What are some favorite bible verses?
As Christians embark on the journey of spiritual growth and bible study, we continuously come upon passages of scripture we instantly fall in love with. These favorite bible verses may be popular among people but they resonate differently according to each individual’s unique circumstances and perspectives.
In this article, we crowdsourced some of the most favorite bible quotes from the Christian folks on Quora. Also included are Billy Graham, Tim Hawkins, and Donald Trump’s favorite bible verses.
Most Favorite Bible Verses
1. Romans 8:38-39
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.
2. Isaiah 40:31
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.
3. Isaiah 43:18
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old.
4. John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
5. Psalms 28:7
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.
6. Psalms 34:18
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
7. Exodus 4:10
But Moses said to the Lord, “Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past or since you have spoken to your servant, but I am slow of speech and of tongue.”
8. Psalms 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
9. Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.
10. Romans 8:26
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
11. 1 John 3:1-2
See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
12. Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?
13. John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
14. Joel 2:28
“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions.
15. Genesis 12:6
Abram passed through the land to the place at Shechem, to the oak of Moreh. At that time the Canaanites were in the land.
16. James 4:7
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
17. Habakkuk 2:14
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.
18. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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.
19. Mark 16:17
And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
20. John 14:3
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.
21. 2 Corinthians 3:17
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
22. Matthew 5:39
But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
23. Psalms 34:8
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
24. Hebrews 12:4-6
In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.”
25. Isaiah 52:14
As many were astonished at you— his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the children of mankind—
26. John 19:30
When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
27. Revelations 21:4
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.”
28. Ezekiel 36:26-27
And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules.
29. Deuteronomy 31:6
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.”
30. Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
31. Psalms 40:1-3
I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.
Conclusion
From the favorite bible verses listed above, we see the power of God’s word able to bring meaning to a person’s life, speak directly to situations, and meet our unique needs per time.
What a gift His written word is!
What is your favorite bible verse and why?
