Quotes about Desire
I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.
- Romans 7:18
For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do.
- Romans 7:19
And if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.
- Romans 7:20
For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see?
- Romans 8:24
So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.
- Romans 9:16
Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.
- Romans 10:1
But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you,
- Romans 15:23
Already you have all you want. Already you have become rich. Without us, you have become kings. How I wish you really were kings, so that we might be kings with you!
- 1 Corinthians 4:8
But if they cannot control themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
- 1 Corinthians 7:9
But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.
- 1 Corinthians 12:31
Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
- 1 Corinthians 14:1
For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling,
- 2 Corinthians 5:2