19 Bible Verses about Answering
Most Relevant Verses
A gentle response diverts anger, but a harsh statement incites fury.
The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking, but the wicked person spews out evil.
to teach you true and reliable advice, so you can give truthful answers to those who sent you?
Be wise, my son, and make me happy, so I can reply to anyone who insults me.
Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will be just like him.
Answer a fool according to his foolishness, or he will think himself to be wise.
Then one of the scribes came near and heard the Sadducees arguing with one another. He saw how well Jesus answered them, so he asked him, "Which commandment is the most important of them all?"
When Jesus saw how wisely the man answered, he told him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." After that, no one dared to ask him another question.
"Who are you?" they asked him. "We must give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?"
Topics on Answering
Answering God
Psalm 91:15When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him in his distress. I will deliver him, and I will honor him.
Answering People
1 Peter 3:15Instead, exalt the Messiah" as Lord in your lives. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you to explain the hope you have.
God Answering Prayers
Isaiah 65:24Before they call, I will answer, while they are still speaking, I'll hear.
God Not Answering
1 Samuel 8:18When all of this comes about, you will cry out because of your king whom you chose for yourselves, but the LORD won't answer you at that time."
Others Not Answering
Proverbs 1:28"Then they will call out to me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently, but they will not find me.
