5 occurrences

'Needful' in the Bible

but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Verse ConceptsNeedHalf Of ThingsDoing The Right ThingBeauty And Self Worth

Brethren, it was needful that the Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spake before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to them that took Jesus.

Verse ConceptsPeter, Preacher And TeacherInspiration Of The Holy Spirit, Purpose OfThe Holy Spirit, And ScripturePredicting The FutureArresting ChristScriptures FulfilledInspirationfulfillment

But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees who believed, saying, It is needful to circumcise them, and to charge them to keep the law of Moses.

Verse ConceptsExclusivenessCircumcision, physicalBelieversHeresiesJudaismSectsNecessity Of CircumcisionThose Who Believed In ChristKeep The Commandments!pharisees

yet to abide in the flesh is more needful for your sake.

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Needed (82 instances)
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