G1752 ἕνεκα
Strong's Greek Concordance · 36 KJV occurrences
ἕνεκα
héneka
Definition
on account of
KJV Renderings
because, for (cause, sake), (where-)fore, by reason of, that
Derivation / Etymology
of uncertain affinity;
Sample KJV Verses (8 of 36)
- Matthew 5:10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Matthew 10:18And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.
- Matthew 16:25For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
- Matthew 19:29And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
- Mark 10:29And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s,
- Luke 9:24For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.
- Acts 19:32Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.
- Romans 14:20For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.