Many of us grew up memorizing the most popular Bible verses for Sunday school and had our own top favorite Bible verses as well. Many are so imprinted on our brains and utterly familiar that it’s easy to take for granted the profound privilege of being saturated in scripture. Hebrews 4:12 speaks of the Bible as being living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, and able to discern between the thoughts and intents of the heart. Isaiah 55:11 assures us that God’s Word will not return void without successfully accomplishing what He desires. There’s a reason scripture sticks with us throughout our lives and is able to transform us. Take this opportunity to review this list of Top 50 Most Popular Bible Verses and rediscover why each one of these most popular Bible verses has become so cherished.

 

  1. John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
  2. Proverbs 3:5-6: 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
  5. Romans 8:28: And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
  6. John 11:35: Jesus wept.
  7. Genesis 1:1: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
  8. John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
  9. Luke 6:31: And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.
  10. Deuteronomy 6:4: Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.
  11. Matthew 22:36-40: “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”
  12. 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.
  13. Philippians 1:6: And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
  14. Isaiah 53:6: All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
  15. 1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.
  16. Romans 1:17: For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”
  17. Philippians 4:6-7: 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.
  18. Hebrews 11:6: And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
  19. 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.
  20. Micah 6:8: 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?
  21. Proverbs 22:6: Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
  22. Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
  23. Joshua 1:9: 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.”
  24. Exodus 20:3: You shall have no other gods before me.
  25. Psalms 19:1: The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
  26. Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
  27. 2 Timothy 1:7: For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
  28. 1 Corinthian 13:4-7: Love is patient and 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. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
  29. Mark 16:15: And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.”
  30. Matthew 6:9-13: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
  31. Psalm 100:1-2: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!
  32. Hebrews 12:2: looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
  33. 2 Corinthians 5:17: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
  34. Job 38:4: Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.
  35. Exodus 3:14: God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel, ‘I am has sent me to you.’”
  36. John 8:58: Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.”
  37. Psalm 139:14: I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
  38. Isaiah 41:10: 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.
  39. Psalm 46:1: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
  40. Proverbs 9:10: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
  41. John 3:17: For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
  42. Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
  43. Romans 3:23: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
  44. Matthew 11:28: Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
  45. John 4:24: God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”
  46. Psalm 23:1-3: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.
  47. Phil 4:13: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
  48. Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
  49. 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.
  50. 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.

 

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