35 Most Famous Bible Verses

35 Most Famous Bible Verses

Bible verses are famous because of the role they play in the lives of Christians. They are used by preachers to encourage and more importantly, to convince the non-believers that the bible is a true reflection of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In addition, famous bible verses speak to the brokenhearted to give them hope. They also are to let the non-believers become Christians.

The most common that is almost known by everyone in a dispensation of the prosperity gospel is  Malachi 3:10 regarding what God said about tithes and offerings. Also, John 3:16 posits that God gave his only son for the sake of the world. Romans 8:28 indicates that whatever happens to an individual, it is for good because God loves them. In addition, again another verse in the book of Romans 12:2 encourages Christians not to conform to the pattern of the world but rather, to be transformed by the renewing of their minds.

The verses quoted in this article are extracted from the New International Version of The Holy Bible.

1. Malachi 3:10 Do Not Rob God

This verse says: Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty,” and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. This verse encourages Christians to give their tithes and offerings because God rewards them. It is a very powerful verse that many property gospel preachers use to persuade their congregants to give to the church. More importantly, it reminds Christians that giving is mandatory as referenced in this verse.

2. Matthew 7: 7 Ask, Seek, Knock

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. This is a very powerful verse in the bible that focuses on prayer. Ask means once you pray and ask God for whatever need you have, once you seek him most sincerely by knocking at His door, he will answer the prayer request.

3. Matthew 19:14 Let the Little Children come to me

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Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” The children were very important to Jesus and when the disciples were pushing them away from him he asked them to come to him and that they should not be hindered. Jesus also said the little children belong to the Kingdom of God which He represented.

4. Matthew 19:5 About Marriage

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And Said, “For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one Flesh.” Man and wife are meant to be one according to this verse. The following verse indicates that they are no longer two but one flesh with an emphasis that what God has put together on man should separate.

5. Matthew 19:6 Two are Better than One

So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let no man separate. In every marriage, a team of two is better than one because two help each other in paying bills and kitchen chores as per the biblical word in Matthew 19:6.

6. Matthew 19: 26

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Jesus understood what his disciples were about to ask him in disbelief of his parable of who should enter the Kingdom of God. In Matthew 19:23 he said, “A rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.” 

7. Isaiah 54:17 No Weapon Against you Shall Prevail

No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is a symbol of faith and trust in God’s power. This grace provided by God can conquer anything against a believer of Jesus Christ. The verse is used mostly in prayers in particular when a Christian is going through a challenging moment.

8. Isaiah 42:9 Forget the Former Things

See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you. God assures Isaiah that He will do great things but He will make them known to Him. In the verse before, God told Isaiah that He is the Lord and that He will not have His glory exchanged for anything else, hence, He is the omniscient of everything.

9. Isaiah 40:31 Renew the Strength

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. The encouragement that faith in God should not be a burden but hope for strength in situations where one is about to give up in issues of life.

10. John 3:16 God’s Only Son

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For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.  God gave his son Jesus Christ as a gift to humanity so that man may be saved from earthly wrath. the verse is reflected as one that salvation is the gift to mankind.

11. John 1:1 The Beginning

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The verse reflects the first verse of the bible Genesis 1:1. John was explaining who God was and how powerful He is because He was from the beginning with the Holy spirit.

12. Genesis 1:1 In the Beginning

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In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. This is the first verse of the bible and is very instrumental in explaining how the world was formed and what was there at the very beginning.

13. Luke 6:37 Do Not Judge Others

Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. No one is supposed to judge another except God. 

14. 2 Timothy 4:7 I fought a Good Fight

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the Faith. Christ has set a narrow path for humankind to pass through on earth with a clear finish line set at the end and that is when one transforms from the both to the spirit. This is when it is said, the person fought a good fight if they sincerely served God to the end.

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15. Hebrew 1:14 Angels Ministering

Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? The mandate of angels to mankind. Angels appear as a representation of the spirit of God working on man.

16. Hebrews 11: 8 By Faith Abraham was blessed

By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. This verse is an assurance that God blessed Abraham because of the faith that he exhibited towards Him.

17. Jeremiah 29:12 God will Listen to you

Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. A word of promise from God to always give an ear to Jeremiah. God gives his people an inspiration that He answers prayers and Jeremiah was an example.

18. Jeremiah 29: 13 Seek the Lord

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. God promised Jeremiah that as long as he followed God and prayed with heartedly, God would be close to him and answer. Christians are encouraged to seek God because once they do, He is found.

19. Joshua 1:7 Obey the Law of Moses

Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. God’s people were to keep to God’s commandments. 

20. Joshua 1:9 Be Strong and Courageous

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. After Moses, Joshua took up the leadership of the Israelites, and therefore God encouraged Joshua to take courage and that he could lead without Moses for God’s promise was to go with him all through his leadership.

21. Psalm 91 Protection

This is the psalm that many people read as a way of protection against the powers of darkness. It cannot be separated verse by verse because one verse leads to another with the meaning following, hence, the chapter will be reflected in this article as a whole from the beginning to the end as follows:

1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.” 3 Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. 4 He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampant. 5 You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, 6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. 7 A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. 8 You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. 9 If you make the Most High your dwelling-even the Lord, who is my refuge- 10 then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. 11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will leave you up in their hands so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. 13 You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent. 14″Because he loves me.” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. 16 With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation.”

22. Psalm 119:1-2 Blessed are those who Seek the Lord

Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord.  There are people who have served God faithfully without any sin and so this verse is an explanation that they are blessed.

23. Psalm 118:22-23 The Stone the Builders Rejected

The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. There are people who may be rejected by following men but those are the likely characteristics that God is looking for as explained in Luke 16:19-31.

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24. Psalm 118:24 This is the Day the Lord has Made

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Whenever people pray for something to happen in the future and it actually comes to pass, they reflect on this verse as they rejoice in the kept promise. For instance, during a wedding that is long-awaited, well-wishers and in some cases, the priest can read this verse as a way to celebrate with the couple.

25. 2 Chronicles 7:14-16 If my people who are called by my name will pray

If my people, who are called by my name, will 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. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place. I have chosen and consecrated this temple so that my Name may be there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there.

26. Exodus 14:13-16 Israelites Crossing the Red Sea

Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. 14 The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Then the Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on. 16 Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the water so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground.

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27. Jeremiah 29:11 The plans to Prosper you

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.

28. Philippians 4:7 Peace of God

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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29. Philippians 4: 4 Rejoice in the Lord

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! A promise of joy in serving the Lord and in particular when people have witnessed the faithfulness of God.

30. Philippians 4:6 Do Not be anxious about Anything

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Christians are not supposed to be anxious but always waiting upon the blessings of the Lord however they are implemented.

31. Psalm 100 Shout for joy

There is a verse that is usually to give thanks for what God has done to His people. 1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. 5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. The five verses hardly make sense without one another hence, this chapter is very important once it is written together.

32. Psalm 95 Sing for Joy to the Lord

In the Anglican church, this psalm is recited as the congregation comes together to worship God every Sunday. They fellowship with thanksgiving in their hearts for the gift of life. The psalm is inseparable as it makes more sense once put together. It is therefore, they are very famous verses. They are as follows:

1 Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. 3 For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all goods. 4 In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. 5 The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. 6 Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our maker; 7for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if you hear his voice 8do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, as you did that day at Massahin the desert, where your fathers tested and tried me, though they had seen what I did. 10 For forty years I was angry with that generation; I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray, and they have not known my ways.” 11 So I declared on oath in my anger, “They shall never enter my rest.”

33. Psalm 103:8 God is Compassionate

The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. God does not take revenge nor does He get angry but He loves whatever the circumstance. Overall, God is love.

34. Psalm 123 Lift up my eyes to the Lord

I lift up my eyes to you, to you whose throne is in heaven for that is where the help comes from. All the help of Christians is from God and that is their faith in Jesus Christ. In prayer, people lift up their eyes to God with the expectation to be blessed and as for their hearts desire. The verse encourages people to keep on praying. 

35. Psalm 127 The watchman stands guard in vain unless the Lord Builds the city

Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain is a verse that assures Christians that it is God who watches over them regardless of the security apparatus they put in place and around them. 

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