4 occurrences

'Wish' in the Bible

Yet I wish that all men were even as I myself am. However, each man has his own gift from God, one in this manner, and another in that.

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsSinglenessCelibacyDifferent ThingsLike People In Characterthe Gifts of GodPurityGifts And TalentsBeing Single

If one of the unbelievers invites you and you want to go, eat anything that is set before you without asking questions for conscience’ sake.

Verse ConceptsGuestsInvitationsSocial FellowshipPeople EatingNot Asking OthersNot Believing The Gospelporkconscienceatheismovereating

Now I wish that you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy; and greater is one who prophesies than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edifying.

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

For I do not wish to see you now just in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits.

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TimeHope, Nature OfStaying A Long TimeTrusting God's Plan

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