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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 American Standard Version.

  1. Matthew 1:19

    And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.

    θέλων thelōn “willing”

  2. Matthew 2:18

    A voice was heard in Ramah, Weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children; And she would not be comforted, because they are not.

    ἤθελεν ēthelen “was willing”

  3. Matthew 5:40

    And if any man would go to law with thee, 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

    All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

    θέλητε thelēte “you shall desire”

  6. Matthew 8:2

    And behold, there came to him 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 he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou made clean. And straightway his leprosy was cleansed.

    θέλω, thelō “I am willing,”

  8. Matthew 9:13

    But go ye and learn what [supplied: this] meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.

    θέλω thelō “I desire”

  9. Matthew 11:14

    And if ye are willing to receive [supplied: it,] this is Elijah, that is to come.

    θέλετε thelete “you are willing”

  10. Matthew 12:7

    But if ye had known what this meaneth, I desire 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 Pharisees answered him, saying, Teacher, we would see a sign from thee.

    θέλομεν thelomen “we wish”

  12. Matthew 13:28

    And he said unto them, An enemy hath done this. And the servants say 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 done unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was healed from that hour.

    θέλεις. theleis “you desire.”

  15. Matthew 15:32

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

    θέλω thelō “I am willing”

  16. Matthew 16:24

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

    θέλει thelei “desires”

  17. Matthew 16:25

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

    θέλῃ thelē “shall desire”

  18. Matthew 17:4

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

    θέλεις, theleis “You wish,”

  19. Matthew 17:12

    but I say into you, that Elijah is come already, and they knew him not, but did unto him whatsoever they would. Even so shall the Son of man also suffer of them.

    ἠθέλησαν· ēthelēsan “they desired;”

  20. Matthew 18:23

    Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, who would make a reckoning with his servants.

    ἠθέλησεν ēthelēsen “desired”

  21. Matthew 18:30

    And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay that which was due.

    ἤθελεν, ēthelen “he was willing,”

  22. Matthew 19:17

    And he said unto him, Why askest thou me concerning that which is good? One there is who is good: but if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments.

    θέλεις theleis “you desire”

  23. Matthew 19:21

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

    θέλεις theleis “you desire”

  24. Matthew 20:14

    Take up that which is thine, and go thy way; it is my will to 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? or is thine eye evil, because I am good?

    θέλω thelō “I want”