27 Bible Verses about Need

for though by this time you ought to be capable of teaching others, you want to be instructed anew in the first principles of the divine oracles; and are in such a state as to stand in need of milk, rather than of solid nourishment.

but John opposed him, I have need, said he, to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?

but the best and the most necessary concern is, what Mary has pitch'd upon, of which she shall never be deprived.

don't therefore imitate them: for your father knows what you want, before you ask him.

so that they sold their possessions and goods, and distributed the money to every one as his occasions required.

the city had no need either of the sun, or of the moon to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamb is the luminary thereof.

when he had spent all, there happen'd to be a severe famine in that country;

for the execution of this charitable office, does not only supply the necessities of the converts, but by the thanksgivings of many redounds also to the glory of God.

it is not my indigence that makes me say this: for I have learn'd, in whatevever state I am, therewith to be content: I know how to be in want, I know how to abound: every where, and in every circumstance, I have been prepar'd for fulness or famine, for plenty or penury:

and whoever shall give only a cup of cold water to the meanest of you, considering him as my disciple, shall most assuredly be far from losing his reward.

but as the day was far advanc'd, his disciples came to him, and said, this is a desart place, and it is now late. dismiss the company, that they may go to the neighbouring farms and villages to buy provisions, for they have nothing to eat. Jesus replied, do you your selves give them something to eat. shall we go then, said they, to purchase bread, to the value of two hundred denarii, for them to eat?read more.
go see, said he, how many loaves you have: and having examin'd, they told him, five, and two fishes. then he order'd the people to sit down in distinct companies upon the green grass. and they sat down in several divisions, some consisting of an hundred, and some of fifty. Jesus then having taken the five loaves and the two fishes, look'd up to heaven and gave thanks; then breaking the loaves, he gave them to his disciples to distribute among the people: for whom he likewise divided the two fishes. so that they all eat a sufficient share, though the fragments of bread they took up, with what remain'd of the fishes, amounted to twelve baskets full;

and among the rest a woman, who had been troubled with an hemorrhage twelve years, having consum'd her whole fortune upon physicians, who could none of them cure her; she getting behind him, touched the border of his garment: and immediately her indisposition was removed. upon which Jesus said, who was it that touch'd me? they being all at a loss, what to answer, at length Peter, and the others with him, said, master, the crowd are squeezing and pressing about you, and yet you cry, "who touch'd me?"read more.
but Jesus said, somebody has touched me: for I know what influence my power has had. then the woman finding she could not conceal herself, came trembling, and kneeling down before him, confess'd before all the people, why she had touch'd him, and how she was instantly cured. but he said to her, daughter, don't be under any concern: your faith has sav'd you, go in peace.

for at the appointed time Christ died for us, when we were in a helpless, sinful state. now for a wicked man no one would willingly die; but for a benefactor some have readily offer'd to die. but herein hath God displayed his love towards us, in that Christ died for us, even while we were yet sinners.

show regard to widows that are really such. if a widow has children or grand-children, let them above all things instruct their own family to be religious, and let them be grateful to their parents, for this is acceptable to God. as for the widow, who is really such, and without any assistance, let her place all her hopes in God, and be assiduous in supplication and prayer.read more.
the widow of pleasure is dead tho' she lives. these things recommend to them, that they may be without reproach. he that takes no care of his relations, especially those of his own family, has renounc'd the faith and is worse than an infidel.

we ought to think that sufficient. but they who will be rich, expose