Verb hystereō (to lack, to be in need) in the Gospels-Acts

(Translation from NRSV for the New Testament with a few modifications for a more literal meaning)


Matthew

19: 20The young man said to him, "I have kept all these; what do I still lack (hystereō)?"

Mark

10: 21Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, "You lack (hystereō) one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me."

Luke

15: 14When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place throughout that country, and he began to be in need (hystereō).
22: 35He said to them, "When I sent you out without a purse, bag, or sandals, did you lack (hystereō) anything?" They said, "No, not a thing."

John

2: 3When the wine was lacking (hystereō), the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine."