Bible Verses about 'Need'

On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need… Matthew 9:12

When Jesus heard this, he said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.” Matthew 9:12	On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.” forgiveness healing health
Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. Hebrews 10:36	You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. patience obedience receiving

So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. Hebrews 4:16	Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. grace prayer mercy
Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. Philippians 4:11	I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. trust dependence contentment
If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person? 1 John 3:17	If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? money neighbor compassion
Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15	Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. honesty truth work
And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19	And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. trust Jesus blessing
In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away! Luke 15:7	I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. conversion repentance joy
But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ. 1 John 2:27	As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him. truth learning receiving
Give us today the food we need. Matthew 6:11	Give us today our daily bread. prayer bread dependence
I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. Philippians 4:12	I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. contentment food life
A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. Proverbs 17:17	A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. friendship family relationships
And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. 2 Corinthians 9:8	And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. blessing worrying goodness
Take care of any widow who has no one else to care for her. 1 Timothy 5:3	Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. neighbor community widows
Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one. Matthew 5:37	All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. reliability evil speaking
First, help me never to tell a lie. Second, give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs. Proverbs 30:8	Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. materialism food money
God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:3	Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. blessing humility kingdom
The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm. Exodus 14:14	The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. patience dependence protection
If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. James 1:5	If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. wisdom receiving generosity
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33	But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. righteousness food kingdom
By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 2 Peter 1:3	His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. strength life receiving
I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent. Luke 5:32	I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. sin repentance conversion
The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. Psalm 23:1-2	The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters. blessing rest dependence
Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do. Romans 13:6	This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. honesty money greed
Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. 1 Timothy 6:17	Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. money joy materialism

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Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.