110 of the Most Popular Bible Verses
Daily Bible study is an indispensable tool for the maintenance of our spiritual health. His wisdom, teachings, and unceasing love are eloquently woven throughout every word; every letter, sentence, and verse in the Bible serves a purpose. Whether it be to provide comfort, deliver encouragement, bring forth strength, or enrich your trust and faith in God. However, from time to time, we may need a quick “go-to” message to uplift us. We’ve gathered 110 of the most popular verses in the Bible, all of which offer resounding guidance and serve as a reminder of His love for each of us, His overwhelming desire and ability to hoist us up when needed and help us focus on keeping Him the foundation of our lives.
The Verses
1. 1 Chronicles 16:34
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
2. 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.
3. 1 Corinthians 13:13
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
4. 1 Corinthians 13:2
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
5. 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.
6. 1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
7. 1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
8. 1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
9. 1 Corinthians 16:14
Do everything in love.
10. 1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
11. 1 John 2:15-17
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.
12. 1 John 4:15
If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God.
13. 1 John 4:19
We love because he first loved us.
14. 1 John 5:14
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
15. 1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect
16. 1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
17. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
18. 2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
19. 2 Corinthians 5:21
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
20. 2 Corinthians 5:7
For we live by faith, not by sight.
21. 2 Corinthians 9:7
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
22. 2 Timothy 1:7
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
23. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
24. Acts 16:31
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”
25. Acts 20:35
In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’
26. Colossians 3:12-14
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
27. Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
28. Colossians 4:2
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
29. Deuteronomy 31:6
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.
30. Deuteronomy 31:8
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
31. Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
32. Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast.
33. Ephesians 3:16-17
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love
34. Ephesians 4:2
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
35. Ephesians 4:3
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
36. Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
37. Ephesians 6:11
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
38. Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
39. Galatians 5:13
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.
40. Galatians 5:22-23
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.
41. Galatians 6:2
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
42. Galatians 6:7-8
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
43. Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
44. Hebrews 10:24-25
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
45. Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
46. Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
47. Hebrews 4:12
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.
48. Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
49. Isaiah 40:29
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
50. Isaiah 40:31
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.
51. Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.
52. Isaiah 53:5
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
53. James 1:22
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
54. James 1:6
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
55. Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
56. Jeremiah 29:12
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
57. Jeremiah 29:13
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
58. Jeremiah 33:3
‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’
59. John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
60. John 11:40
Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”
61. John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
62. John 15:12
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
63. John 15:13
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
64. John 16:33
“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.”
65. John 3:14-15
Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.
66. John 3:16
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.
67. John 8:58
“Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!”
68. Jonah 4:2
…I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity.
69. Joshua 1:9
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.
70. Mark 10:27
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.”
71. Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
72. Matthew 19:14
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
73. Matthew 22:37-40
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
74. Matthew 28:19
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
75. Matthew 6:33
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
76. Matthew 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
77. Matthew 7:24
Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
78. 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.
79. Micah 7:8
Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.
80. Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
81. 1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
82. Philippians 2:14
Do everything without grumbling or arguing
83. Philippians 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves
84. Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
85. Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.
86. Proverbs 11:25
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
87. Proverbs 16:3
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
88. Proverbs 2:6
For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
89. Proverbs 21:2
A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart.
90. Proverbs 21:21
Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
91. Proverbs 27:1
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.
92. Proverbs 27:19
As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.
93. Proverbs 3:3
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
94. Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
95. Psalm 1:1-2
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.
96. Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
97. Psalm 133:1
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
98. Psalm 143:8
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.
99. Psalm 23:1-4
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.
100. Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
101. Psalm 56:3
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
102. Psalm 9:9
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
103. Romans 10:9
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
104. Romans 11:36
For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.
105. Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
106. Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
107. Romans 12:2
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.
108. Romans 3:23
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
109. Romans 8:28
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.
110. Romans 8:31
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
In Closing
There are 23,145 verses in the Old Testament and 7,957 verses in the New Testament, equalling a grand total of 31,102 verses. While every verse is worth reading, it can be overwhelming with that many verses in a time of crisis. It can come in handy to equip yourself with a collection of faithful and easy-to-memorize verses to turn to and reflect upon in a time of need.
- Torrance Church of Christ
