Mark 11:24 is studied here as a Biblical passage first: in its immediate King James context, through its recurring metaphysical themes, and through source-grounded readings preserved in Neville Goddard's lectures and books.
Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
Read the Passage in Context
- Mark 11:23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
- Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
- Mark 11:25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
Open Mark 11:24 in the YHWSA Bible workspace for the complete chapter, word tools, notes, and comparisons.
Key Metaphysical Themes
- Belief
- Desire
- Receiving
- Manifestation
- Rejection
- Desire Fulfillment
- Assumption
- States Of Consciousness
- No Doubt
- Law Of God
- Self-Persuasion
- Prayer
Neville’s Reading in A Movement Within God
This verse is presented as a core teaching of Christ, emphasizing the power of belief in receiving desires. Neville notes that this teaching often leads to rejection because people fail to apply it correctly and become disillusioned.
They say that where he comes, he is always rejected, for he tells man: "Whatever you desire, believe that you have received it and you will." Anyone who makes that bold assumption and gets the confidence of those whose sphere he reaches, runs the risk of rejection, for when they try it and do not quite know how to do it, they become disillusioned and invariably hate the one who invited them to dream.
Source: A Movement Within God
Neville’s Reading in All That Is Divine
This precept is a direct instruction for conscious creation. Man, as the Christ-child, is always molding himself into what he beholds. By consciously desiring a state and believing he already possesses it, he directs this inner molding process.
But in the world he is casting himself into the many parts to be played. At the moment he may be playing the part of a rich man or perhaps a poor man; still he is free to choose yet another state by applying the precept, "Whatever you desire, believe that you have it and you will."
Source: All That Is Divine
Neville’s Reading in All Things Are Possible 1
This teaching emphasizes the power of belief in receiving desires, directly contradicting the idea that Jesus, as the embodiment of this truth, would need to depend on external support.
Can you believe that? They are speaking of the man who said: “Whatever you desire, believe you have received it and you will,” and: “All things are possible to him who believes.” Yet we are asked to believe that Jesus depended upon others!
Source: All Things Are Possible 1
Neville’s Reading in All Things Are Possible 2
This New Testament teaching is the practical application and fulfillment of the Old Testament declarations of God's sole creative power. It instructs one to assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled to manifest desires.
"Whatsoever you desire, believe you have received it and you will."
Source: All Things Are Possible 2
Neville’s Reading in Brazen Impudence
The core teaching of the Bible regarding prayer and manifestation is to assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled as if it has already happened.
This is what the Bible teaches. It is my text book. "Whatever you desire, believe you have already received it and you will!"
Source: Brazen Impudence
Neville’s Reading in Catch The Mood
This verse outlines the "Law of God": to manifest a desire, one must believe they have already received it and act upon that belief without doubt. Neville explicitly misquotes the verse number as 29, but the content is clearly Mark 11:24.
When you desire, believe that you have received it, and you will,” as I am told in the 11th chapter of the book of Mark, 29th verse, and whatever you do, whatever you say, if you do not doubt that it will come to pass, it will be done for you.
Source: Catch The Mood
Practical Reflection
- To manifest, one must not only desire but also truly believe they have already received it. The challenge lies in the consistent application of this belief.
- To achieve a desired state, one must assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled, believing that they already have what they desire. This conscious application of belief directs the inner Christ-child to mold reality accordingly.
- To receive what you desire, you must believe you have already received it.
- To achieve any desire, one must believe they have already received it, and this assumption, persisted in, will become a physical fact.
Authoritative Neville Sources
YHWSA provides the Biblical workspace. MyNevilleGoddard.com preserves the complete source works behind the Neville-specific readings.
- A Movement Within God (lecture)
- All That Is Divine (lecture)
- All Things Are Possible 1 (lecture)
- All Things Are Possible 2 (lecture)
- Brazen Impudence (lecture)
- Catch The Mood (lecture)
Questions about Mark 11:24
What is the metaphysical meaning of Mark 11:24?
YHWSA reads Mark 11:24 in its Biblical context while examining the states of consciousness and spiritual themes expressed by the passage.
Where can I read Mark 11:24 in context?
Open the linked YHWSA Bible workspace to read the complete chapter and use its language, note, and comparison tools.
Where did Neville Goddard discuss Mark 11:24?
The source list links to the complete lectures and books on MyNevilleGoddard.com rather than reproducing those works as a competing article.