Emphasis Scriptures

The word 'while' occurs 358 times in the standard works.

59 of those occurances are found in the list of scriptures highlighted below. These verses have the highest concentration of the word 'while' in the standard works and contain 16.5% of all occurances. Assuming 30 seconds per verse, it would take about 22 minutes to read the entire list.

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John 16:16-19 (7 in 4 verses)

Alma 60:21-23 (4 in 3 verses)

John 12:35-36 (3 in 2 verses)

Job 1:16-18 (3 in 3 verses)

Alma 60:5-7 (3 in 3 verses)

D&C 85:6-8 (3 in 3 verses)

Ex. 33:22 (2 in 1 verse)

Ps. 146:2 (2 in 1 verse)

Isa. 55:6 (2 in 1 verse)

Nahum 1:10 (2 in 1 verse)

Luke 24:32 (2 in 1 verse)

Mosiah 13:5 (2 in 1 verse)

Mosiah 23:25 (2 in 1 verse)

Alma 8:14 (2 in 1 verse)

Alma 13:4 (2 in 1 verse)

3 Ne. 28:9 (2 in 1 verse)

2 Sam. 12:21-22 (2 in 2 verses)

Eccl. 12:1-2 (2 in 2 verses)

Acts 1:9-10 (2 in 2 verses)

1 Ne. 17:2-3 (2 in 2 verses)

Mosiah 10:12-13 (2 in 2 verses)

Alma 28:11-12 (2 in 2 verses)

Alma 31:27-28 (2 in 2 verses)

3 Ne. 12:25-26 (2 in 2 verses)

Exact Word Count

  FULL PART ALL
OT 115 7 122
NT 99 3 102
Matt. 17 1 18
Mark 9 0 9
Luke 19 0 19
John 17 0 17
Acts 17 1 18
Rom. 3 0 3
1 Cor. 3 0 3
2 Cor. 1 1 2
Gal. 1 0 1
1 Tim. 2 0 2
Heb. 5 0 5
1 Pet. 3 0 3
2 Pet. 2 0 2
BM 84 0 84
DC 49 0 49
PGP 11 0 11
TOTAL 358 10 368

Matt. 1:20
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

Matt. 9:18
While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.

Matt. 12:46
While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.

Matt. 13:21
Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.

Matt. 13:25
But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.

Matt. 13:29
But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.

Matt. 14:22
And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

Matt. 17:5
While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

Matt. 17:22
And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:

Matt. 22:41
While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,

Matt. 25:5
While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

Matt. 25:10
And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.

Matt. 26:36
Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

Matt. 26:47
And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

Matt. 26:73
And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.

Matt. 27:63
Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.

Matt. 28:13
Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

Mark 1:35
And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

Mark 2:19
And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.

Mark 5:35
While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?

Mark 6:31
And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.

Mark 6:45
And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.

Mark 12:35
And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David?

Mark 14:32
And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.

Mark 14:43
And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.

Mark 15:44
And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead.

Luke 1:8
And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course,

Luke 2:6
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

Luke 5:34
And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?

Luke 8:13
They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

Luke 8:49
While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.

Luke 9:34
While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

Luke 9:43
And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

Luke 10:13
Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

Luke 14:32
Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.

Luke 18:4
And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

Luke 22:47
And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.

Luke 22:58
And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.

Luke 22:60
And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.

Luke 24:15
And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.

Luke 24:32
And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?

Luke 24:41
And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?

Luke 24:44
And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.

Luke 24:51
And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

John 4:31
In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.

John 5:7
The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.

John 7:33
Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me.

John 9:4
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

John 12:35
Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

John 12:36
While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.

John 13:33
Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.

John 14:19
Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.

John 16:16
A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.

John 16:17
Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?

John 16:18
They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith.

John 16:19
Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me?

John 17:12
While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

Acts 1:9
And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.

Acts 1:10
And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;

Acts 9:39
Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

Acts 10:10
And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

Acts 10:17
Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,

Acts 10:19
While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

Acts 10:44
While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

Acts 15:7
And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

Acts 17:16
Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.

Acts 18:18
And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.

Acts 19:1
And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,

Acts 20:11
When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed.

Acts 22:17
And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;

Acts 24:20
Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council,

Acts 25:8
While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have I offended any thing at all.

Acts 27:33
And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing.

Acts 28:6
Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.

Rom. 2:15
Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)

Rom. 5:8
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Rom. 7:3
So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man.

1 Cor. 3:4
For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?

1 Cor. 8:13
Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.

1 Cor. 16:7
For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

2 Cor. 4:18
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Gal. 2:17
But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid.

1 Tim. 5:6
But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.

1 Tim. 6:10
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Heb. 3:13
But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

Heb. 3:15
While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation.

Heb. 9:8
The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:

Heb. 9:17
For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.

Heb. 10:37
For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.

1 Pet. 3:2
While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.

1 Pet. 3:20
Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.

1 Pet. 5:10
But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

2 Pet. 2:13
And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;

2 Pet. 2:19
While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.