38 Bible Verses about Adults

Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness, and purity.

A person plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, "plans for well-being, and not for calamity, in order to give you a future and a hope.

No temptation has overtaken you that is unusual for human beings. But God is faithful, and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength. Instead, along with the temptation he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to endure it.

Many plans occupy the mind of a man, but the LORD's purposes will prevail.

My son, listen to your father's instruction, and do not let go of your mother's teaching. They will be a graceful wreath for your head and a chain for your neck.

but those who keep waiting for the LORD will renew their strength. Then they'll soar on wings like eagles; they'll run and not grow weary; they'll walk and not grow tired."

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my pathway.

Whatever you do, work at it wholeheartedly as though you were doing it for the Lord and not merely for people.

I'm leaving you at peace. I'm giving you my own peace. I'm not giving it to you as the world gives. So don't let your hearts be troubled, and don't be afraid.

Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for God has said, "I will never leave you or abandon you."

Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him as if he were your father. Treat younger men like brothers, older women like mothers, and younger women like sisters, with absolute purity.

My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.

And be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another just as God has forgiven you in the Messiah.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.

I've commanded you, haven't I? Be strong and courageous. Don't be fearful or discouraged, because the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

He has made it clear to you, mortal man, what is good and what the LORD is requiring from you to act with justice, to treasure the LORD's gracious love, and to walk humbly in the company of your God.

I have told you this so that through me you may have peace. In the world you'll have trouble, but be courageous I've overcome the world!"

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There won't be death anymore. There won't be any grief, crying, or pain, because the first things have disappeared."

Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who diligently search for him.

Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor uselessly. Unless the LORD guards the city, its security forces keep watch uselessly.

Wine causes mocking, and beer causes fights; everyone led astray by them lacks wisdom.

For you spent enough time in the past doing what the gentiles like to do, living in sensuality, sinful desires, drunkenness, wild celebrations, drinking parties, and detestable idolatry.

For you are my hope, Lord GOD, my security since I was young.

"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to his mother.

Listen to the one who fathered you, and don't despise your mother in her old age.

Flee from youthful passions. Instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace together with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart. Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments. A servant of the Lord must not argue. Instead, he must be kind to everyone, teachable, willing to suffer wrong, read more.
and gentle when refuting opponents. After all, maybe God will allow them to repent and to come to a full knowledge of the truth,

Let's behave decently, as people who live in the light of day. No wild parties, drunkenness, sexual immorality, promiscuity, quarreling, or jealousy!

Children are a gift from the LORD; a productive womb, the LORD's reward.

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but one of power, love, and self-discipline.

Don't be afraid, because I'm with you; don't be anxious, because I am your God. I keep on strengthening you; I'm truly helping you. I'm surely upholding you with my victorious right hand."

You know that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God, don't you? You do not belong to yourselves, because you were bought for a price. Therefore, glorify God with your bodies.

Do not act out of selfish ambition or conceit, but with humility think of others as being better than yourselves.

For we live by faith, not by sight.

He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but instead be gentle. He must not be argumentative or love money.