6 occurrences

'Necessity' in the Bible

I think then that this is good, on account of the present necessity, that it is good for a man to remain so as he is.

Verse ConceptsCelibacyDistressGood ActivityStress And Hard TimesBeing Single

For if I announce the glad tidings, I have nothing to boast of; for a necessity is laid upon me; for it is woe to me if I should not announce the glad tidings.

Verse ConceptsGoalsAmbition, positive aspects ofevangelists, ministry ofMissionaries, Call OfPaul, Apostle To GentilesWoeMissionary WorkBoasting ExcludedBoastingpreachingevangelizingevangelising

but I have wished to do nothing without thy mind, that thy good might not be as of necessity but of willingness:

Verse ConceptsConsentNo CompulsionPeople WillingFree WillGoodnesspressure

For, the priesthood being changed, there takes place of necessity a change of law also.

Verse ConceptsChangeRiversconnectednesspriests

Bible Theasaurus

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