52 Bible Verses about Heaven
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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, as if slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God, sent forth into all the earth.
I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago (whether in the body I know not, or whether out of the body I know not, God knoweth), such a one caught up even to the Third Heaven.
For this reason are they before the throne of God, and they serve Him day and night in His Temple; and He Who sitteth on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them.
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and the sea is no more.
And He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. And death shall be no more; neither mourning, nor crying, nor pain, shall be any more; because the first things passed away."
but, as it has been written, "Things which eye saw not, and ear heard not, and that entered not into the heart of man??hatsoever things God prepared for those who love Him";
In My Father's house are many abiding-places; otherwise, I would have told you; because I am going to prepare a place for you.
For our citizenship is in Heaven, whence also we are waiting for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;
From Thematic Bible
Heaven » Dwelling place of God
'Heaven is My throne; and the earth is the footstool of My feet: what manner of house will ye build me? saith the Lord, Or what is the place of My rest?
Heaven » The physical heavens
Heaven » Physical heavens, destruction of
And He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. And death shall be no more; neither mourning, nor crying, nor pain, shall be any more; because the first things passed away."
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 continuest; and they will all become old as does a garment; and as a mantle Thou wilt roll them up, as a garment also they shall be changed; but Thou art the same, and Thy years shall not fail."
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a rushing noise, and the elements, being intensely hot, shall be dissolved, and the earth and the works therein shall be burned up.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Kingdom of
"For the Kingdom of Heaven is like to a man who was a householder, who went forth early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard;
"Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be likened to ten virgins, who, taking their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom.
"The Kingdom of Heaven was likened to a man?? king??ho made a marriage feast for his son.
"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid; and in his joy he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.
Another parable He set before them, saying, "The Kingdom of Heaven was likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field;
Heaven » God » Answers his people from
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Opened
And, having been immersed, Jesus went up straightway from the water; and, behold, the heavens were opened; and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, coming upon Him;
And I saw Heaven opened; and, behold, a white horse, and He Who sat on him, called Faithful and True; and in righteousness doth He judge and make war.
and he beholds the heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending, as a great sheet, let down by four corners upon the earth;
and he said, "Behold I see Heaven opened, and the Son of Man standing on the right hand of God!"
Heaven » Christ » As mediator, entered into
For Christ entered not into holy places made with hand, patterns of the true; but into Heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God in our behalf;
where, as Forerunner in our behalf, Jesus entered, having become a High Priest forever, according to the rank of Melchizedek.
nor yet through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, entered, once for all, into the Holies, having obtained eternal redemption.
Whom Heaven must retain, until the times of restoration of all things of which God spake through the mouth of all His holy prophets from the beginning.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Built by the hand of God
because of the hope laid up for you in Heaven, of which ye heard before in the word of the truth of the Gospel,
For we know that, if the earthly house of our tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
for he was waiting for the city which has the foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
Heaven » The wicked excluded from
envyings, drunkenness, revelings, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, as I also said before, that those practicing such things shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.
For this ye know, assuredly, that no fornicator, nor unclean person, nor covetous man (who is an idolater), has any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and God.
Without are the dogs and the sorcerers, and the fornicators, and the murderers, and the idolaters, and every one loving and acting a lie.
Heaven » God » Sends his judgments from
Heaven » Holy
Heaven » Enoch and elijah were translated into
By faith Enoch was translated, so as not to see death; and he was not found, because God translated him; for, it has been witnessed to him that, before his translation, he had been well-pleasing to God.
Heaven » Is called » Paradise
I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago (whether in the body I know not, or whether out of the body I know not, God knoweth), such a one caught up even to the Third Heaven.
that he was caught up into Paradise, and heard unutterable sayings, which it is not lawful for a man to speak.
Heaven » New heavens
But, according to His promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwells righteousness,
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and the sea is no more. And I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of the throne, saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they will be His peoples, and God Himself will be with them, as their God. read more.
And He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. And death shall be no more; neither mourning, nor crying, nor pain, shall be any more; because the first things passed away."
Heaven » God » Reigns in
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » The redeemed of all nations assembled
After these things I saw, and, behold, a great multitude, which no one could number, out of every nation, and of all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne, and before the Lamb, arrayed in white robes, and palms in their hands;
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and the sea is no more.
Heaven » Everlasting
For we know that, if the earthly house of our tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
Heaven » God » Fills
Heaven » Angels are in
But concerning that day and hour, no one knows, not even the angels of Heaven, neither the Son, but the Father only.
"See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you, that their angels in Heaven do always behold the face of My Father Who is in Heaven.
Heaven » Created by God
and swore by Him Who liveth forever and ever, Who created the heaven and the things therein, and the earth and the things therein, and the sea and the things therein, that there shall be delay no longer;
Heaven » Christ » Is all-powerful in
Who is on the right hand of God, having gone into Heaven, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.
And Jesus, coming near, spake to them, saying, "All authority was given to Me in Heaven and on earth:
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The wicked excluded from
envyings, drunkenness, revelings, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, as I also said before, that those practicing such things shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.
For this ye know, assuredly, that no fornicator, nor unclean person, nor covetous man (who is an idolater), has any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and God.
Without are the dogs and the sorcerers, and the fornicators, and the murderers, and the idolaters, and every one loving and acting a lie.
Heaven » God » Is the lord of
At that season Jesus, answering, said, "I thank Thee, O Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, because Thou didst hide these things from the wise and discerning, and didst reveal them to babes.
Heaven » High
Heaven » Names of saints are written in
to the general festal throng, and assembly of the first-born who are enrolled in Heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of righteous ones made perfect;
Notwithstanding, rejoice not in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice, because your names have been written in Heaven."
Heaven » God's dwelling-place
Heaven » Saints rewarded in
Rejoice, and exult; because great is your reward in Heaven, for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you.
Heaven » Lay up treasure in
Sell what ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses that grow not old, a treasure unfailing in Heaven, where no thief approaches, nor moth corrupts;
but lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where theives do not break through, nor steal;
Heaven » God's throne
'Heaven is My throne; and the earth is the footstool of My feet: what manner of house will ye build me? saith the Lord, Or what is the place of My rest?
Heaven » Flesh and blood cannot inherit
And this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption.
Heaven » Happiness of, described
They shall hunger no more, nor thirst any more; nor shall the sun by any means fall on them, nor any heat; because the Lamb, Who is in the midst of the throne, will be their Shepherd, and will guide them to the fountains of the waters of life; and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » A rest
And I heard a voice from Heaven, saying, "Write: Happy are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth! Yea," saith the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them."
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Obedience, the condition of entrance
Happy are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city.
Heaven » Immeasurable
Heaven » Is called » The kingdom of Christ and of God
For this ye know, assuredly, that no fornicator, nor unclean person, nor covetous man (who is an idolater), has any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and God.
Heaven » Is called » A heavenly country
But now they long for a better country, that is, a heavenly one; wherefore, God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God; for He prepared for them a city.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » The glorified Christ entered into
But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looking intently into Heaven, saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God; and he said, "Behold I see Heaven opened, and the Son of Man standing on the right hand of God!"
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » A safe-deposit for treasures
but lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where theives do not break through, nor steal;
Heaven » Is called » A garner
Whose fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly cleanse His threshing-floor, and will gather His wheat into the 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
Notwithstanding, rejoice not in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice, because your names have been written in Heaven."
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » Paradise
I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago (whether in the body I know not, or whether out of the body I know not, God knoweth), such a one caught up even to the Third Heaven.
that he was caught up into Paradise, and heard unutterable sayings, which it is not lawful for a man to speak.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Room for all believers
In My Father's house are many abiding-places; otherwise, I would have told you; because I am going to prepare a place for you.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » A heavenly country
But now they long for a better country, that is, a heavenly one; wherefore, God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God; for He prepared for them a city.
Heaven » Is called » The father's house
In My Father's house are many abiding-places; otherwise, I would have told you; because I am going to prepare a place for you.
Heaven » Repentance occasions joy in
I say to you, that so there will be joy in Heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety-nine righteous men who have no need of repentance.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The father's house
In My Father's house are many abiding-places; otherwise, I would have told you; because I am going to prepare a place for you.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » Called a garner
Whose fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly cleanse His threshing-floor, and will gather His wheat into the 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
For this ye know, assuredly, that no fornicator, nor unclean person, nor covetous man (who is an idolater), has any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and God.
Topics on Heaven
Altars, In Heaven
Revelation 6:9And, when He opened the fifth seal, I saw, underneath the altar, the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they were holding.
Animals Going To Heaven
Revelation 21:1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and the sea is no more.
Animals In Heaven
Revelation 19:11And I saw Heaven opened; and, behold, a white horse, and He Who sat on him, called Faithful and True; and in righteousness doth He judge and make war.
Babies Going To Heaven
Matthew 19:13-14Then were brought to Him little children, that He might put His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
Belonging To Heaven
Ephesians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ;
Benefits Of Heaven
Romans 8:29because whom He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first born among many brethren.
Blissful Vision In Heaven
Revelation 22:4and they will see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads.
Christ And Heaven
John 3:12If I told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how will ye believe, if I tell you Heavenly things?
Creation Of The Physical Heavens
Acts 4:24And they, having heard it, lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, "Lord, Thou Who didst make the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all things in them;
Elders In Heaven
Revelation 4:4and around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones twenty-four elders sitting, arrayed in white garments, and on their heads crowns of gold.
Falling From Heaven
Mark 13:25and the stars will be falling out of the heavens, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.
Fire From Heaven
Revelation 20:9And they went up over the breadth of the earth, and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city; and fire came down out of the heaven, and devoured them.
God Acts From Heaven
John 1:32And John testified, saying, "I have beheld the Spirit descending as a dove out of Heaven, and He abode upon Him.
God Speaks From Heaven
Mark 1:11And a voice came out of Heaven, saying, "Thou art My Son, the beloved, in Whom I was well pleased."
Going To Heaven
Matthew 18:3and said, "Verily I say to you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Going Up To Heaven
Revelation 11:12And they heard a great voice out of Heaven, saying to them, "Come up hither." And they went up into Heaven, in the cloud; and their enemies beheld them.
Heaven And Angels
Revelation 8:2And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and there were given to them seven trumpets.
Heaven And Earth
Acts 14:15and saying, "Men, why do ye these things? We also are men of like nature with you, proclaiming to you glad tidings, that ye should turn from these vanities to the living God, Who made the heaven, and the earth, and the sea, and all things that are in them;
Heaven Better Than Earth
Philippians 3:20For our citizenship is in Heaven, whence also we are waiting for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;
Heaven, Glimpsed By Humans
Mark 1:10And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens rent apart, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon Him.
Heaven, God's Habitation
Revelation 13:6And he opened his mouth for blasphemies against God, to blaspheme His name, and His Tabernacle, even those dwelling in Heaven.
Heaven, God's Throne
Matthew 5:34but I say to you, Swear not at all; neither by Heaven, because it is God's throne;
Heaven, Inheritance Of
Matthew 25:34"Then will the King say to those on His right hand, 'Come, ye blessed of My Father! inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the founding of the world:
Heaven, Nature Of
Revelation 10:6and swore by Him Who liveth forever and ever, Who created the heaven and the things therein, and the earth and the things therein, and the sea and the things therein, that there shall be delay no longer;
Heaven, Worshiping God
Revelation 19:6-7And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunders, saying, "Hallelujah! because the Lord our God, the Almighty, became King!
Heaven, Redeemed Community
Romans 6:23for the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus, our Lord.
Host Of Heaven
Luke 2:8-15And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
Kingdom Of Heaven
Matthew 18:3and said, "Verily I say to you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Names For Heaven
Ephesians 5:5For this ye know, assuredly, that no fornicator, nor unclean person, nor covetous man (who is an idolater), has any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and God.
Names Written In Heaven
Luke 10:20Notwithstanding, rejoice not in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice, because your names have been written in Heaven."
New Heavens And New Earth
Hebrews 12:26-27Whose voice then shook the earth, but now hath He promised, saying, "Yet once more I shake, not only the earth, but also the heaven."
Opening Heaven
Revelation 19:11And I saw Heaven opened; and, behold, a white horse, and He Who sat on him, called Faithful and True; and in righteousness doth He judge and make war.
Our Father In Heaven
Matthew 6:9Thus, therefore, pray ye: 'Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name.
Parables Of The Kingdom Of Heaven
Mark 4:26-29And He said, "So is the Kingdom of God, as if a man should cast the seed upon the earth;
Promise Of Heaven
Matthew 24:34-40Verily I say to you, this generation will not pass away, until all these things come to pass.
Taken To Heaven
2 Timothy 4:18The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will bring me safe into His heavenly Kingdom; to Whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
The Armies Of Heaven
Revelation 19:14And the armies in Heaven were following Him on white horses, clothed in fine linen, white, pure.
The Temple In Heaven
Acts 17:24The God Who made the world and all things therein, The Same being Lord of Heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands,
What Heaven Will Be Like
Revelation 21:3And I heard a great voice out of the throne, saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they will be His peoples, and God Himself will be with them, as their God.
Worship In Heaven During Tribulation
Revelation 19:4And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down, and worshiped God, Who sitteth on the throne, saying, "Amen! Hallelujah!"