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The Bible addresses the concept of needs in various passages, emphasizing God's provision, human responsibility, and the importance of prioritizing spiritual over material needs. God's Provision for Needs The Bible consistently affirms that God is the ultimate provider of all needs. In <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a>, the Apostle Paul assures believers, "And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus" . This verse highlights the sufficiency of God's provision, rooted in His abundant resources and the redemptive work of Christ. In the Old Testament, God's provision is evident in the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Despite their lack of resources, God provided manna from heaven and water from a rock (<a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4, 17</a>:6), demonstrating His ability to meet physical needs in miraculous ways. Human Responsibility and Work While God promises to meet the needs of His people, the Bible also emphasizes human responsibility in working to provide for oneself and others. In <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-10.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:10</a>, Paul instructs, "If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat" . This principle underscores the importance of diligence and personal responsibility in meeting one's needs. The Book of Proverbs frequently highlights the value of hard work and its role in providing for needs. <a href="/proverbs/10-4.htm">Proverbs 10:4</a> states, "Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth" , illustrating the connection between effort and provision. Spiritual Needs Beyond physical needs, the Bible places significant emphasis on spiritual needs. Jesus, in His Sermon on the Mount, teaches about the priority of seeking God's kingdom: "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you" (<a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a>). This passage encourages believers to prioritize their relationship with God, trusting that their material needs will be met as they focus on spiritual growth. The Lord's Prayer, as recorded in <a href="/matthew/6-11.htm">Matthew 6:11</a>, includes a petition for daily sustenance: "Give us this day our daily bread" . This request acknowledges dependence on God for both physical and spiritual nourishment, recognizing Him as the source of all provision. Community and Generosity The early Christian community exemplified the principle of sharing resources to meet the needs of others. <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a> describes the believers as having "all things in common" and selling possessions to distribute to anyone in need . This communal approach reflects the biblical call to generosity and care for one another. The Apostle John reinforces this in 1 <a href="/john/3-17.htm">John 3:17</a>: "If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God abide in him?" . This verse challenges believers to demonstrate God's love through tangible acts of generosity and support for those in need. Trust in God's Timing The Bible also teaches patience and trust in God's timing for meeting needs. In <a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Matthew 6:25-26</a>, Jesus instructs His followers not to worry about their lives, what they will eat or drink, or about their bodies, what they will wear. He points to the birds of the air, which do not sow or reap, yet are fed by the heavenly Father, emphasizing God's care and timing in provision. In summary, the biblical perspective on needs encompasses God's faithful provision, human responsibility, the prioritization of spiritual over material needs, and the call to community and generosity. Through these teachings, believers are encouraged to trust in God's provision, work diligently, and care for one another in love.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/5536.htm">5536. chrema -- a thing that one uses or needs</a> ... a thing that one uses or needs. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: chrema Phonetic Spelling: (khray'-mah) Short Definition: money, riches Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5536.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/1163.htm">1163. dei -- it is necessary</a> ... deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) Necessary (as binding) -- behoved, be meet, must (needs), (be) need ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1163.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2076.htm">2076. esti -- are, belong, call, come, consist</a> ... be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2076.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/5598.htm">5598. O -- the last letter of the Gr. alphabet</a> ... In the NT, 5598 ("") is always used of the glorified Christ (Rev 1:8, 21;6, 22:13), referring to His absolute to meet all the needs of finite (limited) people. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5598.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/5264.htm">5264. hupodechomai -- to receive under one's roof, to receive as a ...</a> ... their (note the ). This welcoming portrays what is received as one's personal care (to see to the needs, etc.). Word Origin from ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5264.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/752.htm">752. archisunagogos -- ruler of a synagogue</a> ... [Note the parallel with government in the NT. Like the ancient Jewish , a local NT church needs to be shepherded by a ("plurality") . See 4245 ("elder").]. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/752.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/5535.htm">5535. chrezo -- to need, have need of</a> ... desire. Word Origin from chre Definition to need, have need of NASB Word Usage have need (1), need (3), needs (1). have need. From ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5535.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/5532.htm">5532. chreia -- need, business</a> ... Word Origin akin to chraomai Definition need, business NASB Word Usage necessary (1), need (40), needed (1), needs (6), task (1). need, want. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5532.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/5534.htm">5534. chre -- it is necessary, fitting</a> ... ought. Third person singular of the same as chraomai or chrao used impersonally; it needs (must or should) be -- ought. see GREEK chraomai. see GREEK chrao. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5534.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/4068.htm">4068. perpereuomai -- to boast</a> ... myself. 4068 (from , "a braggart") -- to act as a braggart, ie a "show off" who needs too much attention (used only in 1 Cor 13:4). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4068.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4135.htm">4135. mul -- to circumcise</a> ... circumcising, selves, cut down in pieces, destroy, must needs. A primitive root; to cut short, ie Curtail (specifically the prepuce ... /hebrew/4135.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2819b.htm">2819b. chashchu -- things needed, requirement</a> ... 2819a, 2819b. chashchu. 2820 . things needed, requirement. Transliteration: chashchu Short Definition: needs. Word Origin (Aramaic ... /hebrew/2819b.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm">7725. shub -- to turn back, return</a> ... deny, draw back, fetch home again, X fro, get (oneself) (back) again, X give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, X needs, be past ... /hebrew/7725.htm - 9k <a href="/hebrew/4270.htm">4270. machsor -- a need, thing needed, poverty</a> ... Word Origin from chaser Definition a need, thing needed, poverty NASB Word Usage lack (2), need (2), needs (1), poor (1), poverty (3), want (4). ... /hebrew/4270.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm">1980. halak -- to go, come, walk</a> ... go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), + greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, X more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass ... /hebrew/1980.htm - 8k <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm">4191. muth -- to die</a> ... X crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), X must needs, slay, X ... /hebrew/4191.htm - 7k <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm">5375. nasa -- to lift, carry, take</a> ... fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable (+ man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, X needs, obtain, pardon ... /hebrew/5375.htm - 8k <a href="/hebrew/8199.htm">8199. shaphat -- to judge, govern</a> ... passively, to litigate (literally or figuratively) -- + avenge, X that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge(-ment), X needs, plead, reason ... /hebrew/8199.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/harnack/the_origin_of_the_new_testament/i_the_needs_and_motive.htm">The Needs and Motive Forces that Led to the Creation of the New ...</a> ... THE ORIGIN OF THE NEW TESTAMENT I. The Needs and Motive Forces that led to the Creation of the New Testament. If the trained observer ... /.../harnack/the origin of the new testament/i the needs and motive.htm<a href="/library/jowett/my_daily_meditation_for_the_circling_year/september_the_nineteenth_the_needs.htm">September the Nineteenth the Needs of the Body</a> ... SEPTEMBER The Nineteenth THE NEEDS OF THE BODY. JOHN vi.1-21. The Lord who came to save His people was sensitive to His people's hunger. ... /.../september the nineteenth the needs.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_consent_needs_to.htm">Whether the Consent Needs to be Expressed in Words?</a> ... OF THE MARRIAGE CONSENT CONSIDERED IN ITSELF (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether the consent needs to be expressed in words? Objection 1: It ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the consent needs to.htm<a href="/library/various/the_st_gregory_hymnal_and_catholic_choir_book/no_143_lord_for_tomorrow.htm">Lord, for Tomorrow and Its Needs</a> ... No. 143 Lord, for tomorrow and its needs. GENERAL Lord, for tomorrow and its needs ("Just for today"). Sister M. Xavier Nicola A. Montani. Slowly. ... /.../the st gregory hymnal and catholic choir book/no 143 lord for tomorrow.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_man_possessed_of_grace.htm">Whether Man Possessed of Grace Needs the Help of Grace in Order to ...</a> ... TREATISE ON GRACE (QQ -114)OF THE NECESSITY OF GRACE (TEN ARTICLES) Whether man possessed of grace needs the help of grace in order to persevere? ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether man possessed of grace.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_he_who_is_confirmed.htm">Whether He who is Confirmed Needs one to Stand* for Him? ...</a> ... CONFIRMATION (Q ) Whether he who is confirmed needs one to stand* for him? ... Objection 1: It seems that he who is confirmed needs no one to stand for him. ... /.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether he who is confirmed.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/nature_and_grace/article_ten_whether_a_man.htm">Whether a Man in Grace Needs the Help of Grace in Order to ...</a> ... Article Ten Whether a Man in Grace needs the help of Grace in order to Persevere. Whether a Man in Grace needs the help of Grace in order to Persevere ... //christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/nature and grace/article ten whether a man.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_perseverance_needs_the_help.htm">Whether Perseverance Needs the Help of Grace? [*Cf. Fs, Q , a ]</a> ... OF PERSEVERANCE (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether perseverance needs the help of grace? [*Cf. FS, Q , A ]. Objection 1: It seems that perseverance ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether perseverance needs the help.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_an_angel_needs_grace.htm">Whether an Angel Needs Grace in Order to Turn to God?</a> ... OF THE PERFECTION OF THE ANGELS IN THE ORDER OF GRACE AND OF GLORY (NINE ARTICLES) Whether an angel needs grace in order to turn to God? ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether an angel needs grace.htm<a href="/library/traherne/centuries_of_meditations/4_this_last_principle_needs.htm">This Last Principle Needs a Little Explication</a> ... THE FOURTH CENTURY 4 This last principle needs a little explication. This last principle needs a little explication. Not only because ... /.../traherne/centuries of meditations/4 this last principle needs.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/n/needs.htm">Needs (85 Occurrences)</a> ...Needs (85 Occurrences). Matthew 6:8 So be not like them; because your Father has knowledge of your needs even before you make your requests to him. (BBE). ... /n/needs.htm - 30k<a href="/topical/z/zoroastrianism.htm">Zoroastrianism</a> ... See SATAN; ANTICHRIST. (3) presents a problem that still needs proper analysis. ... Its inconsistency with the teaching of Christ needs no comment. ... /z/zoroastrianism.htm - 17k<a href="/topical/f/families.htm">Families (272 Occurrences)</a> ... Genesis 42:19 If you are true men, let one of you be kept in prison, while you go and take grain for the needs of your families; (BBE). ... /f/families.htm - 38k<a href="/topical/a/asks.htm">Asks (41 Occurrences)</a> ... Mark 11:3 If anyone asks you,'Why are you doing this?' say,'The Lord needs him;' and immediately he will send him back here." (WEB WEY NIV). ... /a/asks.htm - 18k<a href="/topical/s/solomon's.htm">Solomon's (56 Occurrences)</a> ... the ceremonial of the sacrificial system was more strictly observed, the services of priests and Levites were greatly increased, and to meet the needs of the ... /s/solomon's.htm - 31k<a href="/topical/d/disease.htm">Disease (213 Occurrences)</a> ... NIV). Matthew 8:15 And he put his hand on hers and the disease went from her, and she got up and took care of his needs. (BBE). Matthew ... /d/disease.htm - 39k<a href="/topical/s/sore.htm">Sore (156 Occurrences)</a> ... And they said again, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. ... /s/sore.htm - 40k<a href="/topical/c/canon.htm">Canon</a> ... That process was gradual, furthered by definite needs, and, though unquestionably continuous, is in its earlier stages difficult to trace. ... /c/canon.htm - 68k<a href="/topical/r/revelation.htm">Revelation (52 Occurrences)</a> ... and because, moreover, in their sin, the revelation God gives of Himself in His works of creation and providence no longer suffices for men's needs, that God ... /r/revelation.htm - 89k<a href="/topical/s/synoptic.htm">Synoptic</a> ... No: the conception of the suffering Saviour was not the invention of the church, nor did it rise from her thought of her own needs; it was a gift to her from ... /s/synoptic.htm - 38k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/hierarchy-of-needs.html">Is Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs biblical? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/too-sensitive.html">The needs of the world overwhelm me. Am I too sensitive? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/righteous-care-needs-animals.html">What does it mean that a righteous person cares for the needs of animals (Proverbs 12:10)? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/needs.htm">Needs: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Needs (85 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/6-8.htm">Matthew 6:8</a> So be not like them; because your Father has knowledge of your needs even before you make your requests to him. (BBE)<a href="/matthew/6-11.htm">Matthew 6:11</a> Give us this day bread for our needs. (BBE)<a href="/matthew/8-15.htm">Matthew 8:15</a> And he put his hand on hers and the disease went from her, and she got up and took care of his needs. (BBE)<a href="/matthew/18-7.htm">Matthew 18:7</a> Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! (KJV ASV DBY WBS)<a href="/matthew/21-3.htm">Matthew 21:3</a> If anyone says anything to you, you shall say,'The Lord needs them,' and immediately he will send them." (WEB WEY NIV)<a href="/matthew/24-6.htm">Matthew 24:6</a> And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that ye be not troubled: for 'these things' must needs come to pass; but the end is not yet. (ASV)<a href="/matthew/26-35.htm">Matthew 26:35</a> Peter says to him, If I should needs die with thee, I will in no wise deny thee. Likewise said all the disciples also. (DBY)<a href="/matthew/27-55.htm">Matthew 27:55</a> And a number of women were there, watching from a distance, who had come with Jesus from Galilee, waiting on his needs. (BBE NIV)<a href="/mark/1-31.htm">Mark 1:31</a> And he came and took her by the hand, lifting her up; and she became well, and took care of their needs. (BBE)<a href="/mark/11-3.htm">Mark 11:3</a> If anyone asks you,'Why are you doing this?' say,'The Lord needs him;' and immediately he will send him back here." (WEB WEY NIV)<a href="/mark/13-7.htm">Mark 13:7</a> And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. (KJV ASV WBS)<a href="/mark/15-41.htm">Mark 15:41</a> who, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and served him; and many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem. (See NIV)<a href="/luke/4-39.htm">Luke 4:39</a> He went near her, and with a sharp word he gave orders to the disease and it went away from her; and straight away she got up and took care of their needs. (BBE)<a href="/luke/4-43.htm">Luke 4:43</a> But he said to them, I must needs announce the glad tidings of the kingdom of God to the other cities also, for for this I have been sent forth. (DBY)<a href="/luke/8-3.htm">Luke 8:3</a> And Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's chief house-servant, and Susanna and a number of others, who gave him of their wealth for his needs. (BBE)<a href="/luke/11-3.htm">Luke 11:3</a> Give us every day bread for our needs. (BBE)<a href="/luke/11-8.htm">Luke 11:8</a> I tell you, although he will not rise and give it to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence, he will get up and give him as many as he needs. (WEB NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/13-33.htm">Luke 13:33</a> but I must needs walk to-day and to-morrow and the day following, for it must not be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem. (DBY)<a href="/luke/14-18.htm">Luke 14:18</a> And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. (KJV ASV WBS)<a href="/luke/17-8.htm">Luke 17:8</a> Will he not say, Get a meal for me, and make yourself ready and see to my needs till I have had my food and drink; and after that you may have yours? (BBE)<a href="/luke/19-31.htm">Luke 19:31</a> If anyone asks you,'Why are you untying it?' say to him:'The Lord needs it.'" (WEB WEY NIV)<a href="/luke/19-34.htm">Luke 19:34</a> They said, "The Lord needs it." (WEB WEY NIV)<a href="/luke/21-9.htm">Luke 21:9</a> And when ye shall hear of wars and tumults, be not terrified: for these things must needs come to pass first; but the end is not immediately. (ASV)<a href="/luke/23-17.htm">Luke 23:17</a> Now he must needs release unto them at the feast one prisoner.' (WEY)<a href="/luke/24-44.htm">Luke 24:44</a> And he said unto them, These are my words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must needs be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me. (ASV)<a href="/john/4-4.htm">John 4:4</a> And he must needs go through Samaria. (KJV ASV DBY WBS)<a href="/john/13-10.htm">John 13:10</a> Jesus said to him, "Someone who has bathed only needs to have his feet washed, but is completely clean. You are clean, but not all of you." (WEB DBY NAS NIV)<a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16</a> Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. (KJV WBS)<a href="/acts/17-3.htm">Acts 17:3</a> Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ. (KJV)<a href="/acts/19-35.htm">Acts 19:35</a> At length the Recorder quieted them down. "Men of Ephesus," he said, "who is there of all mankind that needs to be told that the city of Ephesus is the guardian of the temple of the great Diana and of the image which fell down from Zeus? (WEY)<a href="/acts/20-34.htm">Acts 20:34</a> You yourselves know that these hands served my necessities, and those who were with me. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/acts/21-22.htm">Acts 21:22</a> What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come. (KJV WBS)<a href="/acts/24-23.htm">Acts 24:23</a> And he gave orders to the captain to keep Paul under his control, and to let him have everything he had need of; and not to keep his friends from coming to see him. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Acts 27:3</a> The next day, we touched at Sidon. Julius treated Paul kindly, and gave him permission to go to his friends and refresh himself. (See NIV)<a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Romans 12:8</a> or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. (See NIV)<a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality. (WEB BBE NAS RSV)<a href="/romans/13-5.htm">Romans 13:5</a> Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. (KJV ASV WBS)<a href="/1_corinthians/5-10.htm">1 Corinthians 5:10</a> Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world. (KJV ASV WBS)<a href="/1_corinthians/15-53.htm">1 Corinthians 15:53</a> For this corruptible must needs put on incorruptibility, and this mortal put on immortality. (DBY)<a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">2 Corinthians 8:2</a> How while they were undergoing every sort of trouble, and were in the greatest need, they took all the greater joy in being able to give freely to the needs of others. (BBE)<a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">2 Corinthians 8:4</a> Seriously requesting us that they might have a part in this grace of being servants to the needs of the saints: (BBE)<a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12</a> For this work of giving not only takes care of the needs of the saints, but is the cause of much praise to God; (BBE NAS NIV)<a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">2 Corinthians 11:9</a> And when I was present with you, and was in need, I let no man be responsible for me; for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, gave me whatever was needed; and in everything I kept myself from being a trouble to you, and I will go on doing so. (See RSV)<a href="/2_corinthians/11-30.htm">2 Corinthians 11:30</a> If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities. (KJV ASV WBS)<a href="/2_corinthians/12-1.htm">2 Corinthians 12:1</a> I must needs glory, though it is not expedient; but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. (ASV)<a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10</a> So I take pleasure in being feeble, in unkind words, in needs, in cruel attacks, in troubles, on account of Christ: for when I am feeble, then am I strong. (BBE)<a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a> Let no corrupt word out of your mouth go forth, but what is good unto the needful building up, that it may give grace to the hearers; (See NIV)<a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Philippians 2:25</a> Yet I deem it important to send Epaphroditus to you now--he is my brother and comrade both in labour and in arms, and is your messenger who has ministered to my needs. (WEY NIV)<a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">Philippians 4:3</a> And I make request to you, true helper in my work, to see to the needs of those women who took part with me in the good news, with Clement and the rest of my brother-workers whose names are in the book of life. (BBE)<a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Philippians 4:11</a> But I will not say anything about my needs, for I am able, wherever I am, to be dependent on myself. (BBE)<a href="/philippians/4-16.htm">Philippians 4:16</a> because even in Thessalonica you sent several times to minister to my needs. (WEY NAS)<a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a> and my God shall supply all your need, according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus; (See NAS NIV)<a href="/titus/3-14.htm">Titus 3:14</a> Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful. (See NAS)<a href="/hebrews/9-16.htm">Hebrews 9:16</a> (For where there is a testament, the death of the testator must needs come in. (DBY)<a href="/james/2-16.htm">James 2:16</a> and one of you tells them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled;" and yet you didn't give them the things the body needs, what good is it? (WEB NIV)<a href="/genesis/17-13.htm">Genesis 17:13</a> He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant. (KJV JPS ASV WBS)<a href="/genesis/19-9.htm">Genesis 19:9</a> And they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, even Lot, and came near to break the door. (KJV JPS ASV WBS)<a href="/genesis/24-5.htm">Genesis 24:5</a> And the servant said unto him, Peradventure the woman will not be willing to follow me unto this land: must I needs bring thy son again unto the land from whence thou camest? (KJV JPS ASV WBS)<a href="/genesis/31-30.htm">Genesis 31:30</a> And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father's house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods? (KJV ASV DBY WBS)<a href="/genesis/42-19.htm">Genesis 42:19</a> If you are true men, let one of you be kept in prison, while you go and take grain for the needs of your families; (BBE)<a href="/genesis/42-33.htm">Genesis 42:33</a> And the ruler of the land said, In this way I may be certain that you are true men; let one of you be kept here with me, while you go and take grain for the needs of your families; (BBE)<a href="/genesis/47-12.htm">Genesis 47:12</a> And Joseph took care of his father and his brothers and all his father's people, giving them food for the needs of their families. (BBE)<a href="/exodus/16-3.htm">Exodus 16:3</a> And the children of Israel said to them, It would have been better for the Lord to have put us to death in the land of Egypt, where we were seated by the flesh-pots and had bread enough for our needs; for you have taken us out to this waste of sand, to put all this people to death through need of food. (BBE)<a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4</a> Then the Lord said to Moses, See, I will send down bread from heaven for you; and the people will go out every day and get enough for the day's needs; so that I may put them to the test to see if they will keep my laws or not. (BBE)<a href="/exodus/16-16.htm">Exodus 16:16</a> This is what the Lord has said, Let every man take up as much as he has need of; at the rate of one omer for every person, let every man take as much as is needed for his family. (See NIV)<a href="/numbers/4-26.htm">Numbers 4:26</a> and the hangings of the court, and the screen for the door of the gate of the court, which is by the tabernacle and around the altar, and their cords, and all the instruments of their service, and whatever shall be done with them. Therein shall they serve. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/numbers/16-13.htm">Numbers 16:13</a> is it a small thing that thou hast brought us up out of a land flowing with milk and honey, to kill us in the wilderness, but thou must needs make thyself also a prince over us? (See JPS ASV)<a href="/deuteronomy/2-6.htm">Deuteronomy 2:6</a> You may get food for your needs from them for a price, and water for drinking. (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/2-28.htm">Deuteronomy 2:28</a> Let me have food, at a price, for my needs, and water for drinking: only let me go through on foot; (BBE)<a href="/deuteronomy/15-8.htm">Deuteronomy 15:8</a> but thou shalt surely open thy hand unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need in that which he wanteth. (See NIV)<a href="/judges/18-10.htm">Judges 18:10</a> When you come there you will come to a people living without thought of danger; and the land is wide, and God has given it into your hands: a place where there is everything on earth for man's needs. (BBE)<a href="/judges/19-20.htm">Judges 19:20</a> And the old man said, Peace be with you; let all your needs be my care; only do not take your rest in the street. (BBE NAS)<a href="/2_samuel/14-14.htm">2 Samuel 14:14</a> For we must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God respect any person: yet doth he devise means, that his banished be not expelled from him. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)<a href="/1_kings/18-27.htm">1 Kings 18:27</a> It happened at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, "Cry aloud; for he is a god. Either he is musing, or he has gone aside, or he is on a journey, or perhaps he sleeps and must be awakened." (See NAS)<a href="/2_kings/4-7.htm">2 Kings 4:7</a> So she came to the man of God and gave him word of what she had done. And he said, Go and get money for the oil and make payment of your debt, and let the rest be for the needs of yourself and your sons. (BBE)<a href="/ezra/7-20.htm">Ezra 7:20</a> And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which thou shalt have occasion to bestow, bestow it out of the king's treasure-house. (See NAS)<a href="/nehemiah/5-2.htm">Nehemiah 5:2</a> For there were some who said, We, our sons and our daughters, are a great number: let us get grain, so that we may have food for our needs. (BBE)<a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm">Nehemiah 11:23</a> For there was an order from the king about them and a regular amount for the music-makers, for their needs day by day. (BBE)<a href="/proverbs/12-10.htm">Proverbs 12:10</a> An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evil-doers are cruel. (See NIV)<a href="/isaiah/23-18.htm">Isaiah 23:18</a> And her goods and her trade will be holy to the Lord: they will not be kept back or stored up; for her produce will be for those living in the Lord's land, to give them food for their needs, and fair clothing. (BBE)<a href="/isaiah/30-23.htm">Isaiah 30:23</a> And he will give rain for your seed, so that you may put it in the earth; and you will have bread from the produce of the earth, good and more than enough for your needs: in that day the cattle will get their food in wide grass-lands. (BBE)<a href="/isaiah/58-10.htm">Isaiah 58:10</a> And if you give your bread to those in need of it, so that the troubled one may have his desire; then you will have light in the dark, and your night will be as the full light of the sun: (See NIV)<a href="/isaiah/58-11.htm">Isaiah 58:11</a> And the Lord will be your guide at all times; in dry places he will give you water in full measure, and will make strong your bones; and you will be like a watered garden, and like an ever-flowing spring. (See NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/5-7.htm">Jeremiah 5:7</a> How is it possible for you to have my forgiveness for this? your children have given me up, taking their oaths by those who are no gods: when I had given them food in full measure, they were false to their wives, taking their pleasure in the houses of loose women. (See NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/10-5.htm">Jeremiah 10:5</a> They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good. 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