Will

How Nave’s arranged it

• THE MENTAL FACULTY
• Freedom of, recognized by GodGenesis 4:6–10Deuteronomy 5:291 Kings 20:42Isaiah 1:18–20Isaiah 43:26Jeremiah 36:3Jeremiah 36:7John 7:17
• See Blessings, Contingent upon Obedience
• See Choice
• See Contingency
• OF GOD, THE SUPREME RULE OF DUTYMatthew 6:10Matthew 12:50Matthew 26:39Matthew 26:42Mark 3:35Mark 14:36Luke 11:2Luke 22:42John 4:34John 5:30John 6:38–40Acts 18:21Romans 12:2Romans 15:321 Corinthians 4:191 Corinthians 16:7Hebrews 6:3
• See Agency
• A TESTAMENT
• Of AbrahamGenesis 25:5Genesis 25:6
• Of JacobGenesis 48Genesis 49
• Of David1 Kings 2:1–9
• Of Jehoshaphat2 Chronicles 21:3

The passages, in Bible order (34)

The same references, sorted Genesis to Revelation. The first 16 are quoted in full; the rest are one click beneath them, book by book.

1. Genesis 4:6–10

   “Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen?

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2. Genesis 25:5

   Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac.

   ›Commentary on Genesis 25:51 voice

   “And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac. By his last will and testament; not all out of his own hand, while he lived, at least he reserved somewhat for himself, and for gifts to his other children; so his servant declared to the parents and friends of Rebekah, Gen 24:35; wherefore some render the words here "had given" (d); or the sense is, that he had at that time purposed and promised to give all that he had to Isaac, and now he actually did it. (d) נתן "dederat", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator.

   Everything gathered on Genesis 25:5→

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3. Genesis 25:6

   But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them away from his son Isaac to the land of the east.

   ›Commentary on Genesis 25:61 voice

   “Unto the sons of the concubines - Viz., Hagar and Keturah, Abraham gave gifts. Cattle for breed, seed to sow the land, and implements for husbandry, may be what is here intended. And sent them away - while he yet lived - Lest after his death they should dispute a settlement in the Land of Promise with Isaac; therefore he very prudently sent them to procure settlements during his lifetime, that they might be under no temptation to dispute the settlement with Isaac in Canaan.

   Everything gathered on Genesis 25:6→

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4. Genesis 48:1

   Some time later Joseph was told, “Your father is ill.” So he set out with his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.

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5. Genesis 49:1

   Then Jacob called for his sons and said, “Gather around so that I can tell you what will happen to you in the days to come:

   ›Commentary on Genesis 49:11 voice

   “After this blessing was celebrated, he also called his sons (Gen. XLIX, 1). And the one who had preferred the younger to the elder began with the first, so that he might bestow favor upon him in that mystery, and observe the order of age in this.

   Everything gathered on Genesis 49:1→

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6. Deuteronomy 5:29

   If only they had such a heart to fear Me and keep all My commandments always, so that it might be well with them and with their children forever.

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7. 1 Kings 2:1–9

   As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon,

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8. 1 Kings 20:42

   And the prophet said to the king, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Because you have let slip from your hand the man I had devoted to destruction, your life will be exchanged for his life, and your people for his people.’”

   ›Commentary on 1 Kings 20:422 voices

   “In the course of these events Ahab's indulgence toward a man who was notoriously impious and an open and arrogant despiser of divine majesty fully deserved to be condemned, just as Saul's clemency toward the king of the Amalekites was reproached with good reason by …

   “Thy life shall go for his life - This was fulfilled at the battle of Ramoth-gilead, where he was slain by the Syrians; see 1Ki 22:34, 1Ki 22:35.

   Everything gathered on 1 Kings 20:42→

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9. 2 Chronicles 21:3

   Their father had given them many gifts of silver and gold and precious things, as well as the fortified cities in Judah; but he gave the kingdom to Jehoram because he was the firstborn.

   ›Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:31 voice

   “Jehoshaphat departed from Rehoboam’s policy (2Ch 11:23 note), actually making over to his sons the “fenced cities” in which they dwelt. This, it is probable, provoked the jealousy of Jehoram, and induced him to put them to death 2Ch 21:4. Because he was the firstborn - Compare Deu 21:15-17. Exceptions to this rule in the northern and southern kingdoms are Solomon, where divine appointment superseded the natural order, Abijah 2Ch 11:22 note), and Jehoahaz (2Ki 23:30 note).

   Everything gathered on 2 Chronicles 21:3→

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10. Isaiah 1:18–20

    “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.

    ›Commentary on Isaiah 1:18–202 voices

    “[One] who is baptized is seen to be purified both according to the law and according to the gospel. According to the law, because Moses sprinkled the blood of the lamb with a bunch of hyssop; according to the gospel, because Christ's garments were white as snow, when in the gospel he manifested the glory of his resurrection, [one] then whose guilt is remitted is made whiter than snow.

    “Come now, and let us reason, together, saith the Lord,.... These words stand not in connection either with the preceding or following, but are to be read in a parenthesis, and are thrown in for the sake of the small remnant God had left among this wicked people, in order to comfort them, being distressed with sin.

    Everything gathered on Isaiah 1:18–20→

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11. Isaiah 43:26

    Remind Me, let us argue the matter together. State your case, so that you may be vindicated.

    ›Commentary on Isaiah 43:261 voice

    We are just when we acknowledge that we are sinners, and our justice depends not on our personal merit but rather on the mercy of God, as holy Scripture says: "The just is an accuser of himself in the beginning of his plea." And in another place, "State your sins, that you may be justified."

    Everything gathered on Isaiah 43:26→

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12. Jeremiah 36:3

    Perhaps when the people of Judah hear about all the calamity I plan to bring upon them, each of them will turn from his wicked way. Then I will forgive their iniquity and their sin.”

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13. Jeremiah 36:7

    Perhaps they will bring their petition before the LORD, and each one will turn from his wicked way; for great are the anger and fury that the LORD has pronounced against this people.”

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14. Matthew 6:10

    Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

    ›Commentary on Matthew 6:102 voices

    “Either it is a general prayer for the kingdom of the whole world that the reign of the Devil may cease; or for the kingdom in each of us that God may reign there, and that sin may not reign in our mortal body. But be it noted, that it comes of high confidence, and of an unblemished conscience only, to pray for the kingdom of God, and not to fear the judgment. Let them be put to shame by this text who falsely affirm that there are daily falls (ruinas) in Heavenb.

    “Thy kingdom come,.... The form of expression used by the ancient Jews, relating to this article, before the coming of Christ, doubtless was, as it now stands in their prayers (r), מלכות משיחך יבא, "the kingdom of thy Messiah come".

    Everything gathered on Matthew 6:10→

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15. Matthew 12:50

    For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”

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    “(Verses 49, 50.) Behold my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother and sister and mother. These are my mother, who daily begets me in the souls of believers. These are my brothers, who do the works of my Father. Therefore, he did not deny his mother, as Marcion and Manichaeus believed, that he was born from a phantom; but he preferred the apostles to kinship, so that we may also prefer the spirit to the flesh in comparison of love.

    “But since he who does the will of the Father is called sister and brother of the Lord, on account of both sexes who are gathered to the faith, this is not surprising; yet it is greatly to be wondered how one is also called mother. For he deigned to call his faithful disciples brothers, saying: Go, announce to my brothers. Therefore, he who could become a brother of the Lord by coming to faith—it must be asked how he can also be a mother?

    Everything gathered on Matthew 12:50→

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16. Matthew 26:39

    Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”

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