52 Bible Verses about Heaven

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Revelation 5:6

And I saw, in the midst of the throne, and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, a Lamb standing, like one that had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God that are sent into all the earth.

2 Corinthians 12:2

I knew a man in Christ fourteen years ago; that such a one (whether in the body, I know not, or out of the body, I know not: God knows;) was caught away to the third heaven.

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Heaven » Dwelling place of God

Luke 11:2

And he said to them: "When you pray, say, Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth.

Acts 7:49

Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What house will -you build me? says the Lord; or what is the place of my rest?

Heaven » The physical heavens

Heaven » Physical heavens, destruction of

Hebrews 1:10-12

And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning, didst lay the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the works of thy hands. They shall perish; but thou remainest: and they all shall grow old as a garment; and as a mantle thou shalt fold them up, and they shall be changed; but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.

Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Kingdom of

Matthew 20:1

For the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a house, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.

Matthew 25:1

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bride-groom.

Matthew 13:44

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field, which, when a man finds it, he hides; and for the joy it gives, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.

Matthew 13:24

Another parable he laid before them, saying: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a man that sowed good seed in his field.

Heaven » God » Answers his people from

Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Opened

Acts 10:11

and he saw heaven opened, and some vessel, like a great sheet, descending, bound by the four corners, and let down to the earth.

Acts 7:56

and he said: Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing at the right hand of God.

Heaven » Christ » As mediator, entered into

Hebrews 9:24

For the Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, the copies of the true; but he has entered heaven itself, now to present himself in the presence of God for us.

Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Built by the hand of God

Heaven » The wicked excluded from

Galatians 5:21

envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like; with respect to which, I tell you now, as I also told you in times past, that those who practice such things shall riot inherit the kingdom of God.

Heaven » God » Sends his judgments from

Heaven » Holy

Heaven » Enoch and elijah were translated into

Hebrews 11:5

By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death, and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had the testimony that he pleased God.

Heaven » Is called » Paradise

2 Corinthians 12:2

I knew a man in Christ fourteen years ago; that such a one (whether in the body, I know not, or out of the body, I know not: God knows;) was caught away to the third heaven.

2 Corinthians 12:4

was caught away to Paradise, and heard words not to be spoken, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

Heaven » New heavens

Revelation 21:1-4

And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the former heaven and the former earth had passed away: and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven, from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven, saying: Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them: and they shall be his people, and God himself will be with them, their God. read more.
And he will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death; neither shall there be any more sorrow, nor crying, nor pain; for the former things have passed away.

Heaven » God » Reigns in

Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » The redeemed of all nations assembled

Revelation 7:9

After this I saw, and behold, a great multitude, that no one could number, out of all nations and tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and there were palms in their hands;

Heaven » Everlasting

Heaven » God » Fills

Heaven » Angels are in

Heaven » Created by God

Revelation 10:6

and swore by him that lives from age to age, who created the heaven and the things that are in it, and the earth and the things that are in it, and the sea and the things that are in it, That time should no longer intervene,

Heaven » Christ » Is all-powerful in

Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The wicked excluded from

Galatians 5:21

envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like; with respect to which, I tell you now, as I also told you in times past, that those who practice such things shall riot inherit the kingdom of God.

Heaven » God » Is the lord of

Heaven » High

Heaven » Names of saints are written in

Heaven » God's dwelling-place

Heaven » Saints rewarded in

Heaven » Lay up treasure in

Matthew 6:20

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where thieves do not break through, nor steal.

Heaven » God's throne

Acts 7:49

Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What house will -you build me? says the Lord; or what is the place of my rest?

Heaven » Flesh and blood cannot inherit

1 Corinthians 15:50

But this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood can not inherit the kingdom of God, nor does corruption inherit incorruption.

Heaven » Happiness of, described

Revelation 7:16-17

They shall hunger no more, nor shall they thirst any more, nor shall the sun fall upon them, nor any heat. For the Lamb that is in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and will lead them to living fountains of water: and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.

Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » A rest

Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Obedience, the condition of entrance

Heaven » Immeasurable

Heaven » Is called » The kingdom of Christ and of God

Heaven » Is called » A heavenly country

Hebrews 11:16

But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country; wherefore God is not ashamed of them, that he should be called their God: for he has prepared for them a city.

Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » The glorified Christ entered into

Acts 7:55-56

But being full of the Holy Spirit, he looked earnestly up into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God; and he said: Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing at the right hand of God.

Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » A safe-deposit for treasures

Matthew 6:20

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where thieves do not break through, nor steal.

Heaven » Is called » A garner

Matthew 3:12

whose winnowing-shovel is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his thrashing-floor, and gather his grain into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.

Heaven » Is called » A rest

Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Contains a register of the saints

Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » Paradise

2 Corinthians 12:2

I knew a man in Christ fourteen years ago; that such a one (whether in the body, I know not, or out of the body, I know not: God knows;) was caught away to the third heaven.

2 Corinthians 12:4

was caught away to Paradise, and heard words not to be spoken, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Room for all believers

Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » A heavenly country

Hebrews 11:16

But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country; wherefore God is not ashamed of them, that he should be called their God: for he has prepared for them a city.

Heaven » Is called » The father's house

Heaven » Repentance occasions joy in

Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The father's house

Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » Called a garner

Matthew 3:12

whose winnowing-shovel is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his thrashing-floor, and gather his grain into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.

Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The kingdom of Christ and of God

Topics on Heaven

Babies Going To Heaven

Matthew 19:13-14

Then little children were brought to him, that he might lay his hands on them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.

Christ And Heaven

John 3:12

If I have told you of earthly things, and you believe not, how will you believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?

Creation Of The Physical Heavens

Acts 4:24

And when they heard it, they lifted up their voice with one consent to God, and said: Lord, thou art God, who didst make the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all things that are in them; who, by the mouth of David thy servant, didst say,

Fire From Heaven

Revelation 20:9

And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and encompassed the camp of the saints, and the beloved city: and fire came down out of heaven from God, and devoured them.

Going Up To Heaven

Revelation 11:12

And they heard a great voice from heaven, saying to them: Come up hither. And they went up into heaven in a cloud, and their enemies beheld them.

Heaven And Angels

Revelation 8:2

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

Heaven, God's Habitation

Revelation 13:6

And he opened his mouth in impious speeches against God, to utter impious words against his name, and his tabernacle, and against those who dwell in heaven.

Heaven, Nature Of

Revelation 10:6

and swore by him that lives from age to age, who created the heaven and the things that are in it, and the earth and the things that are in it, and the sea and the things that are in it, That time should no longer intervene,

Heaven, Worshiping God

Revelation 19:6-7

And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying: Alleluia; for the Lord God the Almighty reigns.

Host Of Heaven

Luke 2:8-15

And there were in the same country shepherds, living in the open field, and guarding their flock by night.

New Heavens And New Earth

Hebrews 12:26-27

whose voice then shook the earth; but now he has promised, saying, Yet once more I will shake not the earth only, but also the heaven.

Parables Of The Kingdom Of Heaven

Mark 4:26-29

And he said: So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should sow seed in the ground,

Promise Of Heaven

Matthew 24:34-40

Verily I say to you, This generation shall not pass away till all these things shall have taken place.

What Heaven Will Be Like

Revelation 21:3

And I heard a great voice out of heaven, saying: Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them: and they shall be his people, and God himself will be with them, their God.

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