Bible Verses about 'Obtain'

You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but… James 4:2

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You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God.
James 4:2 sin desires prayer
For those who find me find life
and receive favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 8:35 eternal life God wisdom

He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 2:14 evangelism calling
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper,
but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Proverbs 28:13 sin confession mercy
Pride brings a person low,
but the lowly in spirit gain honor.
Proverbs 29:23 humility pride
He who finds a wife finds what is good
and receives favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22 blessing marriage seeking
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.
Hebrews 4:16 grace prayer mercy
Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain under the law of Moses.
Acts 13:38-39 law Jesus forgiveness
Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.
1 Corinthians 9:25 self-control reward eternal life
But in fact the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises.
Hebrews 8:6 Jesus covenant mediator
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:9 speaking blessing calling
But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.
1 Timothy 1:16 eternal life Jesus patience
Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value,
but righteousness delivers from death.
Proverbs 10:2 honesty money righteousness
But God has helped me to this very day; so I stand here and testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen— that the Messiah would suffer and, as the first to rise from the dead, would bring the message of light to his own people and to the Gentiles.
Acts 26:22-23 evangelism suffering resurrection
And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.
1 John 5:15 trust prayer listening
Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:8-9 faith joy salvation