Bible verses
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No Sorrow That Heaven Cannot Heal
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain any more. The first things have passed away.””
Joshua 1:9Be Strong And Courageous
“Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.””
Psalm 121:1-2I Lift Up My Eyes
“I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.”
John 8:36You Are Free Indeed
“If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.”
Matthew 6:33Seek First His Kingdom
“But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Proverbs 27:17Iron Sharpens Iron
“Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.”
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Genesis
1 verseExodus
1 verseNumbers
1 verseJoshua
2 versesBe Strong And Courageous
“Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.””
Joshua 24:15As For Me And My House
“If it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose today whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.””
Psalms
20 versesWhat Is Mankind That You Are Mindful Of Them
“what is man, that you think of him? What is the son of man, that you care for him?”
Psalm 18:2The Lord is My Rock
“The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.”
Psalm 18:30Take Refuge In Him
“As for God, his way is perfect. The LORD’s word is tried. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.”
Psalm 23:1The Lord Is My Shepherd
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.”
Psalm 23:3He Refreshes My Soul
“He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”
Psalm 27:1Light And Salvation
“The LORD is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 34:18Broken Hearted
“The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.”
Psalm 46:1God Is Our Refuge And Strength
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalm 46:10Be Still
““Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted amongst the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.””
Psalm 90:2From Everlasting To Everlasting
“Before the mountains were born, before you had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, you are God.”
Psalm 91:1-2Shelter in the Shadow of the Almighty
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.””
Psalm 96:1Sing To The Lord
“Sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth.”
Psalm 100:4Give Thanks To Him
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name.”
Psalm 103:2Count Your Blessings, Not Your Problems
“Praise the LORD, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits,”
Psalm 107:14My Chains Are Gone
“He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke away their chains.”
Psalm 118:24Let Us Rejoice Today And Be Glad
“This is the day that the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!”
Psalm 119:105Your Word Is A Lamp
“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.”
Psalm 121:1-2I Lift Up My Eyes
“I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.”
Psalm 139:14Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
“I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.”
Psalm 145:18The Lord Is Near
“The LORD is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”
Proverbs
7 versesTrust The Lord With All Your Heart
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 4:23Guard Your Heart
“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.”
Proverbs 10:12Hatred Stirs Up Conflict, But Love Covers Over All Wrongs
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.”
Proverbs 12:25Anxiety Weighs Down the Heart
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.”
Proverbs 16:24Gracious Words Are A Honeycomb
“Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
Proverbs 27:9Perfume And Incense Bring Joy To The Heart
“Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; so does earnest counsel from a man’s friend.”
Proverbs 27:17Iron Sharpens Iron
“Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.”
Isaiah
7 versesThe Vineyard Of The Lord Almighty
“For the vineyard of the LORD of Armies is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah his pleasant plant. He looked for justice, but behold, oppression, for righteousness, but behold, a cry of distress.”
Isaiah 7:14Call Him Immanuel
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin will conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
Isaiah 25:4Shelter From The Storm
“For you have been a stronghold to the poor, a stronghold to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat, when the blast of the dreaded ones is like a storm against the wall.”
Isaiah 40:8The Word Endures Forever
“The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever.””
Isaiah 40:31Wings Like Eagles
“but those who wait for the LORD will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 41:10Do Not Fear, for I Am With You
“Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Isaiah 53:5Wounded For Our Transgressions
“But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed.”
Jeremiah
2 versesNever Too Far Gone
“I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the LORD. They will be my people, and I will be their God; for they will return to me with their whole heart.”
Jeremiah 29:11For I Know The Plans I Have For You
“For I know the thoughts that I think towards you,” says the LORD, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.”
Lamentations
1 verseHosea
1 verseZephaniah
1 verseMatthew
15 versesCall His Name Jesus
“She shall give birth to a son. You shall name him Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.””
Matthew 2:2O Holy Night
““Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him.””
Matthew 4:4Live The Word
“But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of God’s mouth.’””
Matthew 4:19Be Fishers Of Souls
“He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men.””
Matthew 5:4Blessed Are Those That Mourn
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:16Let Your Light Shine
“Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:44Love Your Enemies
“But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,”
Matthew 6:10On Earth As It Is In Heaven
“Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”
Matthew 6:33Seek First His Kingdom
“But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Matthew 7:24-27Like A Wise Man Who Built His House On Rock
““Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on a rock. The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it didn’t fall, for it was founded on the rock. Everyone who hears these words of mine and doesn’t do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell, and its fall was great.””
Matthew 11:28Come To Me
““Come to me, all you who labour and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28-30Come To Me And I Will Give You Rest
““Come to me, all you who labour and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.””
Matthew 19:26With God All Things Are Possible
“Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.””
Matthew 22:37-40Love The Lord Your God With All Your Heart
“Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.””
Matthew 22:39Love Your Neighbour As Yourself
“A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’”
Mark
2 versesLuke
3 versesDon't Be Afraid: From Now You Will Fish For People
“Now while the multitude pressed on him and heard the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. He saw two boats standing by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. He entered into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” Simon answered him, “Master, we worked all night and caught nothing; but at your word I will let down the net.” When they had done this, they caught a great multitude of fish, and their net was breaking. They beckoned to their partners in the other boat, that they should come and help them. They came and filled both boats, so that they began to sink. But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, Lord.” For he was amazed, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had caught; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive.” When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything, and followed him.”
Luke 5:31-32Never Too Lost To Be Saved
“Jesus answered them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.””
Luke 17:11-19Rise And Go; Your Faith Has Made You Well
“As he was on his way to Jerusalem, he was passing along the borders of Samaria and Galilee. As he entered into a certain village, ten men who were lepers met him, who stood at a distance. They lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” As they went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice. He fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks; and he was a Samaritan. Jesus answered, “Weren’t the ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there none found who returned to give glory to God, except this foreigner?” Then he said to him, “Get up, and go your way. Your faith has healed you.””
John
9 versesPower Of Love
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only born Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
John 8:12Light Of The World
“Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.””
John 8:36You Are Free Indeed
“If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.”
John 13:34-35Love One Another, As I Have Loved You
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.””
John 14:6The Way, The Truth And The Life
“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
John 14:27Peace I Leave With You
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, I give to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.”
John 15:1I Am The True Vine
““I am the true vine, and my Father is the farmer.”
John 15:13Greater Love Has No One
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”
John 16:33I Have Overcome the World
“I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.””
Romans
8 versesFor I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel
“For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, because it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.”
Romans 5:1Know Jesus, Know Peace
“Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;”
Romans 5:8God's Love For Us
“But God commends his own love towards us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 8:28All Things Work Together for Good
“We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:38-39Nothing Can Separate Us
“For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from God’s love which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 10:17Faith Comes By Hearing
“So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
Romans 13:10Love Does No Wrong To A Neighbour
“Love doesn’t harm a neighbour. Love therefore is the fulfilment of the law.”
Romans 15:4The Scriptures Give Us Hope
“For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through perseverance and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.”
1 Corinthians
6 versesProperty Of Jesus
“Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.”
1 Corinthians 13:2Faith That Can Move Mountains
“If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but don’t have love, I am nothing.”
1 Corinthians 13:4Love Is Patient
“Love is patient and is kind. Love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud,”
1 Corinthians 13:7Love Endures All Things
“bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things.”
1 Corinthians 13:11I Put The Ways of Childhood Behind Me
“When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I felt as a child, I thought as a child. Now that I have become a man, I have put away childish things.”
1 Corinthians 13:13Faith Hope Love
“But now faith, hope, and love remain, these three. The greatest of these is love.”
2 Corinthians
3 versesThis Momentary Affliction Prepares Us For Eternal Glory
“Therefore we don’t faint, but though our outward person is decaying, yet our inward person is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory, while we don’t look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.”
2 Corinthians 5:17A New Creation
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
2 Corinthians 12:9My Grace Is Sufficient for You
“He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.”
Galatians
3 versesChrist Lives In Me
“I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself up for me.”
Galatians 5:16The Flesh And The Spirit
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfil the lust of the flesh.”
Galatians 5:22-23The Fruit of the Spirit
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Ephesians
3 versesSaved By Grace
“for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast.”
Ephesians 6:11Armor of God
“Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
Ephesians 6:13Armor Of God
“Therefore put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.”
Philippians
2 versesColossians
2 verses1 Timothy
1 verse2 Timothy
3 versesA Spirit Of Power Love And Sound Mind
“For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
2 Timothy 3:1-5There Will Be Terrible Times In The Last Days
“But know this: that in the last days, grievous times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, not lovers of good, traitors, headstrong, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding a form of godliness but having denied its power. Turn away from these, also.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17All Scripture Is Given By Inspiration Of God
“Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
Hebrews
2 versesReflect The Son
“His Son is the radiance of his glory, the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, who, when he had by himself purified us of our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high,”
Hebrews 11:1Now Faith Is The Substance Of Things Hoped For
“Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.”
James
3 versesLet Perseverance Finish Its Work
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”
James 1:6Faith Is Not Hoping God Can
“But let him ask in faith, without any doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed.”
James 1:12Blessed Is The One Who Perseveres Under Trial
“Blessed is a person who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord promised to those who love him.”
1 Peter
2 versesJude
1 verseRevelation
4 versesLook To The Clouds
“Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, including those who pierced him. All the tribes of the earth will mourn over him. Even so, Amen.”
Revelation 1:8I Am The Alpha And The Omega
““I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.””
Revelation 21:4No Sorrow That Heaven Cannot Heal
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain any more. The first things have passed away.””
Revelation 22:13Alpha And Omega
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”