63 Bible Verses about Angels

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Hebrews 1:7

And respecting the angels He saith, "Who maketh His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire";

2 Peter 2:11

whereas angels, though greater in might and power, bring not a railing judgment against them before the Lord.

Revelation 22:8

And I, John, am he who heard and saw these things. And, when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who showed me these things.

Revelation 19:10

And I fell down before his feet to worship him. And he says to me, "See that you do it not: I am a fellow-servant of you and of your brethren who hold the testimony of Jesus; worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."

Revelation 22:9

And he says, "See that you do it not. I am a fellow-servant with you and with your brethren the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book: worship God."

Hebrews 1:13

But to whom of the angels hath He ever said, "Sit on My right hand, until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet?"

Hebrews 1:4

having become by so much superior to the angels, as He hath inherited a more excellent name than they.

Revelation 14:14

And I saw, and, behold, a white cloud; and upon the cloud, One sitting, like the Son of Man, having on His head a golden crown; and, in His hand, a sharp sickle.

Revelation 18:21

And a strong angel took up a stone, as it were a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, "Thus with violence shall Babylon, the great city, be cast down, and in nowise be found any more!

Revelation 20:1

And I saw an angel coming down out of Heaven, having the key of the abyss, and a great chain upon his hand.

Hebrews 2:5

For not to angels did He subject the future inhabited earth, of which we are speaking;

1 Peter 1:12

to whom it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to you they were ministering them; which things now were reported to you through those who proclaimed the Gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent forth from Heaven; into which things angels desire to look carefully.

1 Corinthians 6:3

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

Hebrews 2:16

For surely He doth not succor angels, but He succoreth Abraham's seed.

Hebrews 2:7

Thou madest him a little less than angels; Thou crownedst him with glory and honor; and didst set him over the works of Thy hands;

Acts 23:8

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit; but the Pharisees acknowledge both.

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Angels » Wait upon Christ

Matthew 24:31

And He will send forth His angels, with the sound of a great trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.

2 Thessalonians 1:7

and to you who suffer tribulation, relief with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from Heaven with the angels of His power, in flaming fire,

Angels » Of the churches

Revelation 3:14

"And to the angel of the assembly in Laodicea write these things," saith the Amen, the Faithful and the True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God:

Revelation 1:20-1

the mystery of the seven stars which you saw in My right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of seven assemblies; and the seven candlesticks are seven assemblies." "To the angel of the assembly in Ephesus write these things," saith He Who holdeth the seven stars in His right hand, He Who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks:

Revelation 2:12

"And to the angel of the assembly in Pergamum write these things," saith He Who hath the sharp, two-edged sword:

Revelation 2:18

"And to the angel of the assembly in Thyatira write these things." saith the Son of God, Who hath His eyes as a flame of fire, and His feet like burnished 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, behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shined in the cell; and, smiting the side of Peter, he raised him up, saying, "Rise up quickly!" And his chains fell off from his hands. And the angel said to him, "Gird yourself, and bind on your sandals." And he did so. And he says to him, "Cast your garment around you, and follow me." And, going forth, he was following him; and he knew not that it was true, which was being done by the angel, but was thinking that he saw a vision. read more.
And, having passed the first and second watch; they came to the iron gate that leads into the city, which opened to them of its own accord; and, going out, they passed on through one street, and straightway the angel departed from him. And Peter, having come to himself, said, "Now I know truly that the Lord sent forth His angel, and delivered me out of Herod's hand, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

Angels » Execute the purposes of God

Matthew 28:2

And, behold, there occurred a great commotion; for an angel of the Lord, descending out of Heaven, and coming near, rolled away the stone, and was sitting upon it.

Revelation 5:2

And I saw a strong angel, proclaiming with a great voice, "Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose its seals!"

Matthew 13:39-42

and the enemy that sowed them is the Devil; and the harvest is the end of the age; and the reapers are angels. As, therefore, the tares are gathered up, and are burned with fire, so shall it be in the end of the age. The Son of Man will send forth His angels, and they will gather out of the Kingdom all the stumbling-blocks, and those who do iniquity; read more.
and they will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be the weeping, and the gnashing of teeth!

More verses: John 5:4

Angels » In heaven

Revelation 7:11

And all the angels stood around the throne, and around the elders, and the four living creatures; and they fell before the throne on their faces, and worshiped God,

More verses: Revelation 8:2

Angels » Are of different orders

Jude 1:9

But Michael, the arch-angel, when contending with the Devil he was disputing about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring against him a railing judgment, but said, "The Lord rebuke you."

Angels » Called » Angel of the lord

Matthew 28:2

And, behold, there occurred a great commotion; for an angel of the Lord, descending out of Heaven, and coming near, rolled away the stone, and was sitting upon it.

Matthew 1:20

And, while thinking of these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, fear not to take to yourself Mary your wife; for that which was begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 2:13

And, they having departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Having risen, take the Child and His mother, and flee into Egypt, and be there till I speak to you; for Herod is about to seek the Child to destroy Him."

Matthew 2:19

And, Herod having died, behold, an angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream in Egypt, saying,

Angels » Fallen

Jude 1:6

And angels who kept not their own principality, but left their proper habitation, He hath kept in everlasting bonds, under darkness, for the judgment of the great day.

Angels » Are subject to Christ

Ephesians 1:21

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

Angels » Shall attend Christ at his second coming

2 Thessalonians 1:7

and to you who suffer tribulation, relief with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from Heaven with the angels of His power, in flaming fire,

Angels » Nature » Hosts

Luke 2:13

And suddenly there was 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 angels who kept not their own principality, but left their proper habitation, He hath kept in everlasting bonds, under darkness, for the judgment of the great day.

More verses: 2 Peter 2:11

Angels » Communicate the will of God and Christ

Angels » The angels accompanying Christ when he returns

2 Thessalonians 1:7

and to you who suffer tribulation, relief with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from Heaven with the angels of His power, in flaming fire,

Angels » Not to be worshipped

Revelation 19:10

And I fell down before his feet to worship him. And he says to me, "See that you do it not: I am a fellow-servant of you and of your brethren who hold the testimony of Jesus; worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."

Revelation 22:9

And he says, "See that you do it not. I am a fellow-servant with you and with your brethren the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book: worship God."

Angels » Celebrate the praises of God

Luke 2:13-14

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly host, praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest; and, on earth, peace among men of good will!"

Angels » Knowledge of » Earthly things

Luke 9:31

who, appearing in glory, were speaking of His departure which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.

1 Timothy 5:21

I solemnly charge you before God, and Christ Jesus, and the elect angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.

More verses: 1 Peter 1:12

Angels » Of different orders

Jude 1:9

But Michael, the arch-angel, when contending with the Devil he was disputing about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring against him a railing judgment, but said, "The Lord rebuke you."

Angels » Who are as angels

Matthew 22:29-32

But Jesus, answering, said to them, "Ye deceive yourselves, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God; for in the resurrection, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as angels in Heaven. "But concerning the resurrection of the dead, did ye not read that which was spoken to you by God, saying, read more.
'I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?' He is not the God of the dead, but of the living."

Mark 12:24-27

Jesus said to them, "Is it not on this account that ye err, because ye know not the Scriptures, nor the power of God? For, when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels in Heaven. But, concerning the dead, that they are raised, did ye not read in the book of Moses, at the 'Bush,' how God spake to him, 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 of the living: ye do greatly err."

Luke 20:34-38

And Jesus said to them, "The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage; but those accounted worthy to obtain that age, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage; for neither can they die any more; for they are equal to the angels, and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. read more.
But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed at the 'Bush,' when he calls the Lord 'The God of Abraham the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.' Now He is not a God of the dead, but of the living; for all live to him."

Angels » Know and delight in the gospel of Christ

1 Peter 1:12

to whom it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to you they were ministering them; which things now were reported to you through those who proclaimed the Gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent forth from Heaven; into which things angels desire to look carefully.

Ephesians 3:9-10

and to plainly show what is the dispensation of the mystery which from the ages has been hidden away in God, Who made all things; in order that now might be made known to the principalities and authorities in the heavenly places, through the assembly, the manifold wisdom of God,

Angels » Worship God and Christ

Hebrews 1:6

But, when again He introduces the First-born into the inhabited earth, He saith, "And let all the angels of God worship Him."

Philippians 2:9-11

Wherefore also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed upon Him the name which is above every name; that, in the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, of beings in Heaven, and on earth, and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord 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 word spoken through angels became steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a righteous recompense,

Angels » Ministration of, obtained by prayer

Acts 12:7

And, behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shined in the cell; and, smiting the side of Peter, he raised him up, saying, "Rise up quickly!" And his chains fell off from his hands.

Angels » Minister to Christ

Angels » Nature » Aspects of

Angels » The lord creating the angels

Hebrews 1:6-7

But, when again He introduces the First-born into the inhabited earth, He saith, "And let all the angels of God worship Him." And respecting the angels He saith, "Who maketh His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire";

Angels » Created by God and Christ

Angels » Do not marry

Luke 20:35

but those accounted worthy to obtain that age, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage;

Angels » Shall execute the purposes of Christ

Matthew 13:41

The Son of Man will send forth His angels, and they will gather out of the Kingdom all the stumbling-blocks, and those who do iniquity;

Matthew 24:31

And He will send forth His angels, with the sound of a great trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.

Angels » Worship God

Hebrews 1:6

But, when again He introduces the First-born into the inhabited earth, He saith, "And let all the angels of God worship Him."

Philippians 2:9-11

Wherefore also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed upon Him the name which is above every name; that, in the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, of beings in Heaven, and on earth, and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.

Angels » Announced: » The resurrection of Christ

Luke 24:23

and, not finding His body, they came, saying that they had seen a vision of angels, who said that He was alive!

Matthew 28:5-7

And the angel, answering, said to the women, "Fear not; for I know that ye are seeking Jesus Who hath been crucified. He is not here; for He arose, as He said. Come! see the place where the Lord was lying; and, going quickly, say to His disciples, 'He arose from the dead;' and, behold, He is going before you into Galilee; there shall ye see Him; behold, I told you."

Angels » Not to be worshiped

Revelation 19:10

And I fell down before his feet to worship him. And he says to me, "See that you do it not: I am a fellow-servant of you and of your brethren who hold the testimony of Jesus; worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."

Revelation 22:8-9

And I, John, am he who heard and saw these things. And, when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who showed me these things. And he says, "See that you do it not. I am a fellow-servant with you and with your brethren the prophets, and with those who keep 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

But Michael, the arch-angel, when contending with the Devil he was disputing about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring against him a railing judgment, but said, "The Lord rebuke you."

2 Peter 2:11

whereas angels, though greater in might and power, bring not a railing judgment 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 to him, "Fear not, Zacharias; because your supplication was heard; and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.

Luke 1:36

And, behold, Elizabeth, your kinswoman, she also has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren;

Angels » Nature » Mighty

2 Peter 2:11

whereas angels, though greater in might and power, bring not a railing judgment against them before the Lord.

Angels » Examples of » Meekness

Jude 1:9

But Michael, the arch-angel, when contending with the Devil he was disputing about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring against him a railing judgment, but said, "The Lord rebuke you."

2 Peter 2:11

whereas angels, though greater in might and power, bring not a railing judgment against them before the Lord.

Angels » Called » Principalities » Powers

Ephesians 3:10

in order that now might be made known to the principalities and authorities in the heavenly places, through the assembly, the manifold wisdom of God,

Angels » Nature » Holy

Angels » Announced: » The conception of Christ

Matthew 1:20-21

And, while thinking of these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, fear not to take to yourself Mary your wife; for that which was begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she shall bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus; for He will save His people from their sins."

Angels » Are elect

1 Timothy 5:21

I solemnly charge you before God, and Christ Jesus, and the elect angels, that you 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 to them, "Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which, indeed, shall be to all the people; because there was born to-day, in the city of David, a Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord. And this is the sign to you: ye will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and 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, "Men of Galilee, why do ye stand looking into the heaven? This Jesus, Who was taken up from you into Heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye beheld Him ascending into Heaven."

Angels » Men » Called » Angels

Angels » Called » Morning stars

Angels » Nature » Immortal

Angels » Nature » Elect

1 Timothy 5:21

I solemnly charge you before God, and Christ Jesus, and the elect angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.

Chariots » Illustrative of » Angels

Glorifying God » Exemplified » Angels

Luke 2:14

"Glory to God in the highest; and, on earth, peace among men of good will!"

Idolatry » Objects of » Angels

Praise » Is obligatory upon » Angels

Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Was attested by » Angels

Luke 24:23

and, not finding His body, they came, saying that they had seen a vision of angels, who said that He was alive!

Matthew 28:5-7

And the angel, answering, said to the women, "Fear not; for I know that ye are seeking Jesus Who hath been crucified. He is not here; for He arose, as He said. Come! see the place where the Lord was lying; and, going quickly, say to His disciples, 'He arose from the dead;' and, behold, He is going before you into Galilee; there shall ye see Him; behold, I told you."

Luke 24:4-7

And it came to pass, while they were perplexed about this, behold, also two men stood near them in dazzling apparel. And, as they became afraid, and were bowing their faces to the earth, they said to them, "Why are ye seeking the Living among the dead? He is not here, but was raised. Remember how He spake to you, being yet in Galilee, read more.
saying, "The Son of Man must be delivered up into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again,"

The second coming of Christ » Foretold by » Angels

Acts 1:10-11

And, as they were gazing intently into the heaven, while He was ascending, behold, also two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, "Men of Galilee, why do ye stand looking into the heaven? This Jesus, Who was taken up from you into Heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye beheld Him ascending into Heaven."

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Angels Activities Among Unbelievers

Revelation 14:6-10

And I saw another angel flying in mid-heaven, having the eternal Gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth, and 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 a seal of the living God; and he cried with a great voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,

Angels as agents of judgment

Acts 12:18-23

And, when it became day, there was no small commotion among the soldiers, as to what, consequently, became of Peter.

Angels as God's servants

Hebrews 1:7

And respecting the angels He saith, "Who maketh His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire";

Angels Doing God's Work

Matthew 28:2-7

And, behold, there occurred a great commotion; for an angel of the Lord, descending out of Heaven, and coming near, rolled away the stone, and was sitting upon it.

Angels Hands

Luke 4:11

and on their hands they shall bear you up, lest haply you dash your foot against a stone.'"

Angels Not To Be Worshipped

Revelation 22:8-9

And I, John, am he who heard and saw these things. And, when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who showed me these things.

Angels Singing

Luke 2:13-14

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly host, praising God, and saying,

Angels, as God's messengers

Luke 1:11-13

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

Angels, Important Events

Acts 7:38

This is he who was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spake to him on mount Sinai, and with our fathers; who received living oracles to give to us:

Angels, Ministry To Believers

Acts 12:7-11

And, behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shined in the cell; and, smiting the side of Peter, he raised him up, saying, "Rise up quickly!" And his chains fell off from his hands.

Angels, Nt Appearances

Luke 1:11-20

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

Evil Angels

Romans 8:38

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

Four Angels

Revelation 7:1

After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that no wind should blow on the earth, or on the sea, or upon any tree.

Heaven And Angels

Revelation 8:2

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

Ranks Of Angels

Jude 1:9

But Michael, the arch-angel, when contending with the Devil he was disputing about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring against him a railing judgment, but said, "The Lord rebuke you."

Strength Of Angels

Revelation 10:1

And I saw another strong angel, descending out of Heaven, clothed with a cloud, and the rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire.

Two Angels

Acts 1:10

And, as they were gazing intently into the heaven, while He was ascending, behold, also two men stood by them in white apparel,

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