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G2309θέλωthelō

to will/desirePart of speech: Greek Verb

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Occurrences by book

  1. 42
  2. 25
  3. 28
  4. 23
  5. 16
  6. 15
  7. 17
  8. 9
  9. 9
  10. Ephesians: 0
  11. 1
  12. 3
  13. 2
  14. 1
  15. 3
  16. 1
  17. Titus: 0
  18. 1
  19. 4
  20. 2
  21. 2
  22. 1
  23. 1 John: 0
  24. 2 John: 0
  25. 1
  26. Jude: 0
  27. 5

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211 occurrences in 202 verses

With their references and text in King James Version.

  1. Matthew 1:19

    Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

    θέλων thelōn “willing”

  2. Matthew 2:18

    In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.

    ἤθελεν ēthelen “was willing”

  3. Matthew 5:40

    And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.

    θέλοντί thelonti “willing”

  4. Matthew 5:42

    Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

    θέλοντα thelonta “desiring”

  5. Matthew 7:12

    Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

    θέλητε thelēte “you shall desire”

  6. Matthew 8:2

    And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

    θέλῃς, thelēs “You shall be willing,”

  7. Matthew 8:3

    And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

    θέλω, thelō “I am willing,”

  8. Matthew 9:13

    But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

    θέλω thelō “I desire”

  9. Matthew 11:14

    And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.

    θέλετε thelete “you are willing”

  10. Matthew 12:7

    But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

    θέλω thelō “I desire”

  11. Matthew 12:38

    Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

    θέλομεν thelomen “we wish”

  12. Matthew 13:28

    He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?

    θέλεις theleis “Do you desire”

  13. Matthew 14:5

    And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

    θέλων thelōn “wishing”

  14. Matthew 15:28

    Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.

    θέλεις. theleis “you desire.”

  15. Matthew 15:32

    Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.

    θέλω thelō “I am willing”

  16. Matthew 16:24

    Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

    θέλει thelei “desires”

  17. Matthew 16:25

    For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

    θέλῃ thelē “shall desire”

  18. Matthew 17:4

    Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.

    θέλεις, theleis “You wish,”

  19. Matthew 17:12

    But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.

    ἠθέλησαν· ēthelēsan “they desired;”

  20. Matthew 18:23

    Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

    ἠθέλησεν ēthelēsen “desired”

  21. Matthew 18:30

    And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.

    ἤθελεν, ēthelen “he was willing,”

  22. Matthew 19:17

    And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

    θέλεις theleis “you desire”

  23. Matthew 19:21

    Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

    θέλεις theleis “you desire”

  24. Matthew 20:14

    Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee.

    θέλω thelō “I desire”

  25. Matthew 20:15

    Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?

    θέλω thelō “I want”