63 Bible Verses about Angels

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Hebrews 1:7

And concerning the angels indeed he thus speaks: "Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministering servants a flame of fire."

2 Peter 2:11

Whereas the angels, though so much greater in might and power, bring not a reviling accusation against them before the Lord.

Revelation 22:8

And I John saw and heard these things. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who shewed me these things.

Revelation 19:10

And I fell down before his feet to worship him: and he said unto me, See thou dost not so: I am thy fellow-servant, and of thy brethren who hold the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the spirit of prophecy is the testimony of Jesus.

Revelation 22:9

And he said to me, See thou do it not; for I am a fellow-servant of thine, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of those who observe the words of this book: worship God.

Hebrews 1:13

Unto which indeed of the angels said he ever, "Sit at my right hand until I put thine enemies for a footstool of thy feet?"

Hebrews 1:4

made as much superior to the angels, as he hath inherited a more distinguished name than they.

Revelation 14:14

And I saw, and, lo! a white cloud, and upon the cloud sat one like to a son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.

Revelation 18:21

And a mighty angel took up a stone as a great milestone, and cast it into the sea, saying, So with rapidity shall the great city Babylon be hurled into the deep, and never shall be found more.

Revelation 20:1

AND I saw an angel descending from heaven, having the key of the abyss [of hell], and a great chain in his hand:

Revelation 21:17

He measured also the wall of it a hundred and forty-four cubits, according to the measure of a man, for such is that of an angel.

Hebrews 2:5

For he hath not subjected the future world, of which we are speaking, to the angels.

1 Peter 1:12

To whom it was revealed, that not for themselves, but for us were their ministrations employed in the things which are now declared unto you by those who have preached the gospel unto you by the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; on which things the angels bending forwards eagerly desire to gaze.

1 Corinthians 6:3

Know ye not that we shall judge angels, much more things pertaining to this life?

Hebrews 2:16

For he verily took not on him the angelic nature, but assumed that of the seed of Abraham.

Hebrews 2:7

"Thou hast made him for a little while lower than angels, thou hast crowned him with glory and honour, and hast placed him over the works of thy hands:

Acts 23:8

For the Sadducees say indeed, that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.

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Angels » Wait upon Christ

Matthew 24:31

And he shall send forth his angels with a trumpet, and a great shout, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the extremities of the heavens to the extremities of the same.

Angels » Of the churches

Revelation 3:14

And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the origin of the creation of God;

Revelation 1:20-1

the mystery of the seven stars which thou seest in my right hand, and the seven golden lamps. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lamps which thou seest are the seven churches. TO the angel of the Ephesian church write; These things saith he who grasps the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh round in the midst of the seven golden lamps;

Revelation 2:12

And to the angel of the church at Pergamos write, These things saith he who holdeth the sharp two-edged sword;

Revelation 2:18

And to the angel of the church which is at Thyatira write, These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes as a flame of fire, and his feet like the molten brass;

Angels » Of wrath, execute the judgments of God

More verses: Isaiah 37:36 Acts 12:23

Angels » Are ministering spirits

Acts 12:7-11

And, lo! an angel of the Lord stood there, and light glared through the apartment: then with a stroke on Peter's side, he roused him up, and said, Arise quickly. And his chains fell from his hands. And the angel said to him, Gird thyself up, and bind on thy sandals. And he did so. And he said unto him, Wrap thyself in thy mantle, and follow me. And going out, he followed him; and knew not that it was a reality which was done by the angel; but he supposed he saw a vision. read more.
So passing through the first ward and the second, they came to the iron door which leads into the city, which opened to them spontaneously: and being come out, they walked forward through one street; and immediately the angel departed from him. And Peter coming to himself, said, Now I know assuredly, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me from the hand of Herod, and all the eager expectation of the people of the Jews.

Angels » Execute the purposes of God

Matthew 28:2

And, lo! there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

Revelation 5:2

And I saw mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to break the seals thereon?

Matthew 13:39-42

the enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. As therefore the zizane are gathered, and burned in the fire; just so shall it be at the end of this world. The Son of man shall send out his angels, and shall gather together out of his kingdom all things offensive, and those who practise iniquity; read more.
and will cast them into a furnace of fire; there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

More verses: John 5:4

Angels » In heaven

Revelation 7:11

And all the angels stood in a circle about the throne, and the presbyters and the four living beings, and fell on their faces before the throne, and worshipped God,

More verses: Revelation 8:2

Angels » Are of different orders

Jude 1:9

Though Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil, he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not to produce a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

Angels » Called » Angel of the lord

Matthew 28:2

And, lo! there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

Matthew 1:20

And as he was revolving the matter in his mind, behold, an angel of the Lord in a dream appeared unto him, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take Mary for thy wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 2:13

Now when they were gone, behold an angel of the Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the infant and his mother by night, and flee into Egypt, and stay there, till I speak to thee, for Herod will search for the infant to destroy it.

Matthew 2:19

Now when Herod was dead, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

Angels » Fallen

Jude 1:6

And the angels who preserved not their own primitive state, but deserted their proper abode, hath he reserved in everlasting chains under darkness, unto the judgment of the great day.

Angels » Are subject to Christ

Ephesians 1:21

far above all principality, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come;

Angels » Shall attend Christ at his second coming

Angels » Nature » Hosts

Luke 2:13

And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,

Angels » Innumerable

More verses: Jude 1:14

Angels » Obedience

Jude 1:6

And the angels who preserved not their own primitive state, but deserted their proper abode, hath he reserved in everlasting chains under darkness, unto the judgment of the great day.

Luke 11:2

And he said unto them, When ye pray say, Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name: thy kingdom come: thy will be done as in heaven so upon earth.

More verses: 2 Peter 2:11

Angels » Communicate the will of God and Christ

Angels » The angels accompanying Christ when he returns

Angels » Not to be worshipped

Revelation 19:10

And I fell down before his feet to worship him: and he said unto me, See thou dost not so: I am thy fellow-servant, and of thy brethren who hold the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the spirit of prophecy is the testimony of Jesus.

Revelation 22:9

And he said to me, See thou do it not; for I am a fellow-servant of thine, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of those who observe the words of this book: worship God.

Angels » Celebrate the praises of God

Luke 2:13-14

And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, Glory in the highest heavens to God! and upon earth, peace! towards men complacence.

Angels » Knowledge of » Earthly things

Luke 9:31

who appeared in glory, and mentioned his departure, which he was ready to accomplish at Jerusalem.

1 Timothy 5:21

I adjure thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.

More verses: 1 Peter 1:12

Angels » Of different orders

Jude 1:9

Though Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil, he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not to produce a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

Angels » Who are as angels

Matthew 22:29-32

Jesus then answering, said unto them, Ye are in an error, from not knowing the Scriptures, and the power of God. For at the resurrection, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. But with respect to the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read what was spoken to you of God, saying, read more.
"I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?" God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.

Mark 12:24-27

And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, from not knowing the scriptures, and the power of God? For when they rise from the dead, they will neither marry, nor be given in marriage; but they are as the angels which are in heaven. But concerning the dead, that they do rise; have ye not read in the book of Moses, how God spake to him at the bush, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? read more.
He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living. Ye are therefore vastly erroneous.

Luke 20:34-38

And Jesus in reply said to them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: but they who are counted worthy to attain to that world, and the resurrection of the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: neither can they die any more: for they are like the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection. read more.
Now that the dead are raised, even Moses intimated at the bush, when he called the Lord, "the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." Now God is not the God of the dead, but of the living: for all live with him.

Angels » Know and delight in the gospel of Christ

1 Peter 1:12

To whom it was revealed, that not for themselves, but for us were their ministrations employed in the things which are now declared unto you by those who have preached the gospel unto you by the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; on which things the angels bending forwards eagerly desire to gaze.

Ephesians 3:9-10

and to make all men see what the communication of that mystery means, which was hid from the beginning in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: that now to the principalities and powers in the heavenly regions, the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church,

Angels » Worship God and Christ

Hebrews 1:6

And again, when he introduces the first-begotten into the world, he saith, "Let all the angels of God also worship him."

Philippians 2:9-11

Wherefore God also hath transcendently exalted him, and bestowed on him a name which is above every name: that to the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of beings celestial and terrestrial, and infernal; and every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus [is] Messiah, to the glory of God the Father.

Angels » Execute the judgments of God

Angels » The law given by the ministration of

Hebrews 2:2

For if the discourse spoken by angels was confirmed, and every transgression and disobedience received a just punishment as its due,

Angels » Ministration of, obtained by prayer

Acts 12:7

And, lo! an angel of the Lord stood there, and light glared through the apartment: then with a stroke on Peter's side, he roused him up, and said, Arise quickly. And his chains fell from his hands.

Angels » Minister to Christ

Angels » Nature » Aspects of

Angels » The lord creating the angels

Hebrews 1:6-7

And again, when he introduces the first-begotten into the world, he saith, "Let all the angels of God also worship him." And concerning the angels indeed he thus speaks: "Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministering servants a flame of fire."

Angels » Created by God and Christ

Angels » Do not marry

Luke 20:35

but they who are counted worthy to attain to that world, and the resurrection of the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:

Angels » Shall execute the purposes of Christ

Matthew 13:41

The Son of man shall send out his angels, and shall gather together out of his kingdom all things offensive, and those who practise iniquity;

Matthew 24:31

And he shall send forth his angels with a trumpet, and a great shout, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the extremities of the heavens to the extremities of the same.

Angels » Worship God

Hebrews 1:6

And again, when he introduces the first-begotten into the world, he saith, "Let all the angels of God also worship him."

Philippians 2:9-11

Wherefore God also hath transcendently exalted him, and bestowed on him a name which is above every name: that to the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of beings celestial and terrestrial, and infernal; and every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus [is] Messiah, to the glory of God the Father.

Angels » Announced: » The resurrection of Christ

Luke 24:23

and not finding his body, came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, who told them that he was alive.

Matthew 28:5-7

Then the angel addressing them, said to the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye are seeking Jesus who was crucified. He is not here: he is risen, as he said. Come hither, behold the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead: and, lo! he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.

Angels » Not to be worshiped

Revelation 19:10

And I fell down before his feet to worship him: and he said unto me, See thou dost not so: I am thy fellow-servant, and of thy brethren who hold the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the spirit of prophecy is the testimony of Jesus.

Revelation 22:8-9

And I John saw and heard these things. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who shewed me these things. And he said to me, See thou do it not; for I am a fellow-servant of thine, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of those who observe the words of this book: worship God.

Angels » Have charge over the children of God

Angels » Obey the will of God

Angels » Nature » Created

Angels » Are innumerable

Angels » Who the angels guard

Angels » Are examples of meekness

Jude 1:9

Though Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil, he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not to produce a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

2 Peter 2:11

Whereas the angels, though so much greater in might and power, bring not a reviling accusation against them before the Lord.

Angels » Rejoice over every repentant sinner

Angels » Announced: » The conception of john the baptist

Luke 1:13

But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bring thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

Luke 1:36

And, behold, Elisabeth thy cousin, she also hath conceived in her old age: and this is the fifth month [of pregnancy] with her who was called barren.

Angels » Nature » Mighty

2 Peter 2:11

Whereas the angels, though so much greater in might and power, bring not a reviling accusation against them before the Lord.

Angels » Examples of » Meekness

Jude 1:9

Though Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil, he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not to produce a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

2 Peter 2:11

Whereas the angels, though so much greater in might and power, bring not a reviling accusation against them before the Lord.

Angels » Called » Principalities » Powers

Angels » Nature » Holy

Angels » Announced: » The conception of Christ

Matthew 1:20-21

And as he was revolving the matter in his mind, behold, an angel of the Lord in a dream appeared unto him, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take Mary for thy wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins.

Angels » Are elect

1 Timothy 5:21

I adjure thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.

Angels » Are wise

Angels » Are holy

Angels » Announced: » The birth of Christ

Luke 2:10-12

And the angel said unto them, Be not affrighted: for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be for all the people. Because this day there is born for you a Saviour, which is Messiah, the Lord, in the city of David. And this shall be a sign for you; Ye shall find the babe in swaddling-clothes, lying in a manger.

Angels » Nature » Wise

Angels » Are mighty

Angels » Announced: » The ascension and second coming of Christ

Acts 1:11

who also said to them, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up to heaven? this Jesus, who hath been taken up from you into heaven, shall so come, in the same manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

Angels » Men » Called » Angels

Angels » Called » Morning stars

Angels » Nature » Immortal

Angels » Nature » Elect

1 Timothy 5:21

I adjure thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.

Chariots » Illustrative of » Angels

Glorifying God » Exemplified » Angels

Luke 2:14

Glory in the highest heavens to God! and upon earth, peace! towards men complacence.

Idolatry » Objects of » Angels

Praise » Is obligatory upon » Angels

Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Was attested by » Angels

Luke 24:23

and not finding his body, came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, who told them that he was alive.

Matthew 28:5-7

Then the angel addressing them, said to the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye are seeking Jesus who was crucified. He is not here: he is risen, as he said. Come hither, behold the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead: and, lo! he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.

Luke 24:4-7

And it came to pass, as they were in the greatest perplexity concerning this matter, then behold, two men stood by them in refulgent garments: and when they were exceedingly terrified, and inclined their face to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? he is not here; he is risen: remember how he spoke to you, while he was yet in Galilee, read more.
saying, That the Son of man must be delivered up into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

The second coming of Christ » Foretold by » Angels

Acts 1:10-11

And as they looked up earnestly into the heaven, while he was passing, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; who also said to them, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up to heaven? this Jesus, who hath been taken up from you into heaven, shall so come, in the same manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

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Angels Activities Among Unbelievers

Revelation 14:6-10

And I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach the glad tidings to the inhabitants of the earth, to every nation, and tribe, and tongue, and people,

Angels Activities In The End Times

Revelation 7:2-3

And I saw another angel ascending from the rising of the sun, having the seal of the living God; and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to whom power was given for them to hurt the earth and the sea,

Angels as agents of judgment

Acts 12:18-23

Now when the day broke, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what could possibly become of Peter.

Angels as God's servants

Hebrews 1:7

And concerning the angels indeed he thus speaks: "Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministering servants a flame of fire."

Angels Doing God's Work

Matthew 28:2-7

And, lo! there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

Angels Hands

Luke 4:11

and that in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone."

Angels Not To Be Worshipped

Revelation 22:8-9

And I John saw and heard these things. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who shewed me these things.

Angels Singing

Luke 2:13-14

And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,

Angels, as God's messengers

Luke 1:11-13

And an angel of the Lord appeared to him standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

Angels, Important Events

Acts 7:38

This is he, who was with the church in the wilderness with the angel who spake to him in the mount Sinai, and with our fathers: who received the oracles of life to give unto us:

Angels, Ministry To Believers

Acts 12:7-11

And, lo! an angel of the Lord stood there, and light glared through the apartment: then with a stroke on Peter's side, he roused him up, and said, Arise quickly. And his chains fell from his hands.

Angels, Nt Appearances

Luke 1:11-20

And an angel of the Lord appeared to him standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

Evil Angels

Romans 8:38

For I am assured that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor those to come,

Four Angels

Revelation 7:1

AND after these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, to hold back the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, neither on the sea, nor on any tree.

Heaven And Angels

Revelation 8:2

And I saw the seven angels which stood before God, and there were given to them seven trumpets.

Ranks Of Angels

Jude 1:9

Though Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil, he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not to produce a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

Strength Of Angels

Revelation 10:1

AND I saw another mighty angel descending from heaven, clothed with a cloud; and a rainbow on his head, and his countenance as the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:

Two Angels

Acts 1:10

And as they looked up earnestly into the heaven, while he was passing, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;

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