5 occurrences in 12 translations

'Necessity' in the Bible

I suppose, therefore, this to be good because of the present necessity, that it is good for a man that the matter be thus: --

Verse ConceptsCelibacyDistressGood ActivityStress And Hard TimesBeing Single

Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.

Verse ConceptsIntelligenceUnmarriedPositive Thinkingactingsteadfastvirginity

For there must of necessity be differences of opinion among you, in order that it may be plainly seen who are the men of sterling worth among you.

Verse ConceptsDivisions Of OpinionPeople Commended By GodDisunityConflictBeing DifferentBeing Uniquedivisionrecognitiongossipingorder

But quite the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are [absolutely] necessary;

Verse ConceptsFeeblenessMan's NeedsTaking Care Of Your BodyThe Bodylungs

Bible Theasaurus

Compulsion (9 instances)
Essential (15 instances)
Necessary (147 instances)
Requirement (23 instances)
Requisite (1 instance)

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