Wills

For where a last will and testament is, there must of necessity be the death of him who made it.

For a will is in force where there has been death, for it is never in force while he who made it lives.

Brothers, speaking of human terms, though it is only a man’s covenant, yet when it has been confirmed, no one makes it void, or adds to it.

saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”

Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

If anyone desires to do his will, he will know about the teaching, whether it is from God, or if I am speaking from myself.

For it is God who works in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation. Uphold me with a willing spirit.

Now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, our Lord Jesus, — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

For whoever does the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.”

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.

For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me. — read the full passage →

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

In all the land were no women found so beautiful as the daughters of Job. Their father gave them an inheritance among their brothers.

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

This will we do, if God permits.

that I may come to you in joy through the will of God, and together with you, find rest.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

I can of myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is righteous; because I don’t seek my own will, but the will of my Father who sent me.

For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.

In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.

who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us out of this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father—

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Please remove this cup from me. However, not what I desire, but what you desire.”

Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac,

Yahweh said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why has the expression of your face fallen? — read the full passage →

God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the sky, and over the livestock, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

The earth was formless and empty. Darkness was on the surface of the deep and God’s Spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

For you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will both live, and do this or that.”

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; — read the full passage →

For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality,

Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise; — read the full passage →

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.

But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God’s children, to those who believe in his name:

He said to them, “When you pray, say, ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.

He said to all, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross,and follow me.

He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.”

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Ah, the land of the rustling of wings, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia; — read the full passage →

Yahweh has made everything for its own end— yes, even the wicked for the day of evil.

Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

Their father gave them great gifts, of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fortified cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram, because he was the firstborn.

Yahweh God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the sky, and over the livestock, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” — read the full passage →

They overcame him because of the Lamb’s blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn’t love their life, even to death.

The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God’s will remains forever.

For it is better, if it is God’s will, that you suffer for doing well than for doing evil.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, — read the full passage →

Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, — read the full passage →

But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing. And I will know, not the word of those who are puffed up, but the power.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

but taking his leave of them, and saying, “I must by all means keep this coming feast in Jerusalem, but I will return again to you if God wills,” he set sail from Ephesus.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Again, a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cup can’t pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done.”

For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.”

Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, — read the full passage →

It may be they will present their supplication before Yahweh, and will return everyone from his evil way; for great is the anger and the wrath that Yahweh has pronounced against this people.

He said to him, “Thus says Yahweh, ‘Because you have let go out of your hand the man whom I had devoted to destruction, therefore your life shall go for his life, and your people for his people.’”

After these things, someone said to Joseph, “Behold, your father is sick.” He took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. — read the full passage →

but to the sons of Abraham’s concubines, Abraham gave gifts. He sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, to the east country.

For when they are saying, “Peace and safety,” then sudden destruction will come on them, like birth pains on a pregnant woman; and they will in no way escape.

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the evil which I purpose to do to them; that they may return every man from his evil way; that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin.

Put me in remembrance. Let us plead together. Declare your case, that you may be justified.

The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

Now the days of David drew near that he should die; and he commanded Solomon his son, saying, — read the full passage →

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.

as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that with it you may grow,

Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow let’s go into this city, and spend a year there, trade, and make a profit.” — read the full passage →

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen. — read the full passage →

holding up the word of life; that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ, that I didn’t run in vain nor labor in vain.

Therefore don’t be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance.

Behold, I, Paul, tell you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will profit you nothing.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

When he had looked around at them with anger, being grieved at the hardening of their hearts, he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored as healthy as the other.

But he who endures to the end, the same will be saved.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

For with whatever judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you.

But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.’”