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wherefore

Meaning of “wherefore”

1. For that reason, or as a conclusion from what precedes; therefore or consequently. 2. For what reason or purpose; why.

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First occurrence: Genesis 10:9

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2 Corinthians 5:9
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 5:9 · retained source text

Wherefore we labour, that whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

1611 marginal noteOr, indeuour.

2 Corinthians 5:16
Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
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1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 5:16 · retained source text

Wherefore hencefoorth know we no man, after the flesh: yea, though we haue knowen Christ after the flesh, yet now hencefoorth knowe wee him no more.

2 Corinthians 6:17
Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 6:17 · retained source text

Wherefore come out from among them, and bee yee separate, saieth the Lord, and touch not the vncleane thing, and I will receiue you,

1611 marginal noteEsa. 52.11.

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.
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1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 7:12 · retained source text

Wherefore though I wrote vnto 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 appeare vnto you.

2 Corinthians 8:24
Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.
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1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 8:24 · retained source text

Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the Churches, the proofe of your loue, & of our boasting on your behalfe.

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