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sakes

Meaning of “sakes”

Causes, interests, or benefits; used in phrases meaning because of or for the benefit of the persons or things named.

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31 occurrences29 verses18 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 18:26

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John 11:15
And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · John 11:15 · retained source text

And I am glad for your sakes, that I was not there (to the intent yee may beleeue:) Neuerthelesse, let vs goe vnto him.

John 12:30
Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · John 12:30 · retained source text

Iesus answered, and said, This voice came not because of mee, but for your sakes.

John 17:19
And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · John 17:19 · retained source text

And for their sakes I sanctifie my selfe, that they also might be sanctified through the trueth.

1611 marginal noteOr, truely sanctified.

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