10 Bible Verses about People Unwilling

And, though it is those very Scriptures that bear testimony to me, you refuse to come to me to have life.

The King was much distressed; yet, on account of his oath and of the guests at his table, he did not like to refuse her.

For a time the judge refused, but afterwards he said to himself 'Although I am without fear of God or regard for man,

"In truth I tell you," he continued, "when you were young, you used to put on your own girdle, and walk wherever you wished; but, when you have grown old, you will have to stretch out your hands, while some one else puts on your girdle, and takes you where you do not wish."

Her husband, Joseph, was a religious man and, being unwilling to expose her to contempt, resolved to put an end to their betrothal privately.

Let every one give as he has determined before hand, not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves 'a cheerful giver.'

Jerusalem! Jerusalem! She who slays the Prophets and stones the messengers sent to her--Oh, how often have I wished to gather your children round me, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not came!

Jerusalem! Jerusalem! she who slays the Prophets and stones the messengers sent to her--Oh, how often have I wished to gather your children round me, as a hen takes her brood under her wings, and you would not come!

He sent his servants to call those who had been invited to the banquet, but they were unwilling to come.

'Yes, sir,' he answered; but he did not go.