10 occurrences

'Wish' in the Bible

The king was exceedingly sorry, but for the sake of his oaths, and of his dinner guests, he didn't wish to refuse her.

Verse ConceptsGuestsRashnessOther Sad PeoplePeople UnwillingWhy It HappenedBirthdays Celebrated

"I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.

Verse ConceptsInward FireThe Universe DestroyedFire Of Christdivision

You are already filled. You have already become rich. You have come to reign without us. Yes, and I wish that you did reign, that we also might reign with you.

Verse ConceptsComplacencyExaggerationsBitingFilling PeopleAuthority Of DisciplesGetting Rich

Yet I wish that all men were like me. However each man has his own gift from God, one of this kind, and another of that kind.

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

For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.

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

I wish that you would bear with me in a little foolishness, but indeed you do bear with me.

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

but I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.

Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingPuzzlementIn Men's PresenceBeing Different

"I know your works, 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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