Bible Verses about 'Toward'

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward… Philippians 3:14

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14	I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. reward Jesus calling
The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry. Psalm 34:15	The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help. righteousness listening

When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven. Proverbs 23:5	In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle. money desires materialism
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:5-6	Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. gentleness wisdom speaking
For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more. Hebrews 8:12	And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins. forgiveness sin grace
Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Psalm 119:36	Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! law greed heart
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased! Luke 2:14	Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased. christmas peace angels
And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you. 1 Thessalonians 3:12	And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows. love neighbor relationships
And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. 1 John 5:14	And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. trust prayer listening
Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. Hebrews 6:1-2	So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deeds and placing our faith in God. You don’t need further instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. conversion faith baptism
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 2 Peter 3:9	The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. salvation patience conversion
May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus. Romans 15:5	May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. community encouragement patience
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11	“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” planning blessing hope
Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 3:21	And that water is a picture of baptism, which now saves you, not by removing dirt from your body, but as a response to God from a clean conscience. It is effective because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. baptism salvation purification
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Romans 12:16	Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! humility community dependence
And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” Acts 1:10-11	As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you saw him go!” ascension second coming heaven
For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do. Hebrews 6:10	For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do. righteousness work serving
In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9	God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. love Jesus life
We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing. 2 Thessalonians 1:3	Dear brothers and sisters, we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing. faith love gratitude
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8	And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. blessing worrying goodness
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. 1 John 3:21-22	Dear friends, if we don’t feel guilty, we can come to God with bold confidence. And we will receive from him whatever we ask because we obey him and do the things that please him. trust law obedience
For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:7-8	Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. sin salvation death
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26	May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace. grace blessing peace
Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Colossians 3:18-19	Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly. humility marriage relationships
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10	Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. gentleness neighbor goodness

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.

Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.