The term "readily" is not explicitly found in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept is woven throughout Scripture, reflecting a spirit of willingness, eagerness, and promptness in response to God's commands and the needs of others. This entry explores the biblical principles and examples that embody the essence of acting readily in faith and obedience.

Biblical Principles of Readiness

1. Willingness to Serve: The Bible emphasizes a heart that is ready to serve God and others. In Isaiah 6:8, the prophet responds to God's call with readiness: "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!'" This demonstrates a readiness to serve without hesitation.

2. Eagerness in Giving: The New Testament encourages believers to give readily and cheerfully. In 2 Corinthians 9:7, Paul writes, "Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver." This verse highlights the importance of a willing and eager heart in generosity.

3. Promptness in Obedience: The Bible often illustrates the importance of immediate obedience to God's commands. In Genesis 22:3, Abraham rises early to obey God's command to sacrifice Isaac, demonstrating his readiness to follow God's will without delay.

4. Readiness to Share the Gospel: Believers are called to be prepared to share their faith at all times. 1 Peter 3:15 instructs, "But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you." This readiness involves both a preparedness of heart and mind.

Examples of Readiness in Scripture

· The Disciples' Immediate Response: When Jesus called His first disciples, they responded without delay. In Matthew 4:19-20, Jesus says, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." The text continues, "And at once they left their nets and followed Him." Their immediate response exemplifies readiness to follow Christ.

· The Macedonian Churches: In 2 Corinthians 8:3-4, Paul commends the Macedonian churches for their readiness to give despite their poverty: "For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints." Their eagerness to contribute reflects a heart ready to serve.

· The Good Samaritan: In the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37), the Samaritan's readiness to help the injured man contrasts with the priest and Levite who passed by. The Samaritan's immediate action to care for the wounded man illustrates a readiness to love one's neighbor.

Theological Implications

Readiness in the biblical sense is deeply connected to faith and trust in God. It involves a heart posture that is open to God's leading and a willingness to act in accordance with His will. This readiness is not merely about speed but about the quality of one's response to God's call and the needs of others. It reflects a life surrendered to God, characterized by a proactive and eager spirit to fulfill His purposes.1. (adv.) In a ready manner; without objection; promptly.

2. (adv.) Without delay or objection; without reluctance; willingly; cheerfully.

2093. hetoimos -- readily
... hetoimos. 2094 . readily. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: hetoimos Phonetic
Spelling: (het'-oy-moce) Short Definition: readily Definition: readily. ...
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4290. prothumos -- eagerly
... eagerly. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: prothumos Phonetic Spelling:
(proth-oo'-moce) Short Definition: readily Definition: readily, eagerly, with a ...
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2776. kephale -- the head
... head. From the primary kapto (in the sense of seizing); the head (as the part
most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively -- head. ...
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5035. tachu -- quickly
... Neuter singular of tachus (as adverb); shortly, ie Without delay, soon, or (by surprise)
suddenly, or (by implication, of ease) readily -- lightly, quickly. ...
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That Right as by the Defailing of Our Bodily Wits we Begin More ...
... HERE BEGINNETH THE SEVENTIETH CHAPTER That right as by the defailing of our bodily
wits we begin more readily to come to knowing of ghostly things, so by the ...
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But Whether by Images or No, who Can Readily Say? Thus...
... Book X Chapter XV But whether by images or no, who can readily say?
Thus? But whether by images or no, who can readily say? ...
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Sinners Bound with the Cords of Sin
... Evil habits are soon formed, the soul readily becomes accustomed to evil, and then,
even if the man should have lingering thoughts of better things, and form ...
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Philemon i. 3-Jan
... but for a good purpose doing this, showing thence that he was worthy of credit;
and this he does not for his own sake, but that he may more readily obtain the ...
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The Blood of the Everlasting Covenant
... I. First of all, then, I have to speak this morning of THE COVENANT mentioned in
the text; and I observe that we can readily discover at first sight what the ...
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John iii. 12, 13
... more lowly sayings, and such as are nigh to [697] the comprehension of the hearers,
were continually uttered, the more sublime would not readily take hold on a ...
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Edwards -- Spiritual Light
... His voice and manner did not lend themselves readily to pulpit oratory, but his
clear, logical, and intense presentation of the truth produced a profound and ...
/.../kleiser/the worlds great sermons volume 3/edwards spiritual light.htm

The Bed and Its Covering
... and they fashion their own garments, as if to teach us, that man alone is imperfect,
and needs to long beyond himself: Other creatures can readily find their ...
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The Promises to the Seven Assemblies.
... Instructed in the past history of their nation, they will readily understand the
relation between the testings and judgments in the past with which they are ...
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(Of those who Ought not to be Admitted to Prefer an Accusation, or ...
... to be made as to what kind of persons the accusers are (rimand?? sunt enucleatim
person?? accusatorum); for they are not to be admitted readily without writing ...
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Readily (22 Occurrences)
...Readily (22 Occurrences). ... John 6:21 Then they readily took him into the boat: and
straight away the boat was at the land to which they were going. (BBE). ...
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Fasting (34 Occurrences)
... But we may readily assume that originally fasting was not based on the salutary
influence which it exercised on the health of the subject. ...
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Fast (157 Occurrences)
... But we may readily assume that originally fasting was not based on the salutary
influence which it exercised on the health of the subject. ...
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Antichrist (4 Occurrences)
... The number 666 given to the Beast (Revelation 13:18), though presumably readily
understood by the writer's immediate public, has proved a riddle capable of too ...
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Readiness (17 Occurrences)

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Readeth (19 Occurrences)

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Semites
... All except the third have been readily identified, Elam as the historic nation in
the highlands East of the Tigris, between Media and Persia; Asshur as the ...
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Semitic
... All except the third have been readily identified, Elam as the historic nation in
the highlands East of the Tigris, between Media and Persia; Asshur as the ...
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Yield (78 Occurrences)
... 9. (vi) To give way; to cease opposition; to be no longer a hindrance or an obstacle;
as, men readily yield to the current of opinion, or to customs; the door ...
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Quicksand (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Sand easily moved or readily yielding to pressure;
especially, a deep mass of loose or moving sand mixed with water, sometimes ...
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