96 Bible Verses about will
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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
"Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you. "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day."
for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me."
Instead you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that."
for all the land that you see I will give to you and to your offspring forever.
When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour.
each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.
Therefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have.
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground!
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
For where a will is involved, the death of the one who made it must be established.
All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children.
He answered them, "When it is evening, you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.'
For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
And he went to the other son and said the same. And he answered, 'I go, sir,' but did not go.
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me--practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,
who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I will praise the LORDas long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit"--
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?"
Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?'
Woe to the wicked! It shall be ill with him, for what his hands have dealt out shall be done to him.
Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
From Thematic Bible
Anthropomorphisms » Attributed to deity » Will
You will say to me then, "Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?"
Man » Possessed of » Will
For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward, but if not of my own will, I am still entrusted with a stewardship.
Will » Of God, the supreme rule of duty
And he said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will."
Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.
And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will."
saying, "Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done."
Will » The mental faculty » Freedom of, recognized by God
And he said to him, "Thus says the LORD, 'Because you have let go out of your hand the man whom I had devoted to destruction, therefore your life shall be for his life, and your people for his people.'"
Put me in remembrance; let us argue together; set forth your case, that you may be proved right.
It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the disaster that I intend to do to them, so that every one may turn from his evil way, and that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin."
"Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be eaten by the sword; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken."
If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.
Will » God's, submission to » Tends to spiritual knowledge
And since he would not be persuaded, we ceased and said, "Let the will of the Lord be done."
If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Will » God's, submission to » Whole-hearted required
not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart,
equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Will » God's, submission to » Prayer essential to
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground!
Will » God's, submission to » Christ the perfect example of
"I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me.
Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, "My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done."
Will » God's, submission to » The rule of every-day life
And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.
Instead you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that."
Will » God's, submission to » Establishes a divine relationship
For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."
Will » A testament » In force only after death
For where a will is involved, the death of the one who made it must be established. For a will takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is alive.
Will » God's, submission to » The result of inward law
Will » A testament » Of abraham
Abraham gave all he had to Isaac. But to the sons of his concubines Abraham gave gifts, and while he was still living he sent them away from his son Isaac, eastward to the east country.
Will » A testament » Of david
When David's time to die drew near, he commanded Solomon his son, saying, "I am about to go the way of all the earth. Be strong, and show yourself a man, and keep the charge of the LORD your God, walking in his ways and keeping his statutes, his commandments, his rules, and his testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn, read more.
that the LORD may establish his word that he spoke concerning me, saying, 'If your sons pay close attention to their way, to walk before me in faithfulness with all their heart and with all their soul, you shall not lack a man on the throne of Israel.' "Moreover, you also know what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, how he dealt with the two commanders of the armies of Israel, Abner the son of Ner, and Amasa the son of Jether, whom he killed, avenging in time of peace for blood that had been shed in war, and putting the blood of war on the belt around his waist and on the sandals on his feet. Act therefore according to your wisdom, but do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace. But deal loyally with the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, for with such loyalty they met me when I fled from Absalom your brother. And there is also with you Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjaminite from Bahurim, who cursed me with a grievous curse on the day when I went to Mahanaim. But when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD, saying, 'I will not put you to death with the sword.' Now therefore do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You will know what you ought to do to him, and you shall bring his gray head down with blood to Sheol."
Will » A testament » Of jacob
Will » A testament » Of jehoshaphat
Their father gave them great gifts of silver, gold, and valuable possessions, together with fortified cities in Judah, but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram, because he was the firstborn.
Will » A testament » May not be annulled
To give a human example, brothers:even with a man-made covenant, no one annuls it or adds to it once it has been ratified.
Topics on Will
According To His Will
Romans 8:28And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Betrayal, God Never Will
Psalm 89:33but I will not remove from him my steadfast love or be false to my faithfulness.
Christ's Disciples Will Suffer
2 Timothy 4:5As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Do Not Fear For God Will Help
Joel 2:21"Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice, for the LORD has done great things!
Doing God's Will
John 7:17If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority.
Failture, God Will Never
1 Chronicles 28:20Then David said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the LORD God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.
Famine Will Come
2 Samuel 24:13So Gad came to David and told him, and said to him, "Shall three years of famine come to you in your land? Or will you flee three months before your foes while they pursue you? Or shall there be three days' pestilence in your land? Now consider, and decide what answer I shall return to him who sent me."
Fear Will Come
Luke 21:26people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
Free Will
Psalm 54:6With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you; I will give thanks to your name, O LORD, for it is good.
Freedom, Of The Will
Deuteronomy 11:26-28"See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse:
God Will Answer
Jeremiah 33:3Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
God Will Be Angry
Exodus 32:10Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may burn hot against them and I may consume them, in order that I may make a great nation of you."
God Will Be With You
Genesis 28:20Then Jacob made a vow, saying, "If God will be with me and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat and clothing to wear,
God Will Bless
Psalm 115:12The LORD has remembered us; he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron;
God Will Bring Harm
Joshua 24:20If you forsake the LORD and serve foreign gods, then he will turn and do you harm and consume you, after having done you good."
God Will Cause Defeat
2 Kings 21:14And I will forsake the remnant of my heritage and give them into the hand of their enemies, and they shall become a prey and a spoil to all their enemies,
God Will Comfort
Isaiah 66:13As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
God Will Forgive
Jeremiah 31:34And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, 'Know the LORD,'for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more."
God Will Keep Safe
Jeremiah 32:37Behold, I will gather them from all the countries to which I drove them in my anger and my wrath and in great indignation. I will bring them back to this place, and I will make them dwell in safety.
God Will Kill His People
Ezekiel 21:3and say to the land of Israel, Thus says the LORD: Behold, I am against you and will draw my sword from its sheath and will cut off from you both righteous and wicked.
God Will Kill The Peoples
Amos 2:3I will cut off the ruler from its midst, and will kill all its princes with him," says the LORD.
God Will No More Be Angry
Isaiah 54:9"This is like the days of Noah to me: as I swore that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth, so I have sworn that I will not be angry with you, and will not rebuke you.
God Will Requite
1 Samuel 26:23The LORD rewards every man for his righteousness and his faithfulness, for the LORD gave you into my hand today, and I would not put out my hand against the LORD's anointed.
God Will Show Mercy
Romans 9:15For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion."
God Works His Will
Ephesians 1:11In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,
God's Will
1 Peter 2:15For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.
God's Will Be Done
Acts 21:14And since he would not be persuaded, we ceased and said, "Let the will of the Lord be done."
God, Will Of
2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
Human Will
2 Chronicles 29:31Then Hezekiah said, "You have now consecrated yourselves to the LORD. Come near; bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD." And the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all who were of a willing heart brought burnt offerings.
I Will Be Their God
Genesis 17:8And I will give to you and to your offspring after you the land of your sojournings, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession, and I will be their God."
I Will Praise You With Music
Psalm 104:33I will sing to the LORDas long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being.
I Will Sing Praises
Psalm 51:14Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, O God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness.
Killing Will Happen
2 Samuel 17:9Behold, even now he has hidden himself in one of the pits or in some other place. And as soon as some of the people fall at the first attack, whoever hears it will say, 'There has been a slaughter among the people who follow Absalom.'
Knowing God's Will
Romans 12:2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Not My Will But God's
Matthew 26:39And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will."
Prayer, And God's Will
1 John 5:14And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.
Sanctification As God's Will
1 Thessalonians 4:3For this is the will of God, your sanctification:that you abstain from sexual immorality;
Self Will
Deuteronomy 1:43So I spoke to you, and you would not listen; but you rebelled against the command of the LORD and presumptuously went up into the hill country.
Shame Will Come
2 Samuel 13:13As for me, where could I carry my shame? And as for you, you would be as one of the outrageous fools in Israel. Now therefore, please speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you."
Submission To God's Will
Psalm 40:8I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart."
The Honourable Will Be Honoured
Psalm 15:4in whose eyes a vile person is despised, but who honors those who fear the LORD; who swears to his own hurt and does not change;
The I Will's of Christ
Matthew 26:39And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will."
The Lord Will Drive Them Out
Exodus 34:11"Observe what I command you this day. Behold, I will drive out before you the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites.
The Proud Will Be Abased
Proverbs 16:18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
The Wicked Will Perish
Psalm 37:34Wait for the LORD and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when the wicked are cut off.
The Will Of Men
Matthew 21:31Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you.
Trusting God's Will
Proverbs 3:5Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
What God's Will Is
Revelation 4:11"Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created."
What Heaven Will Be Like
Revelation 21:3And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.
Who Will Fast
Matthew 9:14Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?"
Will God Be Angry?
Psalm 79:5How long, O LORD? Will you be angry forever? Will your jealousy burn like fire?
Will God Pay Attention?
2 Kings 19:4It may be that the LORD your God heard all the words of the Rabshakeh, whom his master the king of Assyria has sent to mock the living God, and will rebuke the words that the LORD your God has heard; therefore lift up your prayer for the remnant that is left."
You Will Know I Am The Lord
Ezekiel 11:12and you shall know that I am the LORD. For you have not walked in my statutes, nor obeyed my rules, but have acted according to the rules of the nations that are around you."
You Will Rejoice In Salvation
Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,













