εὔχομαι

And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.

Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.

For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:

Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.

For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.