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# will of God #
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## Definition: ##
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The "will of God" refers to God's desires and plans.
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* God's will especially relates to his interactions with people and how he wants people to respond to him.
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* It also refers to his plans or desires for the rest of his creation.
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* The term "to will" means "to determine" or "to desire."
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* The "will of God" could also be translated as, "what God desires" or "what God has planned" or "God's purpose" or "what is pleasing to God."
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 John 02:15-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1jn/02/15)
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* [1 Thessalonians 04:3-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1th/04/03)
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* [Colossians 04:12-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/col/04/12)
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* [Ephesians 01:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/eph/01/01)
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* [John 05:30-32](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jhn/05/30)
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* [Mark 03:33-35](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/03/33)
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* [Matthew 06:8-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/06/08)
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* [Psalms 103:20-22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/103/020)
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