Here you will find all biblical passages where / in which the word (or term) ‘Necessary’ occurs and how often this word occurs per biblical book. We searched the New and Old Testaments to find all the verses and occurrences of the Word. his article is part of our small concordance.
The term ‘Necessary’ occurs 70 times in the Bible. Below you will find all matching biblical passages divided according to the corresponding book.
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Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book Genesis
Genesis 42:7 and he had recognized them, he spoke harshly, as if to foreigners, questioning them: “Where did you come from?” And they responded, “From the land of Canaan, to buy necessary provisions.”Genesis 42:7
Genesis 42:33 And he said to us: ‘Thus will I prove that you are peaceful. Release one of your brothers to me, and take necessary provisions for your houses, and go away,Genesis 42:33
Genesis 43:11 Therefore, their father Israel said to them: “If it is necessary to do so, then do what you will. Take, in your vessels, from the best fruits of the land, and carry down gifts to the man: a little resin, and honey, and storax ointment, oil of myrrh, turpentine, and almonds.Genesis 43:11
Genesis 43:22 But we have also brought other silver, so that we may buy those things that are necessary for us. It is not on our conscience who had placed it in our bags.”Genesis 43:22
Number of the word / term Necessary in Genesis: 4
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book Exodus
Exodus 10:26 All the flocks shall travel with us. Not one hoof of them shall remain behind. For they are necessary for the worship of the Lord our God, especially since we do not know what ought to be immolated, until we arrive at the very place.”Exodus 10:26
Exodus 36:1 Therefore, Bezalel, and Oholiab, and every wise man, to whom the Lord gave wisdom and intelligence, so as to know how to work skillfully, made that which was necessary for the uses of the Sanctuary and which the Lord had instructed.Exodus 36:1
Number of the word / term Necessary in Exodus: 2
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book Leviticus
Leviticus 11:25 And if it will be necessary to carry any of these dead things, he shall wash his clothes, and he shall be unclean until the sun sets.Leviticus 11:25
Number of the word / term Necessary in Leviticus: 1
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book Numbers
Numbers 4:9 They shall take also a cloth of hyacinth, with which they shall cover the lampstand with the lamps, and its tongs, and the candle snuffers, and all the vessels of oil, which are necessary for the preparation of the lamps.Numbers 4:9
Number of the word / term Necessary in Numbers: 1
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book Judges
Judges 17:10 And Micah said: “Stay with me. And you shall be to me like a parent and a priest. And I will give to you, each year, ten silver coins, and a double-layered garment, and whatever provisions are necessary.”Judges 17:10
Judges 19:20 And the old man responded to him: “Peace be with you. I will provide all that is necessary. Only, I beg you, do not stay in the street.”Judges 19:20
Number of the word / term Necessary in Judges: 2
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book 2 Samuel
2 Samuel 13:26 And Absalom said, “If you are not willing to come, I beg you, at least let my brother Amnon come with us.” And the king said to him, “It is not necessary that he go with you.”2 Samuel 13:26
Number of the word / term Necessary in 2 Samuel: 1
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book 1 Kings
1 Kings 5:9 My servants shall bring them down from Lebanon to the sea. And I will arrange them together as rafts on the sea, as far as the place that you will indicate to me. And I will land them there, and you will take them. And you shall offer to me what is necessary to give food to my house.”1 Kings 5:9
Number of the word / term Necessary in 1 Kings: 1
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book 1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles 22:5 And David said: “My son Solomon is a young and tender boy. But the house that I desire to be built to the Lord ought to be so great that it is renowned in every region. Therefore, I will prepare what will be necessary for him.” And for this reason, before his death, he prepared all the expenses.1 Chronicles 22:5
Number of the word / term Necessary in 1 Chronicles: 1
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles 2:14 the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, whose father was a Tyrian, who knows how to work with gold and silver, with brass and iron, and with marble and timber, as well as with purple, and hyacinth, and fine linen, and scarlet. And he knows how to carve every kind of engraving, and how to devise prudently whatever may be necessary to the work, with your artisans and with the artisans of my lord David, your father.2 Chronicles 2:14
Number of the word / term Necessary in 2 Chronicles: 1
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book Ezra
Ezra 6:9 But if it may be necessary, let also calves, and lambs, and young goats for holocausts to the God of heaven, with grain, salt, wine, and oil, according to the rite of the priests who are in Jerusalem, be given to them for each day, so that there may be no complaint in anything.Ezra 6:9
Ezra 7:20 Then, whatever more will be needed for the house of your God, as much as is necessary for you to spend, it shall be given from the treasury, and from the king’s finances,Ezra 7:20
Number of the word / term Necessary in Ezra: 2
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book Esther
Esther 2:3 and let investigators be sent throughout all the provinces for young women, beautiful and virgins. And let them bring them to the city of Susa, and deliver them to the house of the women under the hand of Hegai the eunuch, who is the overseer and keeper of the king’s women. And let them receive feminine ornaments, and other things necessary for their use.Esther 2:3
Number of the word / term Necessary in Esther: 1
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes 6:12 Why is it necessary for a man to seek things that are greater than himself, when he does not know what is advantageous for himself in his life, during the number of the days of his sojourn, and while time passes by like a shadow? Or who will be able to tell him what will be in the future after him under the sun?Ecclesiastes 6:12
Ecclesiastes 7:16 Do not try to be overly just, and do not try to be more wise than is necessary, lest you become stupid.Ecclesiastes 7:16
Number of the word / term Necessary in Ecclesiastes: 2
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book Matthew
Matthew 16:21 From that time, Jesus began to reveal to his disciples that it was necessary for him to go to Jerusalem, and to suffer much from the elders and the scribes and the leaders of the priests, and to be killed, and to rise again on the third day.Matthew 16:21
Matthew 17:10 And his disciples questioned him, saying, “Why then do the scribes say that it is necessary for Elijah to arrive first?”Matthew 17:10
Matthew 18:7 Woe to a world that leads people astray! Although it is necessary for temptations to arise, nevertheless: Woe to that man through whom temptation arises!Matthew 18:7
Matthew 26:35 Peter said to him, “Even if it is necessary for me to die with you, I will not deny you.” And all the disciples spoke similarly.Matthew 26:35
Number of the word / term Necessary in Matthew: 4
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book Luke
Luke 2:49 And he said to them: “How is it that you were seeking me? For did you not know that it is necessary for me to be in these things which are of my Father?”Luke 2:49
Luke 10:42 And yet only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the best portion, and it shall not be taken away from her.”Luke 10:42
Luke 13:33 Yet truly, it is necessary for me to walk today and tomorrow and the following day. For it does not fall to a prophet to perish beyond Jerusalem.Luke 13:33
Luke 15:32 But it was necessary to feast and to rejoice. For this brother of yours was dead, and has revived; he was lost, and is found.’ ”Luke 15:32
Luke 22:7 Then the day of Unleavened Bread arrived, on which it was necessary to kill the Pascal lamb.Luke 22:7
Luke 24:46 And he said to them: “For so it is written, and so it was necessary, for the Christ to suffer and to rise up from the dead on the third day,Luke 24:46
Number of the word / term Necessary in Luke: 6
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book John
John 20:9 For as yet they did not understand the Scripture, that it was necessary for him to rise again from the dead.John 20:9
Number of the word / term Necessary in John: 1
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book Acts
Acts 1:21 Therefore, it is necessary that, out of these men who have been assembling with us throughout the entire time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,Acts 1:21
Acts 4:12 And there is no salvation in any other. For there is no other name under heaven given to men, by which it is necessary for us to be saved.”Acts 4:12
Acts 5:29 But Peter and the Apostles responded by saying: “It is necessary to obey God, more so than men.Acts 5:29
Acts 13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas said firmly: “It was necessary to speak the Word of God first to you. But because you reject it, and so judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles.Acts 13:46
Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them that they should remain always in the faith, and that it is necessary for us to enter into the kingdom of God through many tribulations.Acts 14:22
Acts 15:5 But some from the sect of the Pharisees, those who were believers, rose up saying, “It is necessary for them to be circumcised and to be instructed to keep the Law of Moses.”Acts 15:5
Acts 15:28 For it has seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to impose no further burden upon you, other than these necessary things:Acts 15:28
Acts 17:3 interpreting and concluding that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise again from the dead, and that “this is the Jesus Christ, whom I am announcing to you.”Acts 17:3
Acts 19:21 Then, when these things were completed, Paul decided in the Spirit, after crossing through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, “Then, after I have been there, it is necessary for me to see Rome also.”Acts 19:21
Acts 19:36 Therefore, since these things are not able to be contradicted, it is necessary for you to be calm and to do nothing rash.Acts 19:36
Acts 20:35 I have revealed all things to you, because by laboring in this way, it is necessary to support the weak and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”Acts 20:35
Acts 23:11 Then, on the following night, the Lord stood near him and said: “Be constant. For just as you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so also it is necessary for you to testify at Rome.”Acts 23:11
Acts 27:24 saying: ‘Do not be afraid, Paul! It is necessary for you to stand before Caesar. And behold, God has given to you all those who are sailing with you.’Acts 27:24
Acts 27:26 But it is necessary for us to arrive at a certain island.”Acts 27:26
Number of the word / term Necessary in Acts: 14
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book Romans
Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace that has been given to me, to all who are among you: Taste no more than it is necessary to taste, but taste unto sobriety and just as God has distributed a share of the faith to each one.Romans 12:3
Romans 13:5 For this reason, it is necessary to be subject, not solely because of wrath, but also because of conscience.Romans 13:5
Number of the word / term Necessary in Romans: 2
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians 12:22 In fact, so much more necessary are those parts of the body which seem to be weaker.1 Corinthians 12:22
1 Corinthians 15:25 For it is necessary for him to reign, until he has set all his enemies under his feet.1 Corinthians 15:25
1 Corinthians 15:53 Thus, it is necessary for this corruptibility to be clothed with incorruptibility, and for this mortality to be clothed with immortality.1 Corinthians 15:53
Number of the word / term Necessary in 1 Corinthians: 3
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians 5:10 For it is necessary for us to be manifested before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive the proper things of the body, according to his behavior, whether it was good or evil.2 Corinthians 5:10
2 Corinthians 9:1 Now, concerning the ministry that is done toward the saints, it is not necessary for me to write to you.2 Corinthians 9:1
2 Corinthians 9:5 Therefore, I considered it necessary to ask the brothers to go to you in advance and to prepare this blessing as promised, and in this way, you may be ready as a blessing, not as an excess.2 Corinthians 9:5
2 Corinthians 11:30 If it is necessary to glory, I will glory of the things that concern my weaknesses.2 Corinthians 11:30
2 Corinthians 12:1 If it is necessary (though certainly not expedient) to glory, then I will next tell of visions and revelations from the Lord.2 Corinthians 12:1
Number of the word / term Necessary in 2 Corinthians: 5
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book Philippians
Philippians 1:24 but then to remain in the flesh is necessary for your sake.Philippians 1:24
Philippians 2:25 Now I have considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and co-worker, and fellow soldier, and an attendant to my needs, but your Apostle.Philippians 2:25
Philippians 3:1 Concerning other things, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is certainly not tiresome for me to write the same things to you, but for you, it is not necessary.Philippians 3:1
Number of the word / term Necessary in Philippians: 3
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book 1 Timothy
1 Timothy 3:2 Therefore, it is necessary for a bishop to be beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, sober, prudent, gracious, chaste, hospitable, a teacher,1 Timothy 3:2
1 Timothy 3:7 And it is necessary for him also to have good testimony from those who are outside, so that he may not fall into disrepute and the snare of the devil.1 Timothy 3:7
1 Timothy 3:15 But, if I am delayed, you should know the manner in which it is necessary to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the Church of the living God, the pillar and the foundation of truth.1 Timothy 3:15
Number of the word / term Necessary in 1 Timothy: 3
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book Hebrews
Hebrews 2:1 For this reason, it is necessary for us to observe more thoroughly the things that we have heard, lest we let them slip away.Hebrews 2:1
Hebrews 7:12 For since the priesthood has been transferred, it is necessary that the law also be transferred.Hebrews 7:12
Hebrews 8:3 For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices. Therefore, it is necessary for him also to have something to offer.Hebrews 8:3
Hebrews 9:16 For where there is a testament, it is necessary for the death of the one who testifies to intervene.Hebrews 9:16
Hebrews 9:23 Therefore, it is necessary for the examples of heavenly things to be cleansed, just as, indeed, these things were. Yet the heavenly things are themselves better sacrifices than these.Hebrews 9:23
Hebrews 10:36 For it is necessary for you to be patient, so that, by doing the will of God, you may receive the promise.Hebrews 10:36
Number of the word / term Necessary in Hebrews: 6
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book James
James 2:16 and if anyone of you were to say to them: “Go in peace, keep warm and nourished,” and yet not give them the things that are necessary for the body, of what benefit is this?James 2:16
Number of the word / term Necessary in James: 1
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book 1 Peter
1 Peter 1:6 In this, you should exult, if now, for a brief time, it is necessary to be made sorrowful by various trials,1 Peter 1:6
Number of the word / term Necessary in 1 Peter: 1
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book Jude
Jude 1:3 Most beloved, taking all care to write to you about your common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you in order to beg you to contend earnestly for the faith that was handed down once to the saints.Jude 1:3
Number of the word / term Necessary in Jude: 1
Bible passages with ‘Necessary’ in the book Revelation
Revelation 10:11 And he said to me, “It is necessary for you to prophesy again about many nations and peoples and languages and kings.”Revelation 10:11
Number of the word / term ‘Necessary’ in Revelation: 1
These texts are taken from the following version: Catholic Public Domain Version.
Number of Bible Verses found on the topic: 70
