Inspiring Biblical Quotes to Illuminate Your Life

"Each time he said, 'My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.' So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong."

- 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

- Philippians 4:13

"For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

- Matthew 11:30

"In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind."

- John 1:4

"Do to others as you would have them do to you."

- Jesus

"Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord."

- Bible (Psalm 31:24)

"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."

- Psalm 119:105

"Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths."

- Psalm 25:4

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"

- Philippians 4:4

"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."

- Colossians 3:2

"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden."

- Matthew 5:14

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever."

- Psalm 136:1

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."

- Proverbs 3:5

"We love because he first loved us."

- 1 John 4:19

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."

- Romans 12:12

"For nothing will be impossible for God."

- Luke 1:37

"Grace be with you all."

- Hebrews 13:25

"The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble."

- Psalm 9:9

"Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins."

- 1 Peter 4:8

"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

"Love is patient, love is kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth."

- 1 Corinthians 13:4-6

"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."

- 1 John 4:8

"And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you."

- 1 Thessalonians 3:12

"The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these."

- Mark 12:31

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

- 1 Corinthians 13:13

"Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."

- Romans 12:10

"And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them."

- 1 John 4:16

"I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness."

- Jeremiah 31:3

"For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations."

- Psalm 100:5

"Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law."

- Romans 13:8

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."

- 1 Chronicles 16:34

"Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."

- 1 John 3:18

"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart."

- Proverbs 3:3

"Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame."

- Song of Solomon 8:6-7

"But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever."

- Psalm 52:8

"Everything should be done in love."

- 1 Corinthians 16:14

"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 that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

- Romans 8:38-39

"Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep."

- Psalm 36:5-6

"Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses."

- Proverbs 10:12

"But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."

- Matthew 5:44

"No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us."

- 1 John 4:12

"But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me."

- Micah 7:7

"Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken."

- Psalm 62:5-6

"And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."

- Mark 12:30

"For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love."

- 2 Peter 1:5-7

"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

- 1 Peter 5:6-7

"Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."

- Psalm 23:6

"Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’"

- John 20:29

"I remain confident of this, I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."

- Psalm 27:13-14

"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 40:31

"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."

- Hebrews 11:1

"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast."

- Ephesians 2:8-9

"Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”"

- John 11:40

"Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them."

- John 7:38

"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."

- Romans 5:1

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."

- Philippians 4:6-7

"Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

- Matthew 17:20

"Everything is possible for one who believes."

- Mark 9:23

"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."

- John 16:33

"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

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

- 2 Timothy 4:7

"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me."

- Psalm 23:4

"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."

- John 15:13

"Therefore encourage one another to build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."

- 1 Thessalonians 5:11

"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God."

- 1 John 4:7

"Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty."

- Job 6:14

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity."

- Proverbs 17:17

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."

- Proverbs 27:17

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

- Ephesians 4:32

"Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor."

- Romans 12:10

"One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend."

- Proverbs 17:9

"Two people are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. If they fall, one will lift up the other; but woe to one who is alone and falls and does not have another to help."

- Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

"Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other."

- 1 John 4:11

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."

- Matthew 18:20

"One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."

- Proverbs 18:24

"Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm."

- Proverbs 13:20

"Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel."

- Proverbs 27:9

"Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!"

- Psalm 133:1

"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ."

- Galatians 6:2

"Where you go, I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die, I will die — there will I be buried."

- Ruth 1:16-17

"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone."

- Romans 12:18

"And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother."

- 1 John 4:21

"Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor."

- Proverbs 21:21

"Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation."

- Isaiah 12:2

"But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble."

- Psalm 59:16

"God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day."

- Psalm 46:5

"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control."

- 2 Timothy 1:7

"That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong."

- 2 Corinthians 12:10

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you."

- Deuteronomy 31:6

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him."

- Psalm 28:7

"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come."

- Proverbs 31:25

"The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace."

- Psalm 29:11

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

- Isaiah 41:10

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

- Psalm 73:26

"I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth."

- Psalm 121:1-2

"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."

- 1 Peter 5:10

"Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."

- Nehemiah 8:10

"The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him—my father’s God, and I will exalt him."

- Exodus 15:2

"Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always."

- 1 Chronicles 16:11

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging."

- Psalm 46:1-3

"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."

- Psalm 18:2

"Have I not commanded you? 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

"The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation."

- Psalm 118:14

"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends."

- John 15:13

"See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland."

- Isaiah 43:19

"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps."

- Proverbs 16:9

"Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!"

- Psalm 34:8

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

- Lamentations 3:22-23

"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 temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure."

- 1 Corinthians 10:13

"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you."

- Deuteronomy 31:6

"Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered."

- Proverbs 11:25

"In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."

- Jesus Christ

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

- Isaiah 41:10

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

- Philippians 4:6-7

"I sought the LORD, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!"

- David

"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose."

- Paul

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths."

- Solomon

"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."

- Paul

"If my people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land."

- 2 Chronicles 7:14

"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you."

- 1 Peter 5:6–7

"When I thought, 'My foot slips,' Your steadfast love, O LORD, helped me up. When the cares of my heart are many, Your consolations cheer my soul."

- David

"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."

- God

"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

- Psalm 23:1-4

"But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit."

- Jeremiah 17:7-8

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.] Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle (meek) and humble (lowly) in heart, and you will find rest (relief and ease and refreshment and recreation and blessed quiet) for your souls. For My yoke is wholesome (useful, good - not harsh, hard, sharp, or pressing, but comfortable, gracious, and pleasant), and My burden is light and easy to be borne."

- Matthew 11:28-30

"Jesus looked at them intently and said, 'Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.'"

- Mark 10:27

"What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?"

- Romans 8:31

"Do everything in love."

"Give thanks in all circumstances."

"For we walk by faith, not by sight."

"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong."

"He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless."

"With God all things are possible."

"Rejoice always."

"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing."

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

"You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness."

"Now faith, hope, and love remain — these three things — and the greatest of these is love."

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

"There is no fear in love; for perfect love casteth out fear."

"And above all things, have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins."

"So, whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, you should do it all for God's glory."

"You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord, so live your life as children of light."

"Be happy in your hope, stand your ground when you’re in trouble, and devote yourselves to prayer."

"God promises to make something good out of the storms that bring devastation to your life."

"May the God of endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude toward each other, similar to Christ Jesus’ attitude."

"This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life."

"Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of the Father."

"For the Lord takes delight in His people; He crowns the humble and salvation."

"Give thanks to the Lord for He is good: His love endures forever."

"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."

"There’s a season for everything and a time for every matter under the heavens: a time for giving birth and a time for dying, a time for planting and a time for uprooting what was planted, a time for killing and a time for healing, a time for tearing down and a time for building up, a time for crying and a time for laughing, a time for mourning and a time for dancing, a time for throwing stones and a time for gathering stones, a time for embracing and a time for avoiding embraces, a time for searching and a time for losing, a time for keeping and a time for throwing away, a time for tearing and a time for repairing, a time for keeping silent and a time for speaking, a time for loving and a time for hating, a time for war and a time for peace."

"Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the heart of fools."

"Old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."

"A faithful man shall abound with blessings."

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

"I can endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength."

"Pursue the Lord and his strength; seek his face always!"

"Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and his powerful strength."

"He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken."

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

"The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress."

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

"But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."

"But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength."

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me."

"And my God will supply every need of yours, according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."

"You have been born anew, not from perishable but from imperishable seed, through the living and abiding word of God."