Bible Verses about 'Want'

The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger, but those who seek… Psalm 34:10

The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger, but those who seek Yahweh shall not lack any good thing. Psalm 34:10	The young lions do without and suffer hunger; But they who seek the Lord will not lack any good thing. God seeking
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.” Matthew 19:21	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.” blameless giving materialism

That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming 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
Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12	Indeed, all who want to live in a godly way in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. life persecution Jesus
Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. Psalm 23:1-2	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. blessing rest dependence
For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, that you may not do the things that you desire. Galatians 5:17	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. obedience Spirit
You lust, and don’t have. You murder and covet, and can’t obtain. You fight and make war. You don’t have, because you don’t ask. James 4:2	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. sin desires prayer
But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation, a snare, and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction. 1 Timothy 6:9	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. money greed materialism
Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Please remove this cup from me. However, not what I desire, but what you desire. Mark 14:36	Abba! Father! All things are possible for You; remove this cup from Me; yet 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 doesn’t stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar, and the father of lies. John 8:44	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. devil desires truth
That their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and gaining all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ. Colossians 2:2	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. Jesus encouragement love
Therefore, whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12	In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. law neighbor relationships
Now who will harm you if you become imitators of that which is good? 1 Peter 3:13	And who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? goodness evil work
“For I have no pleasure in the death of him who dies,” says the Lord Yahweh. “Therefore turn yourselves, and live!” Ezekiel 18:32	“For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies,” declares the Lord God. “Therefore, repent and live!” conversion death eternal life
Father, I desire that they also whom you have given me be with me where I am, 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 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. Jesus Father prayer
In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing, but with good works, which is appropriate for women professing godliness. 1 Timothy 2:9-10	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. beauty worship materialism
A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion. Proverbs 18:2	A fool does not delight in understanding, But in revealing his own mind. speaking wisdom selfishness
But let justice roll on like rivers, and righteousness like a mighty stream. Amos 5:24	But let justice roll out like waters, And righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. law righteousness
For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise. Hebrews 10:36	For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. patience obedience receiving
For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end that you may be established; that is, that I with you may be encouraged in you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine. Romans 1:11-12	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. friendship strength encouragement
For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake will save it. Luke 9:24	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. sacrifice life
If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you. John 15:7	If you remain in Me, and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. reward Jesus Word of God
For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, and whoever will lose his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 16:25	For whoever wants 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 because of lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it. Philippians 4:11	Not that I speak from need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. trust dependence contentment
You are alienated from Christ, you who desire to be justified by the law. You have fallen away from grace. Galatians 5:4	You have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by the Law; you have fallen from grace. righteousness grace law

Now I declare to you, brothers, the Good News which I preached to you, which also you received, in which you also stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold firmly the word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.

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.