Maybe there's a co-worker whose mere existence on this planet is an irritation to you. (careertrend.net)
Life, as John uses that word in the prologue, is not mere existence. (religion-online.org)
From mere existence through tribal justice through the detailed code of the Law of Moses through the revelation by Jesus of the dual foundation and purpose and expectation of the Law through the invitation to live a new life of resurrection and transformation with God as the only ruler of our new life. (nakedpastor.com)