Quotes about Desire
So we aspire to please Him, whether we are here in this body or away from it.
- 2 Corinthians 5:9
And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.
- 2 Corinthians 8:10
For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want.
- Galatians 5:17
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery;
- Galatians 5:19
Having lost all sense of shame, they have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity, with a craving for more.
- Ephesians 4:19
God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 1:8
I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.
- Philippians 1:23
For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
- Philippians 2:26
Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.
- Colossians 3:5
Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17
not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God;
- 1 Thessalonians 4:5
To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,
- 2 Thessalonians 1:11