Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Wills?
9 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Wills in the Bible
What does the Bible say about wills? Browse 9 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 9 Verses About Wills
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- 3Luke 22:42
“Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. willing, remove: Gr. willing to remove”
KJV - 4John 7:17
“If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.”
KJV - 5Romans 12:2
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
KJV - 6Galatians 3:15
“Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. covenant: or, testament”
KJV - 7Philippians 2:13
“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”
KJV - 8Hebrews 9:16
“For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. be: or, be brought in”
KJV - 9Hebrews 9:17
“For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Wills? (1 Verses)
“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Wills? (8 Verses)
“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”
“Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. willing, remove: Gr. willing to remove”
“If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.”
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
“Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. covenant: or, testament”
“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”
“For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. be: or, be brought in”
“For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Wills
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about wills. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about wills and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about wills is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on wills needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about wills with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about wills, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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