Ara ἄρα

Ara (Greek ἄρα, Strong's G686) is a Greek conjunction meaning “therefore”. It occurs 50 times in 50 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Verses

Every verse with Ara, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 7:20
  Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.So then, by their fruit you will recognize them.
• Matthew 12:28
  But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
• Matthew 17:26
  Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.“From others,” Peter answered. “Then the sons are exempt,” Jesus declared.
• Matthew 18:1
  At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
• Matthew 19:25
  When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?”
• Matthew 19:27
  Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?“Look,” Peter replied, “we have left everything to follow You. What then will there be for us?”
• Matthew 24:45
  Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?Who 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

• Mark 4:41
  And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”
• Mark 11:13
  And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.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.

Luke

• Luke 1:66
  And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.And 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
  And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.“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
  But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
• Luke 11:48
  Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.So you are witnesses consenting to the deeds of your fathers: They killed the prophets, and you build their tombs.
• Luke 12:42
  And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?And 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
  And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this.

Acts

• Acts 7:1
  Then said the high priest, Are these things so?Then the high priest asked Stephen, “Are these charges true?”
• Acts 8:22
  Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.
• Acts 11:18
  When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.When they heard this, their objections were put to rest, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”
• Acts 12:18
  Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.At daybreak there was no small commotion among the soldiers as to what had become of Peter.
• Acts 17:27
  That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:God 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
  Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers?“Aren’t you the Egyptian who incited a rebellion some time ago and led four thousand members of the ‘Assassins’ into the wilderness?”

Romans

• Romans 5:18
  Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.So 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
  So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man.So 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, even if she marries another man.
• Romans 7:21
  I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.So this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.
• Romans 7:25
  I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.Thanks 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
  There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
• Romans 8:12
  Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation, but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.
• Romans 9:16
  So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.
• Romans 9:18
  Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.Therefore God has mercy on whom He wants to have mercy, and He hardens whom He wants to harden.
• Romans 10:17
  So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
• Romans 14:12
  So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.
• Romans 14:19
  Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

1 Corinthians

• 1 Corinthians 5:10
  Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.I 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
  For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.For 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
  And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless, and so is your faith.
• 1 Corinthians 15:15
  Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.In 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
  Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.

2 Corinthians

• 2 Corinthians 1:17
  When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” when I really mean “No, no”?
• 2 Corinthians 5:14
  For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died.
• 2 Corinthians 7:12
  Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.So 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

• Galatians 2:21
  I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.I do not set aside the grace of God. For if righteousness comes through the law, Christ died for nothing.
• Galatians 3:7
  Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham.
• Galatians 3:29
  And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.
• Galatians 5:11
  And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.Now, 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
  As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

Ephesians

• Ephesians 2:19
  Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household,

1 Thessalonians

• 1 Thessalonians 5:6
  Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.

2 Thessalonians

• 2 Thessalonians 2:15
  Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.

Hebrews

• Hebrews 4:9
  There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God.
• Hebrews 12:8
  But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.If you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).