Quotes about Desire
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
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