20 occurrences in 8 translations

'Surpassing' in the Bible

you are granted wisdom and discernment. Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you."

Temporal BlessingsPresent, TheRiches, Nature OfGifts From God, TemporalRiches

Praise him for his mighty acts! Praise him for his surpassing greatness!

Praise, Reasons ForWhat God Does

At that time my reason returned to me. And my majesty and splendor were restored to me for the glory of my kingdom, and my counselors and my nobles began seeking me out; so I was reestablished in my sovereignty, and surpassing greatness was added to me.

Adding BlessingRegaining SanityReinstating PeopleThose Looking For Peoplegreatness

An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest [surpassing the others in esteem and authority].

disagreementsGreatness Of DisciplesDiscipleshipgreatness

at midday, O King, I saw on the way a light from heaven surpassing the brightness of the sun, shining all around me and those who were traveling with me.

Light, NaturalNoonThe SunLight In The World

And as for myself, brethren, when I came to you, it was not with surpassing power of eloquence or earthly wisdom that I came, announcing to you that which God had commanded me to bear witness to.

Ministers, Way They Should TeachPeople VisitingWitness To The GospelFoolishness Of GodExcellenceSpeechpreachingtestimonyego

For also that which was glorified is not glorified in this respect, on account of the surpassing glory.

Imperfect Nature Of Human Glory

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves;

ClayPower Through GodGod, Power OfPower, HumanRiches, SpiritualTreasureSpiritual TreasuresNot MeExcellencegreatnesspot

And they will have deep affection for you in their prayers on your behalf because of the surpassing grace of God in you.

Grace, Description OfThe Grace Given To MenPraying For Otherssupplication

For I reckon that in nothing I am behind those who are in surpassing degree apostles.

False Teachers, Examples OfRelative GreatnessFalse Apostles

I have become a fool; ye have compelled me; for I ought to have been commended by you; for I have been nothing behind those who were in surpassing degree apostles, if also I am nothing.

CommendationApostles, IdentficationFalse Teachers, Examples OfFoolish PeopleRelative GreatnessFalse ApostlesOutward CompulsionPraising Specific PeopleI Am Unimportant

Bible Theasaurus

Exceed (15 instances)
Exceeding (100 instances)
Excel (20 instances)
Exceptional (5 instances)
Outdo (2 instances)
Outstrip (1 instance)
Surpass (7 instances)
Surpassing (20 instances)
Transcendent (5 instances)

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