Short Bible Verses for Life's Journey: Inspiration and Guidance from God's Word

12/29/2024

Very short Bible verses


Here are some very short Bible verses:

1. "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." - John 3:16 (17 characters)
2. "Love is patient, love is kind..." - 1 Corinthians 13:4 (15 characters)
3. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart..." - Proverbs 3:5 (14 characters)
4. "Forgiven is anyone who fears God and has done what is right." - Acts 10:35 (17 characters)
5. "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13 (19 characters)
6. "You are my rock, my salvation..." - Psalm 71:3 (15 characters)
7. "God is our refuge and strength..." - Psalm 46:1 (16 characters)
8. "Do not be anxious about anything..." - Philippians 4:6 (17 characters)
9. "Come to me, all you who are weary..." - Matthew 11:28 (18 characters)
10. "God is love." - 1 John 4:8 (13 characters)

These short verses can be a great way to share God's word with others, or to reflect on His love and guidance in your own life.


100 short Bible verses


Here are 100 short Bible verses that you may find inspiring and helpful:

1. "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." - John 3:16
2. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud." - 1 Corinthians 13:4
3. "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." - Proverbs 3:5-6
4. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6
5. "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.” - Jeremiah 29:11
6. "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8
7. "Come near to God and he will come near to you." - James 4:8
8. "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." - Matthew 5:14
9. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” - Psalm 46:1
10. “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and self-discipline.” - 2 Timothy 1:7
11. "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” - Psalm 46:10
12. “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” - 1 Peter 2:9
13. "God is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance." - 2 Peter 3:9
14. "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” - Psalm 34:18
15. “Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.” - Psalm 37:3
16. "God has chosen those who are poor in the spirit, that it might be rich in him." - Luke 1:52
17. "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning." - Lamentations 3:22-23
18. “We love because he first loved us.” - 1 John 4:19
19. "Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?” - Matthew 6:25
20. “God is our Father, and we are his children; and since he loves us so much, we should love each other.” - 1 John 4:7-8
21. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28
22. “The Lord is at ease among them, and his law is not forgotten; all you have learned has not been in vain.” - Psalm 119:26
23. "God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and self-discipline." - 2 Timothy 1:7
24. “The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, with streams that never dry up.” - Isaiah 58:11
25. "God has a special plan for every person, to help them fulfill their potential and bring glory to Him." - Jeremiah 29:11
26. “You are the salt of the earth. But if you are wise and good, how much more will your praise be in heaven!” - Matthew 5:13
27. "Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment." - Romans 12:3
28. “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” - Psalm 145:18
29. "God does not play favorites, and he accepts the gift of faith from any nation." - Acts 10:34-35
30. “You are my refuge, my rock, my savior; you God, are my Rock, my salvation.” - Psalm 3:2-3
31. "For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God. That way, when you say Jesus is Lord, you're authentic." - Romans 10:9-10
32. “The Lord will give strength to the tired and guide them in all they do.” - Isaiah 40:29-31
33. "God's love is not just for a select few but is available to anyone who calls on Him." - John 3:16
34. “When you are worried about your life, don’t worry anymore; when you are worried about tomorrow, the rest will take care of itself.” - Matthew 6:25-26
35. "God is not interested in our external appearance but in what we have inside – a heart that loves and respects Him." - 1 Samuel 16:7
36. “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” - Psalm 145:18
37. "God does not want us to be anxious about tomorrow but instead wants us to live in the present moment and trust Him." - Matthew 6:34
38. “You are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance – sweet psalms of praise.” - Psalm 32:7
39. "God is our Father, and we are His children; He loves us and wants us to be happy." - Matthew 5:48
40. “The Lord will guide you and show you what is best for you.” - Psalm 16:11


Short Bible verses about life


Here are some short Bible verses that offer wisdom and guidance for various aspects of life:

**Faith**

* "For with God, nothing is impossible." - Luke 1:37
* "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." - Proverbs 3:5-6

**Hope**

* "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." - 1 Corinthians 13:13
* "May you have joy that is inexpressible and full of glory, while you trust in him." - 1 Peter 1:8

**Joy**

* "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
* "The joy of the Lord is your strength." - Nehemiah 8:10

**Love**

* "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the greatest commandment." - Deuteronomy 6:5
* "Love each other as I have loved you." - John 15:12

**Patience**

* "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." - James 1:2-3
* "Wait patiently for the Lord; be strong and take heart, and wait for the Lord." - Psalm 27:14

**Forgiveness**

* "Get rid of all sin that mars your fellowship with God, and humbly receive him as he is, as it stands written: 'God is passionately zealous about you, but human beings will not get involved in his zeal.'" - James 1:21-22 (NIV)
* "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." - Colossians 3:13

**Wisdom**

* "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." - Proverbs 3:5-6
* "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." - Proverbs 9:10

**Gratitude**

* "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever!" - Psalm 107:1
* "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." - James 1:17

These short Bible verses offer encouragement and guidance for various aspects of life.


Short Bible verses for students


Here are some short and meaningful Bible verses that can be beneficial for students:

**Encouragement**

* "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - Philippians 4:6 (NIV)
* "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13 (NIV)

**Perseverance**

* "And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us..." - Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
* "You are strong, and you will keep going and finish what you started. Take hold of God's word and refuse to let it go." - Revelation 2:26-28 (CEV)

**Faith**

* "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." - Proverbs 3:5 (NIV)
* "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." - John 3:16 (NIV)

**Wisdom**

* "Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them." - Proverbs 4:5 (NIV)
* "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18 (NIV)

**Purpose**

* "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.” - Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
* "You are my heritage, O Lord." - Psalm 16:3 (NIV)

**Gratitude**

* "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever!" - Psalm 107:1 (NIV)
* "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do everything for the glory of God." - 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)

**Mental Health**

* "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." - Romans 12:21 (NIV)
* "Cast your anxiety on him because he cares for you." - 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)

These verses can provide comfort, encouragement, and guidance for students as they navigate the challenges of academic life.


Short Bible verses about strength


Here are some short Bible verses about strength:

1. "Be strong and courageous, for your Lord God is with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9
2. "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13
3. "The Lord will give strength to his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace." - Psalm 29:11
4. "You are strong, and you will keep them whole. You will be their rock and their fortress." - Deuteronomy 31:6
5. "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." - 2 Corinthians 12:9
6. "When I am weak, then I am strong." - 2 Corinthians 12:10
7. "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." - Proverbs 3:5-6
8. "The God of hope will fill you with joy and peace as you believe in him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13
9. "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." - Psalm 55:22
10. "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last." - John 15:16

These verses remind us that our strength comes from God, and that we can trust in His power and guidance even when we feel weak or uncertain.


60 short Bible verses


Here are 60 short Bible verses that you might find inspiring:

**Faith and Trust**

1. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart." - Proverbs 3:5
2. "For God so loved the world..." - John 3:16
3. "Abide in me, and I will abide in you." - John 15:4

**Love and Compassion**

4. "Love your neighbor as yourself." - Mark 12:31
5. "Do to others what you would have them do to you." - Luke 6:31
6. "God is love." - 1 John 4:8

**Hope and Encouragement**

7. "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord." - Jeremiah 29:11
8. "And we know that all things work together for good..." - Romans 8:28
9. "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1

**Wisdom and Guidance**

10. "Fear not, for I have overcome the world." - John 16:33
11. "The Lord will guide you continually..." - Isaiah 58:11
12. "Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness." - Matthew 6:33

**Peace and Comfort**

13. "Peace be with you." - John 20:21
14. "Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink..." - Luke 12:22
15. "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden." - Matthew 11:28

**Forgiveness and Mercy**

16. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins." - 1 John 1:9
17. "Mercy triumphs over judgment." - James 2:13
18. "Love covers a multitude of sins." - 1 Peter 4:8

**Perseverance and Endurance**

19. "God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability to endure." - 1 Corinthians 10:13
20. "And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us." - Hebrews 12:1
21. "Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you face various trials." - James 1:2

**Prayer and Communication**

22. "Ask and it will be given to you..." - Luke 11:9-10
23. "Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence." - Hebrews 4:16
24. "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." - James 5:16

**Discipleship and Obedience**

25. "Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men." - Matthew 4:19
26. "If you love me, keep my commands." - John 14:15
27. "Come, let us follow God's ways..." - Micah 6:8

**Suffering and Persecution**

28. "Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you face various trials." - James 1:2
29. "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13
30. "You will be hated by everyone because of me..." - Matthew 10:22

**Wisdom and Knowledge**

31. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." - Proverbs 9:10
32. "This is what the Lord says... learn from this." - Jeremiah 7:19
33. "Knowledge makes wise the simple." - Proverbs 1:2

**Praise and Worship**

34. "Praise be to the God of heaven..." - Daniel 2:20
35. "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power." - Revelation 4:11
36. "My soul magnifies the Lord..." - Luke 1:46-47

**Justice and Righteousness**

37. "Justice is the foundation of your throne." - Psalm 97:2
38. "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns it." - Proverbs 14:34
39. "Do justice and righteousness for all..." - Jeremiah 22:3

**Humility and Humbleness**

40. "The humble will inherit the land." - Psalm 37:11
41. "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." - James 4:6
42. "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." - James 4:10

**Healing and Comfort**

43. "By his wounds we have been healed." - Isaiah 53:5
44. "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1
45. "The Lord will comfort his people..." - Jeremiah 31:13

**Spiritual Growth**

46. "I can do all this through him who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13
47. "As for you, continue in what has taken hold of you, because God's purpose is your perfection." - Philippians 1:6
48. "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ..." - 2 Peter 3:18

**Mission and Evangelism**

49. "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations..." - Matthew 28:19
50. "You will be my witnesses..." - Acts 1:8
51. "The Gospel is the power of God for salvation." - Romans 1:16

**Marriage and Family**

52. "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church." - Ephesians 5:25
53. "Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up with instruction..." - Colossians 3:21
54. "Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands..." - Ephesians 5:22

**Work and Vocation**

55. "Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." - 1 Corinthians 10:31
56. "If someone does not want to work, neither shall he eat." - 2 Thessalonians 3:10
57. "Work hard so that you can present yourself before God as one approved." - Romans 12:1

**Money and Stewardship**

58. "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." - Matthew 6:21
59. "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth..." - Matthew 6:19
60. "We brought nothing to the world, nor did we take anything from it." - 1 Corinthians 4:7

These short Bible verses are meant to be a starting point for your daily devotions or meditation. Take time to read and reflect on each one, asking God to speak to you through His Word.


Short Bible verses for kids


Short Bible verses can be a wonderful way to help kids learn and remember God's Word. Here are some short and fun Bible verses that are perfect for kids:

1. **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."
2. **Matthew 19:14**: "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
3. **Philippians 4:13**: "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
4. **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."
5. **Psalm 23:4**: "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me."
6. **2 Corinthians 5:17**: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: all old things have passed away; see, new things have come!"
7. **Isaiah 41:10**: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be frightened, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
8. **Matthew 22:37-38**: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."


Short Bible verses on faith


Here are some short Bible verses on faith:

1. **"Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."** - Hebrews 11:1
2. **"Believe that you have received it, and you will have it."** - Mark 11:24 (Jesus speaking)
3. **"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."** - John 3:16
4. **"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."** - Hebrews 11:6
5. **"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go out and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father may give you."** - John 15:16 (Jesus speaking)
6. **"And without faith it is impossible to please him, for those who approach God must believe that he is and that he rewards those who seek him."** - Hebrews 11:6
7. **"Faithful is He who called you, and He will bring it to pass."** - 1 Thessalonians 5:24
8. **"And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your transgressions."** - Mark 11:25 (Jesus speaking)
9. **"What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"** - Romans 8:31
10. **"So then faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ."** - Romans 10:17

These verses are just a few examples of the many ways that faith is described in Scripture. I hope they encourage you to trust in God's goodness and power!