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authority

Meaning of “authority”

1. The right or power to command, rule, judge, speak, or act. 2. A position or exercise of such rule or power.

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37 occurrences34 verses12 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Esther 9:29

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2 Corinthians 10:8

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For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:

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The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 10:8 · retained source text

For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority (which the Lord hath giuen vs for edification, and not for your destruction) I should not be ashamed:

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Where “authority” appears

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Esther1 occurrence
1 verse Proverbs1 occurrence
1 verse Matthew7 occurrences
6 verses Mark8 occurrences
7 verses Luke9 occurrences
8 verses John1 occurrence
1 verse Acts4 occurrences
4 verses 1 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verse 2 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Timothy2 occurrences
2 verses Titus1 occurrence
1 verse Revelation1 occurrence
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