2,301 verses contain “now” (in the KJV: 1,692, in the BSB: 1,347) — showing 1,401–1,500
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Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:
Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died without having children. So he left his wife to his brother.
For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
For at that time there will be great tribulation, unmatched from the beginning of the world until now, and never to be seen again.
Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”
Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.
When evening came, Jesus was reclining with the twelve disciples.
But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.
I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.”
Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
Then He returned to the disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.
Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?
Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.
Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
“You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.
At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy.
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
Now it was the governor’s custom at the feast to release to the crowd a prisoner of their choosing.
He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.
“He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.
He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.
He trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”
Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.
From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land.
Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.
When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified and said, “Truly this was the Son of God.”
Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened.
And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.
Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed:
By now the hour was already late. So the disciples came to Jesus and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late.
For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.
Now in holding to the tradition of the elders, the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat until they wash their hands ceremonially.
I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:
“I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat.
But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
will fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life.
And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.
Then Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple courts. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, He went out to Bethany with the Twelve.
Now there were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed.
Now there were seven brothers. The first one married and died, leaving no children.
And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?
For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.
For those will be days of tribulation unmatched from the beginning of God’s creation until now, and never to be seen again.
After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death.
Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him.
And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
When Jesus returned the third time, He said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? That is enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none.
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any.
Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.
Now it was Pilate’s custom at the feast to release to the people a prisoner of their choosing.
And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,
Now it was already evening. Since it was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath),
Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
Early on the first day of the week, after Jesus had risen, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had driven out seven demons.
And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.
But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.
And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.
And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.”
For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.
Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.
When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire.
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.
Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
When Jesus had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch.”
And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.”
Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her.
Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
Now this is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God.
Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.
One day Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side of the lake.” So He got into a boat with them and set out.
And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
Now by chance a priest was going down the same road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.
And suppose the one inside answers, ‘Do not bother me. My door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot get up to give you anything.’
The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.
And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?
So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’
For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
From now on, five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three.
And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,
Large crowds were now traveling with Jesus, and He turned and said to them,
Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus.
Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.
Meanwhile the older son was in the field, and as he approached the house, he heard music and dancing.
There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”
And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;
And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:
Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.
There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children.
Now there were seven brothers. The first one married a wife, but died childless.
Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.
Even Moses demonstrates that the dead are raised, in the passage about the burning bush. For he calls the Lord ‘the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’
When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.
Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching,