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desiring

Meaning of “desiring”

Present-participial or verbal-noun form of desire, meaning to wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
12 occurrences12 verses7 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Matthew 12:46

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2 Timothy 1:4
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Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;
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Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindfull of thy teares, that I may bee filled with ioy,

Complete reference index — all 12 verses
Matthew 12:46Matthew 12:47Matthew 20:20Luke 8:20Luke 16:21Acts 9:38Acts 19:31Acts 25:152 Corinthians 5:21 Thessalonians 3:61 Timothy 1:72 Timothy 1:4

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Matthew3 occurrences
3 versesLuke2 occurrences
2 versesActs3 occurrences
3 verses2 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verse1 Thessalonians1 occurrence
1 verse1 Timothy1 occurrence
1 verse2 Timothy1 occurrence
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