Bible Verses about 'Toward'

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

I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14	I press on toward the finishing line to win the heavenly prize to which God has called me in Christ Jesus. reward Jesus calling
Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men! Luke 2:14	Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to all those on whom his favor rests. christmas peace angels

Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; They fly away like an eagle toward heaven. Proverbs 23:5	When you fix your gaze upon it, it is gone before you realize it. For it suddenly sprouts wings and flies up to the sky like an eagle. money desires materialism
Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. Colossians 4:5-6	Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of your opportunity. Let your speech always be gracious and seasoned with wisdom, so that you will know how to respond properly to all. gentleness wisdom speaking
Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus. Romans 15:5	May the God of perseverance and encouragement grant that you may live in harmony with one another, following in the example of Jesus Christ. community encouragement patience
Incline my heart to Your testimonies, And not to covetousness. Psalm 119:36	Dispose my heart to follow your statutes and to flee selfish gain. law greed heart
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11	For I know full well the plans I have for you, plans for your welfare and not for your misfortune, plans that will offer you a future filled with hope. planning blessing hope
And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you. 1 Thessalonians 3:12	May the Lord cause your love to increase and overflow for one another and for everyone else, just as our love does for you. love neighbor relationships
Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. Romans 12:16	Live in harmony with one another. Do not consider yourself to be better than others, but associate with the lowly, and never be conceited. humility community dependence
Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. Hebrews 6:1-2	Therefore, let us leave behind the basic teaching about Christ and advance toward maturity. We must not be forever laying the foundation: repentance for actions that lead to death, faith in God, instruction about baptisms and the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. conversion faith baptism
In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 1 John 4:9	God’s love was revealed to us in this way: God sent his only-begotten Son into the world so that we might have life through him. love Jesus life
There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 3:21	This water prefigured Baptism, which now saves you. It does so not by the washing away of dirt from the body but by the pledge of a good conscience given to God through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. baptism salvation purification
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry. Psalm 34:15	The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. righteousness listening
For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. Hebrews 6:10	For God would not be so unjust as to ignore your work and the love that you have shown for his name by the services you have rendered to the saints and still continue to render. righteousness work serving
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8	And God is able to enrich you with an abundance of every grace, so that, with all of your needs provided for, you may be able to produce a surplus of good works. blessing worrying goodness
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other. 2 Thessalonians 1:3	Brethren, we must always give thanks to God for you, and it is only right that we do so. For your faith grows ever more, and the love that all of you have for one another continues to increase. faith love gratitude
Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them. Colossians 3:18-19	Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not treat them harshly. humility marriage relationships
And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.” Acts 1:10-11	While he was departing as they gazed upward toward the sky, suddenly two men dressed in white robes stood beside them, and they said, “Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking up into the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will come back in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.” ascension second coming heaven
The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9	The Lord does not delay in keeping his promise, as some think in terms of delay, but he is patient with you. It is not his wish that any should perish but rather that all should be brought to repentance. salvation patience conversion
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. 1 John 3:21-22	Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we can approach God with confidence and receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do whatever is pleasing to him. trust law obedience
For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:7-8	Indeed, it is seldom that anyone will die for a just person, although perhaps for a good person someone might be willing to die. Thus, God proved his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us. sin salvation death
For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more. Hebrews 8:12	I shall forgive them for their wicked deeds, and I shall remember their sins no more. forgiveness sin grace
Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 1 John 5:14	And thus we can have confidence in him that if we ask anything that is in accordance with his will, he hears us. trust prayer listening
The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26	The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord shine his face upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace. grace blessing peace
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10	Therefore, while we have the opportunity, let us labor for the good of all, but especially for those members of the household of the faith. gentleness neighbor goodness

Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from anything that can defile flesh or spirit, and thereby make our holiness perfect in the fear of God.