Quotes from The Bible
115 passages from The Bible, each credited to its author and text. Offered in a spirit of study and reflection.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Jesus Christ · John 3:16 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
Jesus Christ · Matthew 5:44 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
Paul · 1 Corinthians 13:13 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Psalmist · Psalm 46:10 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah · Jeremiah 29:11 · The Bible · Hope & Future “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Paul · Philippians 4:13 · The Bible · Strength & Courage “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
David · Psalm 23:1 · The Bible · Trust & Faith “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Peter · 1 Peter 5:7 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
Paul · 2 Timothy 1:7 · The Bible · Strength & Courage “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Solomon · Proverbs 3:5 · The Bible · Trust & Faith “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
David · Psalm 34:18 · The Bible · Healing & Transformation “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Jesus Christ · Matthew 11:28 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Jesus Christ · John 16:33 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
Paul · Galatians 5:22-23 · The Bible · Virtue & Righteousness “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Paul · Philippians 4:6 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
David · Psalm 27:1 · The Bible · Courage & Bravery “For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Paul · Ephesians 2:10 · The Bible · Purpose & Calling “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Paul · Romans 8:28 · The Bible · Hope & Future “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah · Zephaniah 3:17 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah · Jeremiah 29:11 · The Bible · Hope & Future “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Paul · Philippians 4:13 · The Bible · Strength & Courage “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
David · Psalm 23:1 · The Bible · Trust & Faith “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Peter · 1 Peter 5:7 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
Paul · 2 Timothy 1:7 · The Bible · Strength & Courage “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Solomon · Proverbs 3:5 · The Bible · Trust & Faith “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
David · Psalm 34:18 · The Bible · Healing & Transformation “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Jesus Christ · Matthew 11:28 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Jesus Christ · John 16:33 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
Paul · Galatians 5:22-23 · The Bible · Virtue & Righteousness “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Paul · Philippians 4:6 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
David · Psalm 27:1 · The Bible · Courage & Bravery “For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Paul · Ephesians 2:10 · The Bible · Purpose & Calling “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Paul · Romans 8:28 · The Bible · Hope & Future “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah · Zephaniah 3:17 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Jesus Christ · John 3:16 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
Jesus Christ · Matthew 5:44 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
Paul · 1 Corinthians 13:13 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Psalmist · Psalm 46:10 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.”
David · Psalm 28:7 · The Bible · Strength & Courage “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”
Paul · Philippians 4:11 · The Bible · Contentment & Gratitude “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”
Nahum · Nahum 1:7 · The Bible · Trust & Faith “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God.”
Paul · Romans 8:38-39 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.”
David · Psalm 18:2 · The Bible · Trust & Faith “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Isaiah · Isaiah 40:31 · The Bible · Strength & Courage “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
David · Psalm 34:18 · The Bible · Healing & Transformation “For the Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah · Zephaniah 3:17 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
David · Psalm 27:1 · The Bible · Courage & Bravery “For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Paul · Ephesians 2:10 · The Bible · Purpose & Calling “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Paul · Romans 8:28 · The Bible · Hope & Future “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah · Zephaniah 3:17 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
Jesus Christ · Matthew 6:12 · The Bible · Forgiveness & Release “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Paul · Ephesians 4:32 · The Bible · Forgiveness & Release “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.'”
Jesus Christ · Matthew 18:21-22 · The Bible · Forgiveness & Release “In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.”
Paul · Ephesians 4:26 · The Bible · Anger & Emotions “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Solomon · Proverbs 15:1 · The Bible · Anger & Emotions “Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.”
Solomon · Ecclesiastes 7:9 · The Bible · Anger & Emotions “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
James · James 1:19 · The Bible · Anger & Emotions “Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.”
David · Psalm 37:8 · The Bible · Anger & Emotions “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
Paul · Philippians 4:8 · The Bible · Mind & Consciousness “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
Paul · Philippians 4:8 · The Bible · Mind & Consciousness “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.”
Solomon · Proverbs 23:7 · The Bible · Mind & Consciousness “Take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
Paul · 2 Corinthians 10:5 · The Bible · Mind & Consciousness “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
Paul · Romans 12:2 · The Bible · Mind & Consciousness “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”
Paul · Colossians 3:2 · The Bible · Mind & Consciousness “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah · Jeremiah 29:11 · The Bible · Hope & Future “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Paul · Philippians 4:13 · The Bible · Strength & Courage “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
David · Psalm 23:1 · The Bible · Trust & Faith “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Peter · 1 Peter 5:7 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
Paul · 2 Timothy 1:7 · The Bible · Strength & Courage “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Solomon · Proverbs 3:5 · The Bible · Trust & Faith “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
David · Psalm 34:18 · The Bible · Healing & Transformation “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Jesus Christ · Matthew 11:28 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Jesus Christ · John 16:33 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
Paul · Galatians 5:22-23 · The Bible · Virtue & Righteousness “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Paul · Philippians 4:6 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
David · Psalm 27:1 · The Bible · Courage & Bravery “For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Paul · Ephesians 2:10 · The Bible · Purpose & Calling “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Paul · Romans 8:28 · The Bible · Hope & Future “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah · Zephaniah 3:17 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah · Jeremiah 29:11 · The Bible · Hope & Future “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Paul · Philippians 4:13 · The Bible · Strength & Courage “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
David · Psalm 23:1 · The Bible · Trust & Faith “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Peter · 1 Peter 5:7 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
Paul · 2 Timothy 1:7 · The Bible · Strength & Courage “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Solomon · Proverbs 3:5 · The Bible · Trust & Faith “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
David · Psalm 34:18 · The Bible · Healing & Transformation “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Jesus Christ · Matthew 11:28 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Jesus Christ · John 16:33 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
Paul · Galatians 5:22-23 · The Bible · Virtue & Righteousness “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Paul · Philippians 4:6 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
David · Psalm 27:1 · The Bible · Courage & Bravery “For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Paul · Ephesians 2:10 · The Bible · Purpose & Calling “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Paul · Romans 8:28 · The Bible · Hope & Future “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah · Zephaniah 3:17 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Jesus Christ · John 3:16 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
Jesus Christ · Matthew 5:44 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
Paul · 1 Corinthians 13:13 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Psalmist · Psalm 46:10 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.”
David · Psalm 28:7 · The Bible · Strength & Courage “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”
Paul · Philippians 4:11 · The Bible · Contentment & Gratitude “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.”
Nahum · Nahum 1:7 · The Bible · Trust & Faith “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God.”
Paul · Romans 8:38-39 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.”
David · Psalm 18:2 · The Bible · Trust & Faith “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Isaiah · Isaiah 40:31 · The Bible · Strength & Courage “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
David · Psalm 34:18 · The Bible · Healing & Transformation “For the Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah · Zephaniah 3:17 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
David · Psalm 27:1 · The Bible · Courage & Bravery “For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Paul · Ephesians 2:10 · The Bible · Purpose & Calling “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Paul · Romans 8:28 · The Bible · Hope & Future “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah · Zephaniah 3:17 · The Bible · Love & Compassion “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Jesus Christ · Matthew 5:9 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Psalmist · Psalm 46:10 · The Bible · Peace & Serenity “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
Jesus Christ · Matthew 7:7 · The Bible “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John · John 1:1 · The Bible · Truth & Honesty “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Solomon · Proverbs 15:1 · The Bible · Anger & Emotions