96 Bible Verses about will
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For I know what I have devised for you sayeth the LORD. My thoughts are to give you peace, and not trouble, which I give you already; and that ye might have hope again.
Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they tread them under their feet, and the other turn again and all to rend you. "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For whosoever asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
that I should fulfill thy will, O my God. I am content to do it; yea, thy law is within my heart."
And this is the will of him that sent me: That every man which seeth the son, and believeth on him, have everlasting life. And I will raise him up at the last day."
For it is God which worketh in you both the will and also the deed, even of good will.
Desire of me, and I shall give thee the Heathen for thine inheritance; and the uttermost parts of the world for thy possession.
So the last shall be first, and the first shall be last. For many are called, and few be chosen."
After this I heard the voice of the LORD, taking advisement on this manner, "Whom shall I send, and who will be our messenger?" Then I said, "Here am I, send me."
For that, ye ought to say, "If the Lord will, and if we live, let us do this or that."
for all the land which thou seest will I give unto thee and to thy seed for ever.
But when they deliver you up, take no thought, how, or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you even in that same hour, what ye shall say.
every man's work shall appear. For the day shall declare it, and it shall be showed in fire, and the fire shall try every man's work what it is.
Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of such things, though that ye know them yourselves and be also established in the present truth.
Teach me to do the thing that pleaseth thee; for thou art my God. Let thy loving spirit lead me forth into the land of righteousness.
And fashion not yourselves like unto this world: But be changed through the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what thing that good, that acceptable, and perfect will of God is.
For wheresoever is a testament, there must also be the death of him that maketh the testament.
Thy children shall all be taught of God, and I will give them plenteousness of peace.
He answered and said unto them, "At even ye say, 'We shall have fair weather,' and that because the sky is red:
For it is not ye that speak, but the spirit of your father which speaketh in you.
Then came he to the second, and said likewise, and he answered and said, 'I will sir.' Yet went he not.
which ye have both learned and received, heard and also seen in me: those things do, and the God of peace shall be with you.
For God is not causer of strife: but of peace, as he is in all other congregations of the saints.
which shall strengthen you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
While I live will I praise the LORD; yea, as long as I have any being, I will sing praises unto my God.
The same stone which the builders refused, is become the headstone in the corner.
Go to now, ye that say, "Today and tomorrow let us go into such a city and continue there a year and buy, and sell, and win,"
For we know well that all things work for the best unto them that love God, which also are called of purpose.
and whosoever liveth, and believeth on me, shall never die. Believest thou this?"
Therefore take no thought, saying, 'What shall we eat?' Or. 'What shall we drink?' Or, 'Wherewith shall we be clothed?'
But woe be unto the ungodly and unrighteous, for they shall be rewarded after their works.
Yea, and by this means an entering-in shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
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Anthropomorphisms » Attributed to deity » Will
Thou wilt say then unto me, "Why then blameth he us yet? For who can resist his will?"
Man » Possessed of » Will
For the scripture came never by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the holy ghost.
If I do it with a good will, I have a reward. But if I do it against my will, an office is committed unto me.
Will » Of God, the supreme rule of duty
And he said, "Abba father, all things are possible unto thee, take away this cup from me. Nevertheless, not that I will, but that thou wilt be done."
Jesus said unto them, "My meat is to do the will of him that sent me. And to finish his work.
And he went away a little apart, and fell flat on his face, and prayed, saying, "O my father, if it possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt."
saying, "Father if thou wilt, withdraw this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will; But thine be fulfilled."
Let thy kingdom come. Thy will be fulfilled, as well in earth, as it is in heaven.
Will » The mental faculty » Freedom of, recognized by God
And he said unto the king, "Thus sayeth the LORD, 'Because thou hast let go a man that ought to have died, thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his."
Put me now in remembrance, for we will reason together, and show what thou hast for thee, to make thee righteous.
That when the house of Judah heareth of the plague, which I have devised for them, they may peradventure turn, every man from his wicked way, that I may forgive their offenses and sins."
And so though your sins be like to purple, they shall be made as white as snow; and though they be as red as scarlet, they shall be made like white wool. If ye will agree and hearken, ye shall eat the best of the land, saith the LORD God. But if ye be obstinate and rebellious, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for thus the LORD hath promised with his own mouth.
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God: or whether I speak of myself.
Will » God's, submission to » Tends to spiritual knowledge
When we could not turn his mind, we ceased, saying, "The will of the Lord be fulfilled."
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God: or whether I speak of myself.
And fashion not yourselves like unto this world: But be changed through the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what thing that good, that acceptable, and perfect will of God is.
Will » God's, submission to » Whole-hearted required
not with service in the eyesight, as men-pleasers: but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart
make you perfect in all good works, to do his will, working in you that which is pleasant in his sight through Iesus Christ: To whom be praise for ever while the world endureth. Amen.
Will » God's, submission to » Prayer essential to
Teach me to do the thing that pleaseth thee; for thou art my God. Let thy loving spirit lead me forth into the land of righteousness.
Let thy kingdom come. Thy will be fulfilled, as well in earth, as it is in heaven.
Will » God's, submission to » Christ the perfect example of
I can of mine own self do nothing at all. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not mine own will: But the will of the father which hath sent me.
He went away once more, and prayed, saying, "O my father, if this cup cannot pass away from me, but that I drink of it, thy will be fulfilled."
Will » God's, submission to » The rule of every-day life
And the world vanisheth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God, abideth ever.
For that, ye ought to say, "If the Lord will, and if we live, let us do this or that."
Will » God's, submission to » Establishes a divine relationship
For whosoever doth my father's will which is in heaven, the same is my brother, my sister, and my mother."
Will » A testament » In force only after death
For wheresoever is a testament, there must also be the death of him that maketh the testament. For the testament taketh authority when men are dead: For it is of no value as long as he that made it is alive.
Will » God's, submission to » The result of inward law
that I should fulfill thy will, O my God. I am content to do it; yea, thy law is within my heart."
Will » A testament » Of abraham
But Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac. And unto the sons of his concubines he gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son - while he yet lived - eastward, unto the east country.
Will » A testament » Of david
When the days of David were drawn nigh, and he should die; he charged Solomon his son, saying, "I must walk by the way of the world. Neverthelater, be thou strong and quite thyself manfully. And see that thou keep the appointment of the LORD thy God, that thou walk in his ways and keep his commandments, ordinances, laws and testimonies, even as it is written in the law of Moses: that thou mayest understand all that thou oughtest to do, and all that thou shouldest meddle with. read more.
That the LORD may make good his promise which he hath promised me, saying, 'If thy children shall take heed to their ways, that they walk before me in truth, with all their hearts and with all their souls; then thou shalt never be without one sitting on the seat of Israel.' Moreover thou knowest how Joab the son of Zeruiah hath served me, and what he hath done to the two captains of the hosts of Israel - unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether - how he slew them and shed the blood of war in time of peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins and in his shoes that were on his feet. Deal with him therefore according to thy wisdom and see that thou bring not his hoar head down to the grave in peace. And show kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among them that eat at thine own table, because they so clave to me when I fled from Absalom thy brother. And see, thou hast with thee Shimei the son of Gera, the son of Benjamin of Bahurim, which cursed me with a bitter curse what time I went to Mahanaim. But he came against me to Jordan, and I sware to him by the LORD, saying, "I will not slay thee with the sword." But pardon thou him not. Thou art a man of wisdom and shalt know what to do to him, see therefore that thou bring his hoar head to the grave with blood."
Will » A testament » Of jacob
Will » A testament » Of jehoshaphat
And their father gave them many great gifts in silver, gold and other precious things with strong cities in Judah: but the kingdom he gave to Jehoram, because he was the eldest.
Will » A testament » May not be annulled
Brethren, I will speak after the manner of men. Though it be but a man's testament, yet no man despiseth it, or addeth anything thereto when it is once allowed.
Topics on Will
According To His Will
Romans 8:28For we know well that all things work for the best unto them that love God, which also are called of purpose.
Betrayal, God Never Will
Psalm 89:33Nevertheless, my loving-kindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my truth to fail.
Christ's Disciples Will Suffer
2 Timothy 4:5But watch thou in all things, and suffer adversity, and do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thine office unto the utmost.
Death Will Soon Happen
Genesis 27:2And he said, "Behold, I am old and know not the day of my death:
Do Not Fear For God Will Help
Joel 2:21Fear not, O land, but be glad and rejoice; for the LORD will do great things.
Doing God's Will
John 7:17If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God: or whether I speak of myself.
Failture, God Will Never
1 Chronicles 28:20And David said to Solomon his son, "Harden thyself and be strong and do it. Fear not, nor let thine heart discourage thee. For the LORD my God is with thee, and shall not leave thee nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work that must serve for the house of the LORD.
Famine Will Come
2 Samuel 24:13And Gad came to David and showed him and said unto him, "Whether wilt thou have seven years hunger in thy land, or that thou flee three months before thine enemies and they following thee, or that there be three days pestilence in thy land? Now understand, and see what word I shall bring again to him that sent me."
Fear Will Come
Luke 21:26and men's hearts shall fail them for fear, and for looking after those things which shall come on the earth. For the powers of heaven shall move.
Free Will
Psalm 54:6An offering of a free heart will I give thee, and praise thy name, O LORD, because it is so comfortable.
Freedom, Of The Will
Deuteronomy 11:26-28'Behold, I set before you this day, a blessing and a curse:
God Will Answer
Jeremiah 33:3Thou hast cried unto me, and I have heard thee: I have showed great and high things, which were unknown unto you."
God Will Be Angry
Exodus 32:10and now therefore suffer me that my wrath may wax hot upon them, and that I may consume them: and then will I make of thee a mighty people."
God Will Be With You
Genesis 28:20And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, "If God will be with me and will keep me in this journey which I go and will give me bread to eat, and clothes to put on,
God Will Bless
Psalm 115:12The LORD is mindful of us, and blesseth us - he blesseth the house of Israel; he blesseth the house of Aaron;
God Will Bring Harm
Joshua 24:20But when ye have forsaken the LORD and have served strange gods, he will turn and do you evil and consume you, after that he hath done you good."
God Will Cause Defeat
2 Kings 21:14And though I leave a remnant of mine inheritance, yet I will deliver them into the hands of them that hate them, and they shall be robbed and spoiled of all their enemies:
God Will Comfort
Isaiah 66:13For like as a child is comforted of his mother, so shall I comfort you, and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
God Will Forgive
Jeremiah 31:34And from thenceforth shall no man teach his neighbour or his brother, and say, 'Know the LORD.' But they shall all know me, from the lowest unto the highest, sayeth the LORD. For I will forgive their misdeeds, and will never remember their sins anymore.
God Will Keep Safe
Jeremiah 32:37Behold, I will gather them together from all lands wherein I have scattered them in my wrath, in my fearful and great displeasure: and will bring them again unto this place, where they shall dwell safely.
God Will Kill His People
Ezekiel 21:3'Thus sayeth the LORD God: Behold, I will upon thee, and will draw my sword out of the sheath, and root out of thee both the righteous and the wicked.
God Will Kill The Peoples
Amos 2:3I will root out the judge from among them, and slay all his princes with him,' sayeth the LORD.
God Will No More Be Angry
Isaiah 54:9And this must be unto me as the water of Noah. For like as I have sworn that I will not bring the water of Noah any more upon the world: so have I sworn, that I will never be angry with thee, nor reprove thee.
God Will Requite
1 Samuel 26:23The LORD reward every man's righteousness and faith: for the LORD delivered thee into my hand this day, but I would not lay my hand upon the LORD's anointed.
God Will Show Mercy
Romans 9:15For he saith to Moses, "I will show mercy to whom I show mercy: And will have compassion on whom I have compassion."
God Works His Will
Ephesians 1:11in whom we are made heirs, and were thereto predestinate according to the purpose of him which worketh all things after the purpose of his own will:
God's Will
1 Peter 2:15For so is the will of God, that ye put to silence the ignorance of the foolish men:
God's Will Be Done
Acts 21:14When we could not turn his mind, we ceased, saying, "The will of the Lord be fulfilled."
God, Will Of
2 Timothy 3:16For all scripture given by inspiration of God, is profitable to teach, to improve, to amend, and to instruct in righteousness,
Human Will
2 Chronicles 29:31And Hezekiah answered, and said, "Now that ye have filled your hands to the LORD, go to and bring in the sacrifices and thank offerings into the house of the LORD." And the congregation brought in the sacrifices and thank offerings, and all that were willing brought burnt offerings.
I Will Be Their God
Genesis 17:8And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger: even all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession, and will be their God."
I Will Praise You With Music
Psalm 104:33I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live; I will praise my God while I have my being.
I Will Sing Praises
Psalm 51:14Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, thou that art the God of my health; that my tongue may praise thy righteousness.
Killing Will Happen
2 Samuel 17:9Behold, he lurketh now in some cave or in some other place. And thereto, though some of his men be overthrown at the first brunt, yet they that hear it will think the people that followeth Absalom be put to the worse.
Knowing God's Will
Romans 12:2And fashion not yourselves like unto this world: But be changed through the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what thing that good, that acceptable, and perfect will of God is.
Not My Will But God's
Matthew 26:39And he went away a little apart, and fell flat on his face, and prayed, saying, "O my father, if it possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt."
Prayer, And God's Will
1 John 5:14And this is the confidence that we have in him: that if we ask ought, according to his will, he heareth us.
Sanctification As God's Will
1 Thessalonians 4:3For this is the will of God, even that ye should be holy, and that ye should abstain from fornication,
Self Will
Deuteronomy 1:43And when I told you, ye would not hear: but disobeyed the mouth of the LORD, and went presumptuously up into the hills.
Shame Will Come
2 Samuel 13:13For whither shall I go with my shame? And thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. But speak unto the king, and he shall not deny me unto thee."
Submission To God's Will
Psalm 40:8that I should fulfill thy will, O my God. I am content to do it; yea, thy law is within my heart."
The Honourable Will Be Honoured
Psalm 15:4He that sitteth not by himself, but is lowly in his own eyes, and maketh much of them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth unto his neighbour, and disappointeth him not, though it were to his own hindrance.
The I Will's of Christ
Matthew 26:39And he went away a little apart, and fell flat on his face, and prayed, saying, "O my father, if it possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt."
The Lord Will Drive Them Out
Exodus 34:11Keep all that I command thee this day, and behold: I will cast out before thee the Amorites, Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites.
The Proud Will Be Abased
Proverbs 16:18Pride goeth before destruction; and after a proud stomach there followeth a fall.
The Wicked Will Perish
Psalm 37:34Hope thou in the LORD, and keep his way. And he shall promote thee, that thou shalt possess the land; when the ungodly shall perish, thou shalt see it.
The Will Of Men
Matthew 21:31Whether of these twain did the will of the father?" And they said unto him, "The first." Jesus said unto them, "Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots shall come into the kingdom of God before you.
Trusting God's Will
Proverbs 3:5Put thy trust in the LORD with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding.
What God's Will Is
Revelation 4:11"Thou art worthy, Lord, to receive glory, and honour, and power, for thou hast created all things, and for thy will's sake they are, and were created."
What Heaven Will Be Like
Revelation 21:3And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them. And they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them and be their God.
Who Will Fast
Matthew 9:14Then came the disciples of John to him, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?"
Will God Be Angry?
Psalm 79:5LORD, how long wilt thou be angry? Shall thy jealousy burn like fire forever?
Will God Pay Attention?
2 Kings 19:4O that the LORD thy God would hear all the words of Rabshakeh whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to rail on the living God, and to rebuke him with words which the LORD thy God hath heard. Wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that are left."
You Will Know I Am The Lord
Ezekiel 11:12that ye may know that I am the LORD, in whose commandments ye have not walked, nor kept his laws: but have done after the customs of the Heathen, that lie round about you.'"
You Will Rejoice In Salvation
Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the spirit is: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, temperance.