35 Verses About Desired from 20 Books

1 Corinthians 12:18

But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body, just as he desired.

1 Kings 9:19

and all the storage cities that Solomon had, and the cities for his chariots, and the cities for his horsemen, and that which Solomon desired to build for his pleasure in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.

2 Chronicles 8:6

and Baalath, and all the storage cities that Solomon had, and all the cities for his chariots, and the cities for his horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build for his pleasure in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.

2 Chronicles 21:20

Thirty-two years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years: and he departed without being desired; and they buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.

Acts 10:10

He became hungry and desired to eat, but while they were preparing, he fell into a trance.

Acts 28:18

who, when they had examined me, desired to set me free, because there was no cause of death in me.

Daniel 2:16

Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would appoint him a time, and he would show the king the interpretation.



Daniel 2:23

I thank you, and praise you, you God of my fathers, who have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we desired of you; for you have made known to us the king's matter.

Daniel 7:19

Then I desired to know the truth concerning the fourth animal, which was diverse from all of them, exceedingly terrible, whose teeth were of iron, and its nails of brass; which devoured, broke in pieces, and stamped the residue with its feet;

Deuteronomy 18:16

This is according to all that you desired of the LORD your God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, "Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, neither let me see this great fire any more, that I not die."

Ecclesiastes 2:10

Whatever my eyes desired, I didn't keep from them. I didn't withhold my heart from any joy, for my heart rejoiced because of all my labor, and this was my portion from all my labor.

Additions to Esther 1:11

Now when Mordecai, who had seen this dream, and what God had determined to do, was awake, he kept this dream in mind, and until night by all means desired to understand it.

Additions to Esther 4:13

The young woman then came to the king in this way: whatever she desired was given her to go with her out of the women's house to the king's house.

Additions to Esther 6:2

"After I became lord over many nations and had dominion over the whole world, not lifted up with presumption of my authority, but carrying myself always with equity and mildness, I purposed to settle my subjects continually in a quiet life, and make my kingdom peaceable and open for passage to the utmost coasts, to renew peace, which is desired of all men.



Esther 2:13

The young woman then came to the king like this: whatever she desired was given her to go with her out of the women's house to the king's house.

Genesis 3:6

When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit, and ate; and she gave some to her husband with her, and he ate.

Hebrews 12:17

For you know that even when he afterward desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for a change of mind though he sought it diligently with tears.

Isaiah 1:29

For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which you have desired, and you shall be confounded for the gardens that you have chosen.

Isaiah 21:4

My heart flutters. Horror has frightened me. The twilight that I desired has been turned into trembling for me.

Isaiah 26:9

With my soul have I desired you in the night. Yes, with my spirit within me will I seek you earnestly; for when your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.

Jeremiah 17:16

As for me, I have not hurried from being a shepherd after you; neither have I desired the woeful day; you know: that which came out of my lips was before your face.



John 6:11

Jesus took the loaves; and having given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to those who were sitting down; likewise also of the fish as much as they desired.

Luke 10:24

for I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see the things which you see, and didn't see them, and to hear the things which you hear, and didn't hear them."

Luke 22:15

He said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer,

Mark 6:19

Herodias set herself against him, and desired to kill him, but she couldn't,

Matthew 13:17

For most certainly I tell you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see the things which you see, and didn't see them; and to hear the things which you hear, and didn't hear them.

Matthew 27:15

Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they desired.

Philemon 1:13

whom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Good News.



Proverbs 8:11

For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.

Proverbs 19:22

That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

Psalms 19:10

More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.

Psalms 81:11

But my people didn't listen to my voice. Israel desired none of me.

Psalms 107:30

Then they are glad because it is calm, so he brings them to their desired haven.

Psalms 132:13

For the LORD has chosen Zion. He has desired it for his habitation.

Psalms 132:14

"This is my resting place forever. Here I will live, for I have desired it.







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In Mark 12:30 Jesus said; And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this [is] the first commandment.

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