21 Bible Verses About Obeying the Will of God

The 21 most-voted scriptures about Obeying the Will of God, from 14 books (Matthew, James, John and 11 more), ranked by the OpenBible.info community.

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Matthew 7:21

BSB

Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

Overview

Doing the will of the Father, in words of Jesus, opens the verses that readers of OpenBible linked to obeying the will of God; many speak of that will. They are shown in four groups.

The will of the Father, in the Gospels

Matthew 7:21

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WEB

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BSB

Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

KJV

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

WEB

“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.

Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, speaking to His disciples and the crowds, near the end of the sermon.

Context (BSB)

Matthew 7:20

So then, by their fruit you will recognize them.

Matthew 7:22

Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’

Interlinear (Strong’s)

Οὐ

G3756

G:PRT-N

πᾶς

G3956

pas

G:A

all

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

λέγων

G3004G

legōn

G:V

to say

μοι·

G3165

moi

G:P-1

κύριε

G2962G

kurie

G:N-M

lord: God

κύριε,

G2962G

kurie

G:N-M

lord: God

εἰσελεύσεται

G1525

eiseleusetai

G:V

to enter

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

βασιλείαν

G0932

basileian

G:N-F

kingdom

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

οὐρανῶν,

G3772

ouranōn

G:N-M

heaven

ἀλλ᾽

G0235

all᾽

G:CONJ

but

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ποιῶν

G4160G

poiōn

G:V

to do/make: do

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

θέλημα

G2307

thelēma

G:N-N

will/desire

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

πατρός

G3962

patros

G:N-M

father

μου

G3165

mou

G:P-1

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

τοῖς

G3588

tois

G:T

the/this/who

οὐρανοῖς.

G3772

ouranois

G:N-M

heaven

John 14:15

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KJV

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BSB

If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

KJV

If ye love me, keep my commandments.

WEB

If you love me, keep my commandments.

Jesus speaking to His disciples at supper, on the night before His crucifixion.

Context (BSB)

John 14:14

If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.

John 14:16

And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—

Interlinear (Strong’s)

Ἐὰν

G1437

Ean

G:COND

ἀγαπᾶτέ

G0025

agapate

G:V

to love

με,

G3165

G:P-1

τὰς

G3588

tas

G:T

the/this/who

ἐντολὰς

G1785

entolas

G:N-F

commandment

τὰς

G3588

tas

G:T

the/this/who

ἐμὰς

G1473

emas

G:P-1

I/we

τηρήσετε.

G5083G

tērēsete

G:V

to keep: observe

Matthew 12:50

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BSB

For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”

KJV

For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

WEB

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

Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew, when He is told that His mother and brothers are standing outside.

Context (BSB)

Matthew 12:49

Pointing to His disciples, He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers.

Matthew 13:1

That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

ὅστις

G3748

hostis

G:R

who/which

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

ἂν

G0302

G:COND

ποιήσῃ

G4160G

poiēsē

G:V

to do/make: do

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

θέλημα

G2307

thelēma

G:N-N

will/desire

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

πατρός

G3962

patros

G:N-M

father

μου

G3165

mou

G:P-1

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

οὐρανοῖς,

G3772

ouranois

G:N-M

heaven

αὐτός

G0846

autos

G:P

it/s/he

μου

G3165

mou

G:P-1

ἀδελφὸς

G0080

adelphos

G:N-M

brother

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἀδελφὴ

G0079

adelphē

G:N-F

sister

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

μήτηρ

G3384

mētēr

G:N-F

mother

ἐστίν.¶

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

Luke 22:42

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KJV

WEB

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BSB

“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”

KJV

Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

WEB

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

Jesus praying on the Mount of Olives, where His disciples followed Him, in the Gospel of Luke.

Context (BSB)

Luke 22:41

And He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, where He knelt down and prayed,

Luke 22:43

Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

λέγων·

G3004G

legōn

G:V

to say

πάτερ,

G3962

pater

G:N-M

father

εἰ

G1487G

G:COND

βούλει

G1014

boulei

G:V

to plan

παρένεγκε

G3911

parenegke

G:V

to take away

τοῦτο

G3778

touto

G:D

this/he/she/it

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ποτήριον

G4221

potērion

G:N-N

cup

ἀπ᾽

G0575

ap᾽

G:PREP

away from

ἐμοῦ·

G1473

emou

G:P-1

I/we

πλὴν

G4133

plēn

G:CONJ

but/however

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

θέλημά

G2307

thelēma

G:N-N

will/desire

μου

G3165

mou

G:P-1

ἀλλὰ

G0235

alla

G:CONJ

but

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

σὸν

G4771

son

G:P-2

you

γινέσθω.

G1096

ginesthō

G:V

to be

Matthew 6:10

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KJV

WEB

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BSB

Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

KJV

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

WEB

Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, speaking to His disciples and the crowds, in the prayer that begins Our Father in heaven.

Context (BSB)

Matthew 6:9

So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.

Matthew 6:11

Give us this day our daily bread.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

ἐλθέτω

G2064

elthetō

G:V

to come/go

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

βασιλεία

G0932

basileia

G:N-F

kingdom

σου·

G4771

sou

G:P-2

you

γενηθήτω

G1096

genēthētō

G:V

to be

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

θέλημά

G2307

thelēma

G:N-N

will/desire

σου,

G4771

sou

G:P-2

you

ὡς

G5613

hōs

G:PREP

as/when

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

οὐρανῷ

G3772

ouranō

G:N-M

heaven

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἐπὶ

G1909

epi

G:PREP

upon/to/against

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

γῆς·

G1093G

gēs

G:N-F

earth: planet

John 4:34

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Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.

KJV

Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

WEB

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

Jesus speaking to His disciples in Samaria, when they urge Him to eat, in the Gospel of John.

Context (BSB)

John 4:33

So the disciples asked one another, “Could someone have brought Him food?”

John 4:35

Do you not say, ‘There are still four months until the harvest’? I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are ripe for harvest.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

λέγει

G3004G

legei

G:V

to say

αὐτοῖς

G0846

autois

G:P

it/s/he

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

Ἰησοῦς·

G2424G

Iēsous

N:N-M-P

Jesus

ἐμὸν

G1473

emon

G:P-1

I/we

βρῶμά

G1033

brōma

G:N-N

food

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

ἵνα

G2443

ina

G:CONJ

in order that/to

ποιήσω

G4160G

poiēsō

G:V

to do/make: do

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

θέλημα

G2307

thelēma

G:N-N

will/desire

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

πέμψαντός

G3992

pempsantos

G:V

to send

με

G3165

G:P-1

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τελειώσω

G5048

teleiōsō

G:V

to perfect

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ἔργον.

G2041

ergon

G:N-N

work

Obedience and what the LORD requires, in Samuel, the Psalms and Micah

1 Samuel 15:22

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KJV

WEB

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But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.

KJV

And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

WEB

Samuel said, “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the LORD’s voice? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.

Samuel speaking to Saul, who has brought back Agag king of Amalek and the best of the livestock taken as plunder.

Context (BSB)

1 Samuel 15:21

The troops took sheep and cattle from the plunder, the best of the things devoted to destruction, in order to sacrifice them to the LORD your God at Gilgal.”

1 Samuel 15:23

For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”

Interlinear (Strong’s)

וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר

H0559

va/i.Yo.mer

H:V

to say

שְׁמוּאֵ֗ל

H8050G

she.mu.'El

N:N-M-P

Samuel

הַ/חֵ֤פֶץ

H2656

ha./Che.fetz

H:N-M

pleasure

לַֽ/יהוָה֙

H3068G

la./Yah.weh

N:N--T

LORD

בְּ/עֹל֣וֹת

H5930A

be./'o.Lot

H:N-F

burnt offering

וּ/זְבָחִ֔ים

H2077

u./ze.va.Chim

H:N-M

sacrifice

כִּ/שְׁמֹ֖עַ

H8085H

ki/sh.Mo.a'

H:V

to hear: obey

בְּ/ק֣וֹל

H6963A

be./Kol

H:N-M

voice

יְהוָ֑ה

H3068G

Yah.weh

N:N--T

LORD

הִנֵּ֤ה

H2009

hi.Neh

H:Intj

behold

שְׁמֹ֙עַ֙

H8085H

she.Mo.a'

H:V

to hear: obey

מִ/זֶּ֣בַח

H2077

mi./Ze.vach

H:N-M

sacrifice

ט֔וֹב

H2896A

Tov

H:A

pleasant

לְ/הַקְשִׁ֖יב

H7181

le./hak.Shiv

H:V

to listen

מֵ/חֵ֥לֶב

H2459

me./Che.lev

H:N-M

fat

אֵילִֽים\׃

H0352A

'ei.Lim

H:N-M

ram

Psalm 40:8

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KJV

WEB

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I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”

KJV

I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.

WEB

I delight to do your will, my God. Yes, your law is within my heart.”

From a psalm whose heading attributes it to David; the psalmist is speaking of himself.

Context (BSB)

Psalm 40:7

Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—it is written about me in the scroll:

Psalm 40:9

I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know.

Micah 6:8

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KJV

WEB

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

KJV

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

WEB

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

From the prophet Micah, after the LORD brings His case against Israel and the question of what to bring before Him.

Context (BSB)

Micah 6:7

Would the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I present my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

Micah 6:9

The voice of the LORD calls out to the city (and it is sound wisdom to fear Your name): “Heed the rod and the One who ordained it.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

הִגִּ֥יד

H5046

hi.Gid

H:V

to tell

לְ/ךָ֛

H9031

le./Kha

Os2m

you

אָדָ֖ם

H0120G

'a.Dam

H:N-M

man

מַה\־

H4100

mah-

H:Intg

what?

טּ֑וֹב

H2896A

Tov

H:A

pleasant

וּ/מָֽה\־

H4100

u./mah-

H:Intg

what?

יְהוָ֞ה

H3068G

Yah.weh

N:N--T

LORD

דּוֹרֵ֣שׁ

H1875

do.Resh

H:V

to seek

מִמְּ/ךָ֗

H4480A

mi.me./Kha

H:Prep

from

כִּ֣י

H3588B

H:Conj

that if: except

אִם\־

H0518B

'im-

H:Cond

if: except

עֲשׂ֤וֹת

H6213A

a.Sot

H:V

to make: do

מִשְׁפָּט֙

H4941H

mish.Pat

H:N-M

justice

וְ/אַ֣הֲבַת

H0157G

ve./'A.ha.vat

H:V

to love: lover

חֶ֔סֶד

H2617A

Che.sed

H:N-M

kindness

וְ/הַצְנֵ֥עַ

H6800A

ve./hatz.Ne.a'

H:V

be humble

לֶ֖כֶת

H1980I

Le.khet

H:V

to go: walk

עִם\־

H5973A

'im-

H:Prep

with

אֱלֹהֶֽי/ךָ\׃\ \פ

H0430G

'e.lo.Hei./kha

H:N-M

God

The will of God, in the letters

Ephesians 6:6

BSB

KJV

WEB

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BSB

And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

KJV

Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

WEB

not in the way of service only when eyes are on you, as men pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart,

From a letter in the name of Paul to the saints in Ephesus, in instructions addressed to slaves.

Context (BSB)

Ephesians 6:5

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

Ephesians 6:7

Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men,

Interlinear (Strong’s)

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

κατ᾽

G2596

kat᾽

G:PREP

according to

ὀφθαλμοδουλίαν

G3787

ophthalmodoulian

G:N-F

eye-service

ὡς

G5613

hōs

G:PREP

as/when

ἀνθρωπάρεσκοι

G0441

anthrōpareskoi

G:N

people-pleaser

ἀλλ᾽

G0235

all᾽

G:CONJ

but

ὡς

G5613

hōs

G:PREP

as/when

δοῦλοι

G1401

douloi

G:N

slave

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

Χριστοῦ

G5547

Christou

N:N--T

Christ

ποιοῦντες

G4160G

poiountes

G:V

to do/make: do

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

θέλημα

G2307

thelēma

G:N-N

will/desire

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

ἐκ

G1537

G:PREP

out from

ψυχῆς

G5590G

psuchēs

G:N-F

soul

1 John 2:17

BSB

KJV

WEB

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BSB

The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.

KJV

And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

WEB

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

From 1 John, a letter traditionally attributed to the apostle John, in a passage about not loving the world.

Context (BSB)

1 John 2:16

For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world.

1 John 2:18

Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

κόσμος

G2889

kosmos

G:N-M

world

παράγεται

G3855

paragetai

G:V

to pass

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

ἐπιθυμία

G1939

epithumia

G:N-F

desire

αὐτοῦ·

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

ποιῶν

G4160G

poiōn

G:V

to do/make: do

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

θέλημα

G2307

thelēma

G:N-N

will/desire

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

μένει

G3306

menei

G:V

to stay

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

αἰῶνα.¶

G0165H

aiōna

G:N-M

an age: eternity

Romans 12:2

BSB

KJV

WEB

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BSB

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

KJV

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

WEB

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.

Paul, writing to the church in Rome, at the start of a section of instructions; this entry is verse 2 on its own.

Context (BSB)

Romans 12:1

Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Romans 12:3

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

συσχηματίζεσθε

G4964

suschēmatizesthe

G:V

to conform to

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

αἰῶνι

G0165G

aiōni

G:N-M

an age: age

τούτῳ,

G3778

toutō

G:D

this/he/she/it

ἀλλὰ

G0235

alla

G:CONJ

but

μεταμορφοῦσθε

G3339

metamorphousthe

G:V

to transform

τῇ

G3588

tēa

G:T

the/this/who

ἀνακαινώσει

G0342

anakainōsei

G:N-F

renewal

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

νοὸς

G3563

noos

G:N-M

mind

ὑμῶν

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

δοκιμάζειν

G1381

dokimazein

G:V

to test

ὑμᾶς

G4771

humas

G:P-2

you

τί

G5101

G:I

which?

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

θέλημα

G2307

thelēma

G:N-N

will/desire

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγαθὸν

G0018

agathon

G:A / G:ADV

good

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

εὐάρεστον

G2101

euareston

G:A

well-pleasing

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τέλειον.

G5046

teleion

G:A

perfect

Hebrews 13:20–21

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

20Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 21equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

KJV

20Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

WEB

20Now 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, 21make you complete in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

From the letter to the Hebrews, whose author is not named, near its end; this entry joins verses 20 and 21.

Context (BSB)

Hebrews 13:19

And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon.

Hebrews 13:22

I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

Hebrews 13:20

Ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

θεὸς

G2316

theos

G:N-M/F

God

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

εἰρήνης,

G1515

eirēnēs

G:N-F

peace

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ἀναγαγὼν

G0321

anagagōn

G:V

to lead

ἐκ

G1537

G:PREP

out from

νεκρῶν

G3498

nekrōn

G:A

dead

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

ποιμένα

G4166

poimena

G:N-M

shepherd

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

προβάτων

G4263

probatōn

G:N-N

sheep

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

μέγαν

G3173

megan

G:A

great

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

αἵματι

G0129G

aimati

G:N-N

blood

διαθήκης

G1242

diathēkēs

G:N-F

covenant

αἰωνίου,

G0166

aiōniou

G:A

eternal

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

κύριον

G2962G

kurion

G:N-M

lord: God

ἡμῶν

G3165

hēmōn

G:P-1

Ἰησοῦν,

G2424G

Iēsoun

N:N-M-P

Jesus

Hebrews 13:21

καταρτίσαι

G2675

katartisai

G:V

to complete

ὑμᾶς

G4771

humas

G:P-2

you

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

παντὶ

G3956

panti

G:A

all

ἔργῳ

G2041

ergō

G:N-N

work

ἀγαθῷ

G0018

agathō

G:A / G:ADV

good

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ποιῆσαι

G4160G

poiēsai

G:V

to do/make: do

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

θέλημα

G2307

thelēma

G:N-N

will/desire

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

ποιῶν

G4160G

poiōn

G:V

to do/make: do

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

ἡμῖν

G3165

hēmin

G:P-1

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

εὐάρεστον

G2101

euareston

G:A

well-pleasing

ἐνώπιον

G1799

enōpion

G:PREP

before

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

διὰ

G1223

dia

G:PREP

through/because of

Ἰησοῦ

G2424G

Iēsou

N:N-M-P

Jesus

Χριστοῦ·

G5547

Christou

N:N--T

Christ

ᾧ

G3739

hō

G:R

which

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

δόξα

G1391

doxa

G:N-F

glory

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τοὺς

G3588

tous

G:T

the/this/who

αἰῶνας

G0165H

aiōnas

G:N-M

an age: eternity

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

αἰώνων,

G0165H

aiōnōn

G:N-M

an age: eternity

ἀμήν.¶

G0281

amēn

H:INJ

amen

Romans 12:1–2

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

1Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

KJV

1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

WEB

1Therefore 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. 2Don’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.

Paul, writing to the church in Rome, at the start of a section of instructions; this entry joins verses 1 and 2.

Context (BSB)

Romans 11:36

For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.

Romans 12:3

Interlinear (Strong’s)

Romans 12:1

Παρακαλῶ

G3870

Parakalō

G:V

to plead/comfort

οὖν

G3767

oun

G:CONJ

therefore/then

ὑμᾶς,

G4771

humas

G:P-2

you

ἀδελφοί,

G0080

adelphoi

G:N-M

brother

διὰ

G1223

dia

G:PREP

through/because of

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

οἰκτιρμῶν

G3628

oiktirmōn

G:N-M

compassion

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

θεοῦ,

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

παραστῆσαι

G3936

parastēsai

G:V

to stand by

τὰ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

σώματα

G4983

sōmata

G:N-N

body

ὑμῶν

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

θυσίαν

G2378

thusian

G:N-F

sacrifice

ζῶσαν

G2198

zōsan

G:V

to live

ἁγίαν

G0040G

hagian

G:A

holy

εὐάρεστον

G2101

euareston

G:A

well-pleasing

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

θεῷ,

G2316

theō

G:N-M/F

God

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

λογικὴν

G3050

logikēn

G:A

spiritual

λατρείαν

G2999

latreian

G:N-F

ministry

ὑμῶν.

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

Romans 12:2

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

συσχηματίζεσθε

G4964

suschēmatizesthe

G:V

to conform to

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

αἰῶνι

G0165G

aiōni

G:N-M

an age: age

τούτῳ,

G3778

toutō

G:D

this/he/she/it

ἀλλὰ

G0235

alla

G:CONJ

but

μεταμορφοῦσθε

G3339

metamorphousthe

G:V

to transform

τῇ

G3588

tēa

G:T

the/this/who

ἀνακαινώσει

G0342

anakainōsei

G:N-F

renewal

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

νοὸς

G3563

noos

G:N-M

mind

ὑμῶν

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

δοκιμάζειν

G1381

dokimazein

G:V

to test

ὑμᾶς

G4771

humas

G:P-2

you

τί

G5101

G:I

which?

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

θέλημα

G2307

thelēma

G:N-N

will/desire

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγαθὸν

G0018

agathon

G:A / G:ADV

good

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

εὐάρεστον

G2101

euareston

G:A

well-pleasing

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τέλειον.

G5046

teleion

G:A

perfect

Philippians 2:13

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

KJV

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

WEB

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

Paul, writing to the church in Philippi, right after a passage about Christ humbling Himself.

Context (BSB)

Philippians 2:12

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

Philippians 2:14

Do everything without complaining or arguing,

Interlinear (Strong’s)

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

θεὸς

G2316

theos

G:N-M/F

God

γάρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ἐνεργῶν

G1754

energōn

G:V

be active

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

ὑμῖν

G4771

humin

G:P-2

you

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

θέλειν

G2309

thelein

G:V

to will/desire

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ἐνεργεῖν

G1754

energein

G:V

be active

ὑπὲρ

G5228

huper

G:PREP

above/for

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

εὐδοκίας.

G2107

eudokias

G:N-F

goodwill

Hebrews 13:21

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

KJV

Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

WEB

make you complete in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

From the letter to the Hebrews, whose author is not named, near its end; this entry is verse 21 on its own.

Context (BSB)

Hebrews 13:20

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,

Hebrews 13:22

I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

καταρτίσαι

G2675

katartisai

G:V

to complete

ὑμᾶς

G4771

humas

G:P-2

you

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

παντὶ

G3956

panti

G:A

all

ἔργῳ

G2041

ergō

G:N-N

work

ἀγαθῷ

G0018

agathō

G:A / G:ADV

good

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

ποιῆσαι

G4160G

poiēsai

G:V

to do/make: do

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

θέλημα

G2307

thelēma

G:N-N

will/desire

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

ποιῶν

G4160G

poiōn

G:V

to do/make: do

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

ἡμῖν

G3165

hēmin

G:P-1

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

εὐάρεστον

G2101

euareston

G:A

well-pleasing

ἐνώπιον

G1799

enōpion

G:PREP

before

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

διὰ

G1223

dia

G:PREP

through/because of

Ἰησοῦ

G2424G

Iēsou

N:N-M-P

Jesus

Χριστοῦ·

G5547

Christou

N:N--T

Christ

ᾧ

G3739

hō

G:R

which

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

δόξα

G1391

doxa

G:N-F

glory

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τοὺς

G3588

tous

G:T

the/this/who

αἰῶνας

G0165H

aiōnas

G:N-M

an age: eternity

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

αἰώνων,

G0165H

aiōnōn

G:N-M

an age: eternity

ἀμήν.¶

G0281

amēn

H:INJ

amen

1 Peter 4:2

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.

KJV

That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

WEB

that you no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.

From a letter that names its writer as Peter, to believers living as exiles in several provinces; the verse before speaks of anyone who has suffered in his body.

Context (BSB)

1 Peter 4:1

Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin.

1 Peter 4:3

For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

μηκέτι

G3371

mēketi

G:ADV-N

never again

ἀνθρώπων

G0444

anthrōpōn

G:N-M

a human

ἐπιθυμίαις,

G1939

epithumiais

G:N-F

desire

ἀλλὰ

G0235

alla

G:CONJ

but

θελήματι

G2307

thelēmati

G:N-N

will/desire

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

ἐπίλοιπον

G1954

epiloipon

G:A

remaining

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

σαρκὶ

G4561

sarki

G:N-F

flesh

βιῶσαι

G0980

biōsai

G:V

to live

χρόνον.

G5550

chronon

G:N-M

time

Obeying God, doing the word and submitting to God, in Acts and James

Acts 5:29

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.

KJV

Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

WEB

But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.

Peter and the other apostles answering the high priest before the Sanhedrin, in Acts.

Context (BSB)

Acts 5:28

“We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us responsible for this man’s blood.”

Acts 5:30

The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging Him on a tree.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

Ἀποκριθεὶς

G0611

Apokritheis

G:V

to answer

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

Πέτρος

G4074G

Petros

N:N-M-P

Peter

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

οἱ

G3588

hoi

G:T

the/this/who

ἀπόστολοι

G0652

apostoloi

G:N-M

apostle

εἶπαν·

G2036

eipan

G:V

to say

πειθαρχεῖν

G3980

peitharchein

G:V

to obey

δεῖ

G1163

dei

G:V

be necessary

θεῷ

G2316

theō

G:N-M/F

God

μᾶλλον

G3123H

mallon

G:ADV

more: rather

ἢ

G2228

G:CONJ

ἀνθρώποις.

G0444

anthrōpois

G:N-M

a human

James 1:22

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

KJV

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

WEB

But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.

From a letter that names its writer as James and its readers as the twelve tribes of the Dispersion; this entry is verse 22 on its own.

Context (BSB)

James 1:21

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

James 1:23

For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,

Interlinear (Strong’s)

Γίνεσθε

G1096

Ginesthe

G:V

to be

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

ποιηταὶ

G4163

poiētai

G:N-M

doer

λόγου

G3056

logou

G:N-M

word

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

μόνον

G3441

monon

G:A

alone

ἀκροαταὶ

G0202

akroatai

G:N-M

hearer

παραλογιζόμενοι

G3884

paralogizomenoi

G:V

to deceive

ἑαυτούς.

G1438

he'autous

G:F-3

themself

James 1:22–25

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

22Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. 23For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, 24and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.

KJV

22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. 25But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

WEB

22But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves. 23For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man looking at his natural face in a mirror; 24for he sees himself, and goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25But he who looks into the perfect law of freedom and continues, not being a hearer who forgets but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in what he does.

From a letter that names its writer as James and its readers as the twelve tribes of the Dispersion; this entry runs from verse 22 to verse 25.

Context (BSB)

James 1:21

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

James 1:26

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

James 1:22

Γίνεσθε

G1096

Ginesthe

G:V

to be

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

ποιηταὶ

G4163

poiētai

G:N-M

doer

λόγου

G3056

logou

G:N-M

word

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

μόνον

G3441

monon

G:A

alone

ἀκροαταὶ

G0202

akroatai

G:N-M

hearer

παραλογιζόμενοι

G3884

paralogizomenoi

G:V

to deceive

ἑαυτούς.

G1438

he'autous

G:F-3

themself

James 1:23

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

εἴ

G1487G

G:COND

τις

G5100

tis

G:X

one

ἀκροατὴς

G0202

akroatēs

G:N-M

hearer

λόγου

G3056

logou

G:N-M

word

ἐστὶν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

οὐ

G3756

G:PRT-N

ποιητής,

G4163

poiētēs

G:N-M

doer

οὗτος

G3778

houtos

G:D

this/he/she/it

ἔοικεν

G1503

eoiken

G:V

to resemble

ἀνδρὶ

G0435G

andri

G:N-M

man

κατανοοῦντι

G2657

katanoounti

G:V

to observe

τὸ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

πρόσωπον

G4383

prosōpon

G:N-N

face

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

γενέσεως

G1078

geneseōs

G:N-F

origin

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

ἐσόπτρῳ·

G2072

esoptrō

G:N-N

mirror

James 1:24

κατενόησεν

G2657

katenoēsen

G:V

to observe

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

ἑαυτὸν

G1438

he'auton

G:F-3

themself

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἀπελήλυθεν

G0565

apelēluthen

G:V

to go away

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

εὐθέως

G2112

eutheōs

G:ADV

immediately

ἐπελάθετο

G1950

epelatheto

G:V

to forget

ὁποῖος

G3697

hopoios

G:Q

what sort?

ἦν.

G1510

ēn

G:V

to be

James 1:25

ὁ

G3588

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

παρακύψας

G3879

parakupsas

G:V

to stoop

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

νόμον

G3551

nomon

G:N-M

law

τέλειον

G5046

teleion

G:A

perfect

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

ἐλευθερίας

G1657

eleutherias

G:N-F

freedom

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

παραμείνας,

G3887

parameinas

G:V

to continue

οὗτος

G3778

houtos

G:D

this/he/she/it

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

ἀκροατὴς

G0202

akroatēs

G:N-M

hearer

ἐπιλησμονῆς

G1953

epilēsmonēs

G:N-F

forgetfulness

γενόμενος

G1096

genomenos

G:V

to be

ἀλλὰ

G0235

alla

G:CONJ

but

ποιητὴς

G4163

poiētēs

G:N-M

doer

ἔργου,

G2041

ergou

G:N-N

work

οὗτος

G3778

houtos

G:D

this/he/she/it

μακάριος

G3107

makarios

G:A

blessed

ἐν

G1722

G:PREP

in/on/among

τῇ

G3588

tēa

G:T

the/this/who

ποιήσει

G4160G

poiēsei

G:V

to do/make: do

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

ἔσται.¶

G1510

estai

G:V

to be

James 4:7

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KJV

WEB

BSB KJV WEB

BSB

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

KJV

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

WEB

Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

From a letter that names its writer as James and its readers as the twelve tribes of the Dispersion.

Context (BSB)

James 4:6

But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

James 4:8

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Interlinear (Strong’s)

ὑποτάγητε

G5293

hupotagēte

G:V

to subject

οὖν

G3767

oun

G:CONJ

therefore/then

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

θεῷ.

G2316

theō

G:N-M/F

God

ἀντίστητε

G0436

antistēte

G:V

to oppose

δὲ

G1161

G:CONJ

then

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

διαβόλῳ

G1228

diabolō

G:A

devilish/the Devil

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

φεύξεται

G5343

pheuxetai

G:V

to flee

ἀφ᾽

G0575

aph᾽

G:PREP

away from

ὑμῶν,

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

Verses to pray, send and memorize

A verse to pray
Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Matthew 6:10
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A verse to send to someone
20Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 21equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 13:20–21
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Text to copyNow may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. — Hebrews 13:20–21 (BSB) https://justtheverses.com/topics/obeying-the-will-of-god/#hebrews-13-20-21

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I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”
Psalm 40:8
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21 verses, from 14 books:

1 Samuel (1)
Psalm (1)
Micah (1)
Matthew (3)
Luke (1)
John (2)
Acts (1)
Romans (2)
Ephesians (1)
Philippians (1)
Hebrews (2)
James (3)
1 Peter (1)
1 John (1)

21 Bible Verses About Obeying the Will of God

Overview

The will of the Father, in the Gospels

Matthew 7:21

John 14:15

Matthew 12:50

Luke 22:42

Matthew 6:10

John 4:34

Obedience and what the LORD requires, in Samuel, the Psalms and Micah

1 Samuel 15:22

Psalm 40:8

Micah 6:8

The will of God, in the letters

Ephesians 6:6

1 John 2:17

Romans 12:2

Hebrews 13:20–21

Romans 12:1–2

Philippians 2:13

Hebrews 13:21

1 Peter 4:2

Obeying God, doing the word and submitting to God, in Acts and James

Acts 5:29

James 1:22

James 1:22–25

James 4:7

Verses to pray, send and memorize

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