Noun rhēma (word, matter, event) in the Gospels-Acts

(Translation from NRSV for the New Testament with a few modifications for a more literal meaning)


Matthew

4: 4But he answered, "It is written, 'One does not live by bread alone, but by every word (rhēma) that comes from the mouth of God.'"
12: 36I tell you, on the day of judgment you will have to give an account for every careless word (rhēma) you utter;
18: 16But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word (rhēma) may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses.
26: 75Then Peter remembered the word (rhēma) Jesus had said: "Before the cock crows, you will deny me three times." And he went out and wept bitterly.
27: 14But he gave him no answer on any matter (rhēma) whatsoever, so that the governor was greatly amazed.

Mark

9: 32But they did not understand the word (rhēma) he was saying and were afraid to ask him.
14: 72At that moment the cock crowed for the second time. Then Peter remembered the word (rhēma) Jesus had said to him, "Before the cock crows twice, you will deny me three times." And he broke down and wept.

Luke

1: 37For any word (rhēma) from God is not impossible."
1: 38Then Mary said, "Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word (rhēma)." Then the angel departed from her.
1: 65Fear came over all their neighbors, and all these matters (rhēma) were talked about throughout the entire hill country of Judea.
2: 15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this event (rhēma) that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us."
2: 17When they saw this, they made known the words (rhēma) that had been told them about this child;
2: 19But Mary treasured all these words (rhēma) and pondered them in her heart.
2: 29"Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word (rhēma);
2: 50But they did not understand the word (rhēma) he said to them.
2: 51Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these events (rhēma) in her heart.
3: 2during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word (rhēma) of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
5: 5Simon answered, "Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet on your word (rhēma), I will let down the nets."
7: 1After Jesus had finished all his words (rhēma) in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum.
9: 45But they did not understand this word (rhēma); its meaning was concealed from them, so that they could not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about these words (rhēma).
18: 34But they understood nothing about all these things; in fact, his word (rhēma) was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what was said.
20: 26And they were not able in the presence of the people to trap him by his words (rhēma); and being amazed by his answer, they became silent.
22: 61The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word (rhēma) of the Lord, how he had said to him, "Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times."
24: 8Then they remembered his words (rhēma),
24: 11But these words (rhēma) seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them.

John

3: 34He whom God has sent speaks the words (rhēma) of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure.
5: 47But if you do not believe what he wrote, how will you believe my words (rhēma)?"
6: 63It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words (rhēma) that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.
6: 68Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words (rhēma) of eternal life.
8: 20He spoke these words (rhēma) while he was teaching in the treasury of the temple, but no one arrested him, because his hour had not yet come.
8: 47Whoever is from God hears the words (rhēma) of God. The reason you do not hear them is that you are not from God."
10: 21Others were saying, "These are not the words (rhēma) of one who has a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?"
12: 47I do not judge anyone who hears my words (rhēma) and does not keep them, for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
12: 48The one who rejects me and does not receive my word (rhēma) has a judge; on the last day the word that I have spoken will serve as judge,
14: 10Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words (rhēma) that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works.
15: 7If you abide in me, and my words (rhēma) abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
17: 8for the words (rhēma) that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me.

Acts

2: 14But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my word (rhēma).
5: 20"Go, stand in the temple and tell the people all the words (rhēma) about this life."
5: 32And we are witnesses to these events (rhēma), and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."
6: 11Then they secretly instigated some men to say, "We have heard him speak blasphemous words (rhēma) against Moses and God."
6: 13They set up false witnesses who said, "This man never stops saying words (rhēma) against this holy place and the law;
10: 22They answered, "Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear the words (rhēma) you have to say."
10: 37You know the word (rhēma) spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced:
10: 44While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word (rhēma).
11: 14he will give you the words (rhēma) by which you and your entire household will be saved.'
11: 16And I remembered the word (rhēma) of the Lord, how he had said, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'
13: 42As Paul and Barnabas were going out, the people urged them to speak about these matters (rhēma) again the next sabbath.
16: 38The police reported these words (rhēma) to the magistrates, and they were afraid when they heard that they were Roman citizens;
26: 25But Paul said, "I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking words (rhēma) of truth and decency.
28: 25So they disagreed with each other; and as they were leaving, Paul said one further word (rhēma): "The Holy Spirit was right in saying to your ancestors through the prophet Isaiah,