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sake

Meaning of “sake”

Cause, account, purpose, interest, or benefit; used in phrases meaning because of or for the benefit of someone or something.

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145 occurrences135 verses38 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 3:17

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Colossians 1:24
Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:
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1611 witness · Colossians 1:24 · retained source text

Who now reioyce in my sufferings for you, and fill vp that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh, for his bodies sake, which is the Church,

Colossians 3:6
For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
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1611 witness · Colossians 3:6 · retained source text

For which things sake, the wrath of God commeth on the children of disobedience,

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