γάρ gár

Meaning

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

In the King James Version: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet

Derivation: a primary particle;

Where it is used

• Matthew 26:73 After 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 For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.
• Matthew 27:19 While 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 “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”
• Matthew 27:43 He trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”
• Matthew 28:2 Suddenly 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 But 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 He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.
• Mark 1:16 As 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 The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.
• Mark 1:38 But 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 While 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 For He had healed so many that all who had diseases were pressing forward to touch Him.
• Mark 3:21 When His family heard about this, they went out to take custody of Him, saying, “He is out of His mind.”
• Mark 3:35 For whoever does the will of God is My brother and sister and mother.”
• Mark 4:22 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light.
• Mark 4:25 For whoever has will be given more. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.”
• Mark 4:28 All by itself the earth produces a crop—first the stalk, then the head, then grain that ripens within.
• Mark 5:8 For Jesus had already declared, “Come out of this man, you unclean spirit!”
• Mark 5:28 For she kept saying, “If only I touch His garments, I will be healed.”
• Mark 5:42 Immediately the girl got up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). And at once they were utterly astounded.
• Mark 6:14 Now 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 For 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 For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!”
• Mark 6:20 because 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 And 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 6:36 Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.”
• Mark 6:48 He 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 for 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 for they had not understood about the loaves, but their hearts had been hardened.
• Mark 7:3 Now in holding to the tradition of the elders, the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat until they wash their hands ceremonially.
• Mark 7:8 You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men.”
• Mark 7:10 For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’
• Mark 7:21 For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery,
• Mark 7:25 Instead, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit soon heard about Jesus, and she came and fell at His feet.
• Mark 7:27 “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 7:28 “Yes, Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”
• Mark 8:35 For 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 What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?
• Mark 8:37 Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
• Mark 8:38 If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in His Father’s glory with the holy angels.”
• Mark 9:6 For they were all so terrified that Peter did not know what else to say.
• Mark 9:31 because He was teaching His disciples. He told them, “The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill Him, and after three days He will rise.”
• Mark 9:34 But they were silent, for on the way they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.
• Mark 9:39 “Do not stop him,” Jesus replied. “For no one who performs a miracle in My name can turn around and speak evil of Me.
• Mark 9:40 For whoever is not against us is for us.
• Mark 9:41 Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.
• Mark 9:49 For everyone will be salted with fire.
• Mark 10:14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
• Mark 10:22 But the man was saddened by these words and went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.
• Mark 10:27 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”
• Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
• Mark 11:13 Seeing 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.
• Mark 11:18 When the chief priests and scribes heard this, they looked for a way to kill Him. For they were afraid of Him, because the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching.
• Mark 11:23 “Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him.
• Mark 11:32 But if we say, ‘From men’...” they were afraid of the people, for they all held that John truly was a prophet.
• Mark 12:12 At this, the leaders sought to arrest Jesus, for they knew that He had spoken this parable against them. But fearing the crowd, they left Him and went away.
• Mark 12:14 “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?”
• Mark 12:23 In the resurrection, then, whose wife will she be? For all seven were married to her.”
• Mark 12:25 When the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage. Instead, they will be like the angels in heaven.