3 occurrences in 13 translations

'Desire' in the Bible

beloved, concerning all things I desire thee to prosper, and to be in health, even as thy soul doth prosper,

Verse ConceptsBirthdaysProsperityHealth AchievedSeeking The WelfareCareer SuccessMillionaire MentalitySoulmateswellnessprospering

I sent a letter to the church, but Diotrephes, whose desire is ever to have the first place among them, will not have us there.

Verse ConceptsWorldly Ambition ExamplesGreatness Of DisciplesAuthority Of DisciplesProud Peopleautonomywelcome

For this reason, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words; and not satisfied with this, he himself does not receive the brethren, either, and he forbids those who desire to do so and puts them out of the church.

Verse ConceptsInhospitalityWelcoming BelieversNot Welcoming PeopleExcommunicationBeing Contentaccusationsattentionwelcome

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