10 occurrences

'Wish' in the Bible

"I've come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already ablaze!

Verse ConceptsInward FireThe Universe DestroyedFire Of Christdivision

Paul replied, "Whether quickly or not, I wish to God that not only you but everyone listening to me today would become what I am except for these chains!"

Verse ConceptsChainsListeningIron ChainsBecoming Like People

You already have all you want! You have already become rich! You have become kings without us! I wish you really were kings so that we could be kings with you!

Verse ConceptsComplacencyExaggerationsBitingFilling PeopleAuthority Of DisciplesGetting Rich

If an unbeliever invites you to his house and you wish to go, eat whatever is set before you, raising no question on the grounds of conscience.

Verse ConceptsGuestsInvitationsSocial FellowshipPeople EatingNot Asking OthersNot Believing The Gospelporkconscienceatheismovereating

Now I wish that all of you could speak in foreign languages, but especially that you could prophesy. The person who prophesies is more important than the person who speaks in a foreign language, unless he interprets it so that the church may be built up.

Verse ConceptsProphecy, In NtBuilding Up The ChurchInterpreting LanguageEach Local ChurchRight DesiresProphecyProphecies concerningLanguageThe church

I wish you would tolerate a little of my foolishness. Yes, please tolerate me!

Verse ConceptsFolly, Examples OfHope, Nature OfFoolish PeopleBe Patient!patients

Indeed, I wish I were with you right now so that I could change the tone of my voice, because I am completely baffled by you!

Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingPuzzlementIn Men's PresenceBeing Different

"I know your actions, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot.

Verse ConceptsInstabilityChrist Knowing About PeopleOne's DeedsSelf Worthlukewarm

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