Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.
Bible References
The will
Genesis 43:14
and may God Almighty grant you compassion and favor before the man, so that he will release to you your other brother [Simeon] and Benjamin. And as for me, if I am bereaved of my children [Joseph, Simeon, and Benjamin], I am bereaved.”
1 Samuel 3:18
So Samuel told him everything, hiding nothing from him. And Eli said, “It is the Lord; may He do what seems good to Him.”
2 Samuel 15:25
Then the king told Zadok, “Take the ark of God back to [its rightful place in] the city [of Jerusalem, the capital]. If I find favor in the Lord’s sight, He will bring me back again and let me see both it and His dwelling place (habitation).
2 Kings 20:19
Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the Lord which you have spoken is good.” For he thought, “Is it not good, if [at least] there will be peace and security in my lifetime?”
Matthew 6:10
‘Your kingdom come,
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
‘
Matthew 26:39
And after going a little farther, He fell face down and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible [that is, consistent with Your will], let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.”
Luke 11:2
He said to them,
“When you pray, say:
‘Father, hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come.
Luke 22:42
saying, “Father, if You are willing, remove this cup [of divine wrath] from Me; yet not My will, but [always] Yours be done.”