79 Bible Verses about eagerness

Of the Gadites there separated themselves to David to the stronghold in the wilderness, mighty men of valor, men trained for war, that could handle shield and spear; whose faces were like the faces of lions, and they were as swift as the roes on the mountains;

After him, Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired another portion, from the turning of the wall to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest.

Be it known to the king, that we went into the province of Judah, to the house of the great God, which is built with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls; and this work goes on with diligence and prospers in their hands.

She seeks wool and flax, and works eagerly with her hands.

For Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening, if it were possible for him, to be in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.

But we, brothers, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence, not in heart, tried even harder to see your face with great desire,

I said, "Just fear me. Receive correction, so that her dwelling won't be cut off, according to all that I have appointed concerning her." But they rose early and corrupted all their doings.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

They conspire and lurk, watching my steps, they are eager to take my life.

If they say, "Come with us, Let's lie in wait for blood; let's lurk secretly for the innocent without cause; let's swallow them up alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down into the pit.

A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

And she came in immediately with haste to the king, and asked, "I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter."

They zealously seek you, but for no good purpose; they desire to alienate you, that you may be zealous for them. But it is always good to be zealous in a good cause, and not only when I am present with you.

concerning zeal, persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless.

All Judah rejoiced at the oath; for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the LORD gave them rest all around.

Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.

You, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.

One thing I have asked of the LORD, that I will seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to see the LORD's beauty, and to inquire in his temple.

As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants after you, God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?

God, you are my God. I will earnestly seek you. My soul thirsts for you. My flesh longs for you, in a dry and weary land, where there is no water.

Do not let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear the LORD all the day long.

which our twelve tribes, earnestly serving night and day, hope to attain. Concerning this hope I am accused by the Jews, O King.

Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

For behold, this same thing, that you were made sorry in a godly way, what earnest care it worked in you. Yes, what defense, indignation, fear, longing, zeal, and vengeance. In everything you demonstrated yourselves to be pure in the matter.

Let us therefore give diligence to enter into that rest, lest anyone fall after the same example of disobedience.

We desire that each one of you may show the same diligence to the fullness of hope even to the end,

as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby to salvation,

Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;

Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways: as a nation that did righteousness, and did not forsake the ordinance of their God, they ask of me righteous judgments; they delight to draw near to God.

When he killed them, then they inquired after him. They returned and sought God earnestly. They remembered that God was their rock, the Most High God, their redeemer. But they flattered him with their mouth, and lied to him with their tongue.read more.
For their heart was not right with him, neither were they faithful in his covenant.

"Hear this, house of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel, and have come forth out of the waters of Judah; who swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.

But as you abound in everything, in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in the love from us that is in you, see that you also abound in this grace.

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

Now who is he who will harm you, if you become zealous of that which is good?

not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, as God wants; not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

Your people offer themselves willingly in the day of your power, in holy array. Out of the womb of the morning, you have the dew of your youth.

or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

So also you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek that you may abound to the building up of the church.

being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

So, for my part, I am eager to preach the Good News to you also who are in Rome.

Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.

This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, although he knew only the baptism of John.

Then Paul answered, "What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."

yes, making it my aim to proclaim the Good News, not where Christ was already named, that I might not build on another's foundation.

according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.

David himself calls him Lord, so how can he be his son?" The common people heard him gladly.

Therefore I sent to you at once, and it was good of you to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God to hear all things that have been commanded you by the Lord."

As he was going out into the way, one ran to him, knelt before him, and asked him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?"

And just then someone came to him and said, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?"

A certain ruler asked him, saying, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"

It happened, when the angels went away from them into the sky, that the men, the shepherds, said one to another, "Let us go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us."

All the people came early in the morning to him in the temple to hear him.

So when the Samaritans came to him, they begged him to stay with them. He stayed there two days.

So when they went out they begged that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath.

Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.

Be diligent in these things. Give yourself wholly to them, that your progress may be revealed to all.

They came, everyone whose heart stirred him up, and everyone whom his spirit made willing, and brought the LORD's offering, for the work of the Tent of Meeting, and for all of its service, and for the holy garments. They came, both men and women, as many as were willing-hearted, and brought brooches, earrings, signet rings, and armlets, all jewels of gold; even every man who offered an offering of gold to the LORD.

Then the people rejoiced, because they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

But now complete the doing also, that as there was the readiness to be willing, so there may be the completion also out of your ability.

They only asked us to remember the poor?which very thing I was also zealous to do.

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;

Now I beg you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your prayers to God for me,

I thank my God whenever I remember you, always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.

"Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has turned my wrath away from the children of Israel, in that he was jealous with my jealousy among them, so that I did not consume the children of Israel in my jealousy.

He said, "I have been very jealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and slain your prophets with the sword. I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away."

He said, "Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD." So he made him ride in his chariot.

His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will consume me."

so that you are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.

Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you do not expect him."

For the creation waits with eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.

Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.

For we, through the Spirit, by faith wait for the hope of righteousness.

For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;