Discover the timeless wisdom behind The Bible’s Most Popular Verses. These cherished lines have comforted souls, guided paths, and ignited passions for generations. You’ve likely heard them a thousand times, but their truths never grow stale.
Enjoy this listing of fifty favorite and most popular inspirational Bible verses.
50 Popular Bible Verses Most Often Cited As Favorites
- John 3:16 –
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
- Psalm 23:1 –
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
- Romans 8:28 –
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
- Philippians 4:13 –
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
- Jeremiah 29:11 –
“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.”
- Matthew 28:19-20 –
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
- Proverbs 3:5-6 –
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
- 1 Corinthians 16:14 –
“Let all your things be done with charity.”
- 1 John 4:7-8 –
“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”
- Ephesians 2:8-9 –
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
- Isaiah 40:31 –
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
- 1 Peter 5:7 –
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
- Romans 12:2 –
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
- Matthew 11:28 –
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
- John 14:6 –
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
- Romans 8:38-39 –
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 –
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
- Micah 6:8 –
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
- Psalm 46:1 –
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
- Isaiah 41:10 –
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
- Philippians 4:6 –
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
- Matthew 6:33 –
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
- Galatians 2:20 –
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
- Romans 15:13 –
“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.”
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 –
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
- Proverbs 18:10 –
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
- James 1:2-4 –
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”
- 2 Timothy 1:7 –
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
- Hebrews 11:1 –
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
- Matthew 5:16 –
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
- 1 John 1:9 –
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
- Romans 5:8 –
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
- Psalm 27:1 –
“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?”
- Romans 8:1 –
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
- Matthew 28:6 –
“He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.”
- Isaiah 26:3 –
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
- Mark 12:30-31 –
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
- 2 Chronicles 7:14 –
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
- Psalm 119:105 –
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
- 1 Corinthians 10:13 –
“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
- Colossians 3:23 –
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”
- Psalm 37:4 –
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
- Romans 10:9 –
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
- Isaiah 53:5 –
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
- Matthew 7:7 –
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”
- Psalm 91:11 –
“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”
- Joshua 1:9 –
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 –
“What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.”
- John 1:1 –
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
- John 15:13 –
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
