Your personal list of the very best Bible quotes may change depending on what's going on your life. However, one thing remains constant: God is the guiding light of our lives, and we can always look to His eternal truth and wisdom in the Bible for inspiration. Here, we have collected 50 of our favorite Bible quotes for encouragement in your walk of faith.
In today's fast-paced world, finding moments of peace, inspiration, and guidance is essential. One timeless source that has provided solace and wisdom for centuries is the Bible. This article will explore the top 50 most popular Bible quotes, offering a treasure trove of quotes to uplift and inspire readers.
Top 50 Bible Quotes
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." - Jeremiah 29:11
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." - Psalm 23:1
"I can do all things through him who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud." - 1 Corinthians 13:4
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." - Proverbs 3:5
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight." - Proverbs 9:10
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness." - Galatians 5:22
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6
"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." - Genesis 1:1
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." - Matthew 6:33
"I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." - Psalm 119:11
"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18
"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." - Matthew 6:21
"A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." - Proverbs 15:1
"For we walk by faith, not by sight." - 2 Corinthians 5:7
"Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved." - Psalm 55:22
"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." - Proverbs 18:10
"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." - Romans 8:28
"Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person." - Colossians 4:6
"The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him." - Nahum 1:7
"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." - James 1:12
"And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him." - 1 John 4:16
"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." - Psalm 37:4
"But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one." - 2 Thessalonians 3:3
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you." - Psalm 32:8
"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:7
"But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness." - 1 Timothy 6:11
"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you." - Numbers 6:24-25
"He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" - Micah 6:8
"The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way." - Psalm 37:23
"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another." - John 13:34
"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?" - Psalm 27:1
"For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:38-39
"Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me." - John 14:1
"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." - 1 Peter 2:9
"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." - Colossians 3:17
"The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." - Psalm 18:2
"Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them." - Romans 12:14
"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?" - Psalm 27:1
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:2
"But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness." - Psalm 86:15
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17
"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 3:17
"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." - Romans 8:28
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." - Galatians 6:9
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." - Galatians 5:22-23
"For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." - Hebrews 4:12
15 Quotes about the Bible
1. “A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt
2. “Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.” ~ Ronald Reagan
3. “The Bible shows the way to go to heaven, not the way the heavens go.” ~ Galileo Galilei
4. “The Bible is the cradle wherein Christ is laid.” ~ Martin Luther
5. “If you are ignorant of God’s Word, you will always be ignorant of God’s will.” ~ Billy Graham
6. “I believe the Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man. All the good from The Savior of the world is communicated to us through this Book.” ~ Abraham Lincoln
7. “A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” ~ Charles H. Spurgeon
8. “I believe the Bible is the word of God from cover to cover.” ~ Billy Sunday
9. “The Bible is not man’s word about God, but God’s word about man.” ~ John Barth
10. “The object of the Bible is not to tell how good men are, but how bad men can become good.” ~ Dwight L. Moody
11. “God is the author of the Bible, and only the truth it contains will lead people to true happiness.” ~ George Muller
12. “The Bible contains all the extant revelations of God, which He designed to be the rule of faith and practice for his Church; so that nothing can rightfully be imposed on the consciences of men as truth or duty which is not taught directly or by necessary implication in the Holy Scriptures.” ~ Charles Hodge
13. “The Bible will keep you from sin, or sin will keep you from the Bible.” ~ Dwight L. Moody
14. “The Bible is meant to be bread for daily use, not cake for special occasions.” ~ Suzanne Woods Fisher
15. “Let us seek friends that will stir up our prayers, our Bible reading, our use of time, and our salvation.” J. C. Ryle
By knowing these beloved Bible quotes, we are able to renew our minds and lift our hearts at any point during the day. The best antidote to the negativity of this world is to keep the word of God close. What are some of your favorite Bible quotes that give you strength and faith? Share them in the comments below!
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