Bible Verses about 'Want'

Indeed, all who want to live in a godly way in Christ… 2 Timothy 3:12

Indeed, all who want to live in a godly way in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Timothy 3:12	Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. life persecution Jesus
The young lions do without and suffer hunger; But they who seek the Lord will not lack any good thing. Psalm 34:10	The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing. God seeking

Jesus said to him, “If you want to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” Matthew 19:21	Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” blameless giving materialism
But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge people into ruin and destruction. 1 Timothy 6:9	But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. money greed materialism
For the desire of the flesh is against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, in order to keep you from doing whatever you want. Galatians 5:17	For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. obedience Spirit
In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12	Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. law neighbor relationships
That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death. Philippians 3:10	That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death. suffering Jesus resurrection
The Lord is my shepherd, I will not be in need. He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. Psalm 23:1-2	The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. blessing rest dependence
You lust and do not have, so you commit murder. And you are envious and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have because you do not ask. James 4:2	You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. sin desires prayer
Abba! Father! All things are possible for You; remove this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You will. Mark 14:36	Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will. easter Father Jesus
You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he tells a lie, he speaks from his own nature, because he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44	You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. devil desires truth
That their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and that they would attain to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself. Colossians 2:2	That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ. Jesus encouragement love
Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or expensive apparel, but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness. 1 Timothy 2:9-10	In like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works. beauty worship materialism
And who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? 1 Peter 3:13	And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? goodness evil work
“For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies,” declares the Lord God. “Therefore, repent and live!” Ezekiel 18:32	“For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies,” says the Lord God. “Therefore turn and live!” conversion death eternal life
Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, be with Me where I am, so that they may see My glory which You have given Me, for You loved Me before the foundation of the world. John 17:24	Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world. Jesus Father prayer
A fool does not delight in understanding, But in revealing his own mind. Proverbs 18:2	A fool has no delight in understanding, But in expressing his own heart. speaking wisdom selfishness
But let justice roll out like waters, And righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Amos 5:24	But let justice run down like water, And righteousness like a mighty stream. law righteousness
For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. Hebrews 10:36	For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise. patience obedience receiving
For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established; that is, that I may be encouraged together with you while among you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine. Romans 1:11-12	For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established— that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. friendship strength encouragement
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, this is the one who will save it. Luke 9:24	For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. sacrifice life
If you remain in Me, and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15:7	If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. reward Jesus Word of God
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. Matthew 16:25	For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. salvation death life
Not that I speak from need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. Philippians 4:11	Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content. trust dependence contentment
You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by the Law; you have fallen from grace. Galatians 5:4	You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace. righteousness grace law

Now I make known to you, brothers and sisters, the gospel which I preached to you, which you also received, in which you also stand, by which you also are saved, if you hold firmly to the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain.

Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.