessalonians 5:6 · ἌραSo then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.2 Thessalonians 2:15 · ἌραTherefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.Hebrews 4:9 · ἄραThere remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God.Hebrews 12:8 · ἄραIf you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.