83 Bible Verses about will
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"Do not offer sacred things to dogs, and do not throw your pearls in front of [wild] pigs [i.e., to those who will not appreciate them], because they will probably trample on them with their feet and then turn around and attack you. "Ask [God for something] and it will be given to you; look [to God for something] and you will find it; knock [on the door of opportunity] and it will be opened up to you. For every person who asks will [certainly] receive; and the one who looks will [certainly] find; and to the person who knocks, the door will [certainly] be opened.
And this is what [else] my Father wants: That every person who sees the Son [i.e., with the eye of faith] and believes in Him should have never ending life, and I will raise him up [from the dead] on the last day."
for it is God who is at work in you, both to motivate the desire and to carry out what pleases Him.
So, the [person who seems to be] last will be first [i.e., in importance and blessings], but the [person who seems to be] first will [end up] being last."
Instead, you should be saying, "If it is what the Lord wants, we will live and do this or that."
But when they turn you over [to them], do not worry about how to speak or what you should say. For you will be told [i.e., by God] what to say at the right time.
[the quality of] each person's work will become evident [i.e., for what is it made of]. For the [judgment] day will expose his workmanship. And it will be revealed by the fire [of judgment], which will test the quality of a person's workmanship [i.e., the faithfulness of his converts].
Therefore, I intend to constantly remind you people about these things [i.e., those mentioned in verses 5-11], even though you [already] know them, and have been established in the truth you now possess.
And you people must not be conformed to [the values and standards of] this age, but you should become transformed [i.e., changed in attitude and action] by having your mind renewed [i.e., to think in a totally different way]. Then you will be able to determine [and practice] God's will, the thing that is good, and acceptable and perfect.
For where a will exists, it is necessary to prove the death of the person who made it [i.e., in order to benefit by its provisions].
But He answered them, {[{[These words are omitted in most ancient manuscripts: "When the sky is reddish in the evening, you predict fair weather [for the next day].
For it will not be you who speaks, but [rather] the Holy Spirit of your Father will be speaking in you.
But many will be last [i.e., in importance and blessings] who [seem to] be first, and those [who seem to be] first will [end up] being last."
And you will know what the truth is and the truth will set you free [i.e. from bondage to sin]."
He went to the second son and said the same thing. That son replied, '[Yes], sir, I will,' [but] then did not go.
You people should do those things which you have learned and received and heard from me, and seen in me, and [then] the God [who gives] peace will be with you.
for wherever [you store] your valuables, that is where your heart [i.e., your real concern] will be also.
because God is not a God of disorder but of peace [i.e., harmony]. As is the practice in all of the churches of the saints [i.e., God's holy people],
He will also make you stand firm [in the faith] to the end [of your lives], so that you will be [considered] without just blame on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ [returns].
Therefore, Jesus said to the twelve apostles, "Do you not want to go [with me] either?"
What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body doomed to [spiritual] death?
Come on now, you people who are saying, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this [or that] city, spend a year there, do business and make some money."
And we know that God works out everything for the good of those who love Him and are called [to serve Him] in harmony with His purpose [for them].
And whoever goes on living and believing in me, will never die [spiritually]. Do you believe this?"
Therefore, do not worry by asking, 'What are we going to eat?' or 'What are we going to drink?' or 'What are we going to wear?'
For in this way, you will be provided with a rich welcome into the never ending kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ [i.e., in heaven].
From Thematic Bible
Anthropomorphisms » Attributed to deity » Will
But you [i.e., probably an objecting Jew] will say to me, "Why does God still find fault [with people]? For who can [successfully] resist what God wants to do?"
Man » Possessed of » Will
For prophecy was never produced by the will of man, but people spoke from God, as they were carried along [i.e., inspired] by the Holy Spirit.
For if I preached because [I personally decided] I wanted to, I could claim a reward. But if I did not preach from a personal decision to do so, then it would be because I was entrusted with the task [by God].
Will » Of God, the supreme rule of duty
So, He said, "Abba, [which means] Father, everything is possible with you. Take this cup [i.e., of suffering] away from me; however, let it not be what I want but what you want for me."
Jesus answered them, "My food is doing what God, who sent me, wants me to, and accomplishing His work.
And He went on ahead a short distance and fell face-down and prayed, "My Father, allow this cup [i.e., of suffering] to pass away from me if it is [at all] possible; nevertheless, let it not be what I want, but what You want [for me]."
saying, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup [i.e., of suffering] away from me; nevertheless, let it not be what I want, but what you want [for me]."
May your kingdom come [to earth]; may your will be done on earth just as it is [already being done] in heaven.
Will » The mental faculty » Freedom of, recognized by God
If anyone [really] desires to do what God wants, he will know whether my teaching comes from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority [only].
Will » God's, submission to » Tends to spiritual knowledge
And when he could not be dissuaded [from going to Jerusalem] we stopped [trying to convince him], saying, "Let the Lord's will be done in the matter."
If anyone [really] desires to do what God wants, he will know whether my teaching comes from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority [only].
And you people must not be conformed to [the values and standards of] this age, but you should become transformed [i.e., changed in attitude and action] by having your mind renewed [i.e., to think in a totally different way]. Then you will be able to determine [and practice] God's will, the thing that is good, and acceptable and perfect.
Will » God's, submission to » Whole-hearted required
Do not serve them only when you are being watched, just to gain their approval, but as slaves of Christ, doing what God wants from your heart.
equip you with every good deed for doing God's will. [May He] work in us [to accomplish] what is very pleasing in His sight through [the power of] Jesus Christ. May there be praise to Him forever and ever. May it be so.
Will » God's, submission to » Prayer essential to
May your kingdom come [to earth]; may your will be done on earth just as it is [already being done] in heaven.
Will » God's, submission to » Christ the perfect example of
"I cannot do anything by my own [authority]. I judge [people] based on what I hear [i.e., from the Father] and my judgment [of them] is just, because I do not look for what I want [to do], but for what He who sent me [i.e., God] wants.
He [then] went away a second time and prayed, "My Father, if this [cup of suffering] cannot pass away unless I drink it [i.e., experience the suffering], [then] let what You want be done."
Will » God's, submission to » The rule of every-day life
And the world, with its [physical and material] desires, is passing away, but the person who does what God wants will continue to live forever.
Instead, you should be saying, "If it is what the Lord wants, we will live and do this or that."
Will » God's, submission to » Establishes a divine relationship
"For whoever will do what my Father in heaven desires, is my brother and sister and mother."
Will » A testament » In force only after death
For where a will exists, it is necessary to prove the death of the person who made it [i.e., in order to benefit by its provisions]. For a will is in force [only] when there has been a death; for it is not in effect as long as the one who made it is [still] alive.
Will » God's, submission to » The result of inward law
Will » A testament » Of abraham
Will » A testament » Of david
Will » A testament » Of jacob
Will » A testament » Of jehoshaphat
Will » A testament » May not be annulled
Brothers, I will use an illustration from the way people deal with each other: Even though an agreement is made between people, once it is finally settled, no one can cancel it or include additional provisions to it.
Topics on Will
According To His Will
Romans 8:28And we know that God works out everything for the good of those who love Him and are called [to serve Him] in harmony with His purpose [for them].
Betrayal, God Never Will
2 Timothy 1:12For I am suffering these things [See verse 8] for this reason [i.e., because of being a Gospel preacher]. Yet I am not ashamed because I know whom I have believed in [i.e., Jesus], and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him [i.e., Paul's spiritual well-being] until that day [i.e., the day of judgment].
Christ's Disciples Will Suffer
2 Timothy 4:5But you should be sober-minded about everything, [willing to] endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Death Will Soon Happen
Hebrews 11:22By [having] faith, when Joseph was about to die, he mentioned the Israelites' departure [from Egypt] and gave [them] instructions concerning his bones [i.e., that they were to take them back to Palestine. See Gen. 50:25].
Do Not Fear For God Will Help
Acts 27:24saying, 'Do not be afraid Paul, for you must appear before Caesar, and look, God will grant you [the safety of] all these men aboard ship [along] with yourself.'
Doing God's Will
John 7:17If anyone [really] desires to do what God wants, he will know whether my teaching comes from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority [only].
Famine Will Come
Revelation 18:8So, all at once her plagues [i.e., judgments] will fall upon her. [They will be] death and grief and famine. And she will be burned up with fire, for the Lord God who judges her, is mighty.
Fear Will Come
Luke 21:26Men will become despondent from fear, and from dreading the [terrible] things which will come upon the earth, for the forces of the heavens will be shaken.
Free Will
Philippians 2:13for it is God who is at work in you, both to motivate the desire and to carry out what pleases Him.
Freedom, Of The Will
Acts 2:21And the time will come when every person who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved' [i.e., whoever appeals to God through obedient faith in Christ].
God Will Be With You
2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers, good-bye [or, "be glad"]. Be fully restored [spiritually]. Be comforted [or, "exhort one another"]. Think alike on things. Be at peace among yourselves. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
God Will Bless
James 1:25But the person who looks closely into the perfect law that brings freedom, and continues to do so, is not a listener who forgets [what he hears], but someone who does the work [it requires]. This person will be blessed for doing so.
God Will Comfort
Revelation 7:17For the Lamb, who is at the center of the throne, will be their Shepherd and will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
God Will Forgive
Hebrews 8:12For I will be merciful to their wickedness [i.e., by forgiving them] and I will not remember their sins anymore."
God Will Keep Safe
2 Thessalonians 3:3But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one [Note: The Greek says just "the evil"].
God Will Kill His People
Matthew 21:41They answered him, "He will bring terrible destruction on those evil men and will lease the vineyard to other tenant farmers who will deliver the crops to him each harvest time."
God Will Kill The Peoples
Revelation 2:23And I will strike her children dead [or, "kill her children by some terrible calamity" See Ex. 5:3 LXX]. Then all the churches will know that I am the One who searches the inmost being of people [Note: The Greek says, "searches the kidneys and hearts." In that day these internal organs stood for the inner thoughts, emotions, etc.]. And I will repay each one of you people according to what you have done.
God Will No More Be Angry
Romans 5:9Since we are now made right with God by the blood of Christ [i.e., by His dying on the cross], how much more certain it is that we will be saved from God's wrath [in the future] by Him!
God Will Requite
2 Timothy 4:14Alexander the metal worker did me much harm; the Lord will repay him for what he did.
God Will Show Mercy
Romans 9:15For He said to Moses [Ex. 33:19], "I will show pity to whomever I want, and I will show mercy to whomever I want."
God Works His Will
Ephesians 1:11It is in [fellowship with] Christ that we [Jewish Christians] also were selected as [God's] inheritance [i.e., to receive His never ending blessings], having been predetermined according to the plan of God, who works out everything in harmony with what He wants.
God's Will
1 Peter 2:15For it is God's will that, by doing good, you should put to silence the ignorant [talk and actions] of foolish people.
God's Will Be Done
Acts 21:14And when he could not be dissuaded [from going to Jerusalem] we stopped [trying to convince him], saying, "Let the Lord's will be done in the matter."
God, Will Of
2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is inspired by God [Note: Literally, this word means "breathed out by God"] and is useful for teaching [truth], rebuking [wrongdoing], correcting [error] and for providing instruction [i.e., training] on how to live right,
I Will Be Their God
2 Corinthians 6:16And what agreement is there between a temple of God and idols? For we are a temple of the living God, just as God said [Lev. 26:12], "I will live in them and walk among them [i.e., among His people]; and I will be their God and they will be my people."
I Will Praise You With Music
Romans 15:9and so that the Gentiles [also] may honor God for His mercy, as it is written [Psa. 18:49], "Therefore, I will praise you among the Gentiles and sing to your name." [Note: Paul here accommodates the words of King David by applying them to Jews participating with Gentiles in praising God as part of the one body].
I Will Sing Praises
1 Corinthians 14:15What should I do then? I will pray with my spirit [i.e. from within], and I will pray with my understanding also [i.e., with a knowledge of what I am saying]. I will sing with my spirit, and I will sing with my understanding also.
Killing Will Happen
Matthew 24:9At that time people will turn you over [to the authorities] for persecution and will [even] kill you. And people from all countries will hate you for being loyal to me.
Knowing God's Will
Romans 12:2And you people must not be conformed to [the values and standards of] this age, but you should become transformed [i.e., changed in attitude and action] by having your mind renewed [i.e., to think in a totally different way]. Then you will be able to determine [and practice] God's will, the thing that is good, and acceptable and perfect.
Not My Will But God's
Matthew 26:39And He went on ahead a short distance and fell face-down and prayed, "My Father, allow this cup [i.e., of suffering] to pass away from me if it is [at all] possible; nevertheless, let it not be what I want, but what You want [for me]."
Prayer, And God's Will
1 John 5:14And this is [how we can express] boldness in our relationship with God: Whatever we ask [of God, in prayer], so long as it is in harmony with His will for us, [we know] He hears our request.
Sanctification As God's Will
1 Thessalonians 4:3For it is God's will that you should be dedicated to Him, [that is], you should avoid sexual immorality.
Self Will
Luke 19:14But the citizens [of his newly acquired kingdom] hated him and sent a delegation after him [i.e., to the person who appointed the gentleman king over them], saying, 'We do not want this man to rule over us.'
Shame Will Come
Luke 14:9Then the one who invited both of you will come [over] and say to you, 'Give this man your seat [at the table],' and then you will be embarrassed and have to move to the least important seat.
Submission To God's Will
Matthew 6:10May your kingdom come [to earth]; may your will be done on earth just as it is [already being done] in heaven.
The Honourable Will Be Honoured
1 Thessalonians 4:4Each of you should know how to control his own body in a dedicated and honorable way,
The I Will's of Christ
Matthew 26:39And He went on ahead a short distance and fell face-down and prayed, "My Father, allow this cup [i.e., of suffering] to pass away from me if it is [at all] possible; nevertheless, let it not be what I want, but what You want [for me]."
The Proud Will Be Abased
Matthew 23:12And whoever exalts himself [as important] will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted [as important].
The Wicked Will Perish
John 9:31We know that God does not listen to sinners [i.e., when they pray]; but God does listen to the person who reveres Him and does what He wants.
The Will Of Men
Matthew 21:31Which of these two sons did what his father wanted?" They answered, "The first one." Jesus said to them, "Truly I tell you, tax collectors and prostitutes [will] enter the kingdom of God ahead of you.
What God's Will Is
Revelation 4:11"Our Lord and our God, you deserve to receive the glory and the honor and the power for you created everything, and they exist because you wanted them to, so they were created."
What Heaven Will Be Like
Revelation 21:3And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Look, the Tabernacle of God [i.e., God's presence] is with people and He will live with them, and they will be His people, and God Himself will be among them {{Some ancient manuscripts add "and will be their God"}}.
Who Will Fast
Matthew 9:14Some of John's disciples came to Jesus saying, "Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast frequently [i.e., going without food and/or drink for religious reasons], but your disciples do not fast [at all]?"
You Will Rejoice In Salvation
Galatians 5:22But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,
