84 Bible Verses about Power
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But Jesus answered [and] said to them, "You are mistaken, [because] you do not know the scriptures or the power of God!
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities, for [there] is no authority except by God, and those that exist are put in place by God.
Finally, become strong in the Lord and in the might of his strength.
The voice of Yahweh [is] powerful. The voice of Yahweh [is] majestic.
Since the word of the king [is] supreme, no one can say to him, "What are you doing?"
To you, O Yahweh, [is] the greatness and the power and the splendor and the glory and the strength, for everything in the heavens and in the earth. Yours, O Yahweh, [is] the kingdom and exaltation over all as head!
saying, "Amen! Praise and glory, and wisdom and thanksgiving, and honor and power and strength [be] to our God {forever and ever}. Amen!"
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power and love and self-discipline.
Your God has commanded your strength. Show yourself strong, O God, [by] what you perform for us.
so that I may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death,
in order that your faith would not be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power.
in the word of truth, in the power of God, with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and left hand,
And you may think in your heart, 'My strength and the might of my hand {acquired this wealth for} me.'
and you are filled in him, who is the head over every ruler and authority,
Death and life [are] in the {power} of the tongue, and those who love her will eat of her fruit.
Jesus said to them, "Are you not deceived because of this, [because you] do not know the scriptures or the power of God?
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
And wealth and glory [are] from you, and you rule over all. And in your hand [is] power and might. And in your hand [is power] to make great and to give strength to all.
{It is in my power} to do harm to you, but the God of your father spoke to me last night saying, '{Take care} from speaking with Jacob, whether good or evil.'
And he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, because the power is perfected in weakness." Therefore rather I will boast most gladly in my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may reside in me.
Now to the one who is able to do beyond all measure more than all that we ask or think, according to the power that is at work in us,
And he answered and said to me, "This [is] the word of Yahweh to Zerubbabel, saying, 'Not by strength and not by power, but [only] by my Spirit,' says Yahweh of hosts.
Once God has spoken; twice I have heard this: that strength [belongs] to God.
Reuben, you [are] my firstborn, my strength, and the firstfruit of my vigor, excelling in rank and excelling in power.
And his brightness was like [the] light; flashing rays [came] from his hand for him; And there [is] the covering of his strength.
Awesome [are you], O God, from your sanctuary. The God of Israel, [it is] he who gives strength and might to the people. Blessed be God.
For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
Now Simon, [when he] saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, offered them money,
above all rule and authority and power and lordship and every name named, not only in this age but also in the coming one,
In the name of our Lord Jesus, [when] you are assembled, and my spirit, together with the power of our Lord Jesus,
for which [purpose] also I labor, striving according to his working which is at work powerfully in me.
What man can live [on] and not see death? Can he deliver his life from the {power} of Sheol? Selah
Woe [to] those who plan wickedness and evil deeds upon their beds! In the light of the morning they did it, because they have power in their hands.
From Thematic Bible
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Power
Truly, truly I say to you, the one who believes in me, the works that I am doing he will do also, and he will do greater [works] than these because I am going to the Father.
if indeed you remain in the faith, established and steadfast and not shifted away from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Power
Truly, truly I say to you, the one who believes in me, the works that I am doing he will do also, and he will do greater [works] than these because I am going to the Father.
if indeed you remain in the faith, established and steadfast and not shifted away from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.
Hand » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Hand of the lord » Unlimited » Power
Look! The hand of Yahweh is not too short {to save}, and his ear is not [too] dull {to hear}.
Lost » Power » Sheep
Israel [is] a sheep scattered, lions drove [them] away. [The] first who devoured it [was] the king of Assyria, and now [at] the end Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, gnawed its bones."
For you were going astray like sheep, but you have turned back now to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
And [when he] saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were weary and dejected, like sheep that did not have a shepherd.
But he answered [and] said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."
Power » Power power of God » General references to
And wealth and glory [are] from you, and you rule over all. And in your hand [is] power and might. And in your hand [is power] to make great and to give strength to all.
But even still, you yourself go, do! Be strong for the battle [else] God will make you stumble before the enemy! For there is power with God to help and to cause stumbling."
By his power he stilled the sea, and by his understanding he struck down Rahab.
Once God has spoken; twice I have heard this: that strength [belongs] to God.
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Of appetite
We remember the fish that we ate in Egypt for nothing, the cucumber, melon, leek, the onions, and the garlic.
From the fruit of a man's mouth, his stomach will be satisfied, as for the yield of his lips, it will satisfy.
and you shall put a knife to your throat if you have a {big appetite}.
"They struck me; I was not hurt. They beat me; I did not know [it]. When I will awake, I will continue; I will seek it again."
Power » Power power of God » Is infinite
And he said, "Abba, Father, all [things] [are] possible for you! Take away this cup from me! Yet not what I will, but what you [will]."
"I know that you can do all [things], and [any] scheme from you will not be thwarted.
All that Yahweh desires, he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all [the] depths.
Indeed, from [this] day I [am] the one, and no one can deliver from my hand. I perform, and who can {cancel it}?"
Power » Promised » Strength, moral and spiritual promised
But those who wait for Yahweh shall renew [their] strength. They shall go up [with] wings like eagles; they shall run and not grow weary; they shall walk and not be faint.
enabled with all power, according to his glorious might, for all steadfastness and patience with joy,
You must not fear, for I [am] with you; you must not be afraid, for I [am] your God. I will strengthen you, indeed I will help you, indeed I will take hold of you with the right hand of my salvation.
that he may grant you according to the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,
You have girded me with physical strength for the battle; you caused those who rose up against me to kneel under me.
Power » The lord being powerful
[As for] Shaddai, we cannot attain him; [he is] exalted [in] power, and he does not oppress justice and abundant righteousness.
But even still, you yourself go, do! Be strong for the battle [else] God will make you stumble before the enemy! For there is power with God to help and to cause stumbling."
Yahweh is slow to anger but great [in] power; he will certainly not allow [the guilty] to go unpunished. {He marches} in storm wind and in gale; storm clouds [are the] dust of his feet.
so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of Yahweh [is] strong, so that you may fear Yahweh your God {forever}."
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » The sea controlled
"Or [who] shut [the] sea in with doors at its bursting, [when] it went out of [the] womb,
and I said, 'You shall come up to here, but you shall not go further, and here it will set [a boundary] {for your proud surging waves}'?
You set a boundary that they may not cross over, [so that] they would not return to cover the earth.
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Fills life with healing influences
because our gospel did not come to you with word only, but also with power and with the Holy Spirit and with much certainty, just as you know what sort of [people] we became among you for your sake.
For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power and love and self-discipline.
that he may grant you according to the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,
And God was performing {extraordinary} miracles by the hands of Paul, so that even handkerchiefs or work aprons {that had touched his skin} were carried away to those who were sick, and [their] diseases left them and the evil spirits came out [of them].
and my speech and my preaching [were] not with the persuasiveness of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit and power,
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » General references to the control of the elements
And [then] {the anger of Yahweh will be kindled against you}, and he will shut up the heavens, and there shall not be rain, and [so] the ground will not give its produce, and you will perish quickly from the good land that Yahweh [is] giving to you.
For {within seven days} I will send rain upon the earth [for] forty days and forty nights. And I will blot out all the living creatures that I have made from upon the face of the ground."
And Moses went from Pharaoh out of the city, and he spread his hands to Yahweh, and the thunder and the hail stopped, and rain did not pour [on the] earth.
For to the snow he says, 'Fall [on the] earth'; and {the shower of rain, his heavy shower of rain}--
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » The tempest stilled
And he said to them, "Why are you fearful, [you] of little faith?" Then he got up [and] rebuked the winds and the sea and there was a great calm.
And they picked Jonah up and hurled him into the sea, and the sea ceased from its raging.
[who] stills [the] roar of [the] seas, the roar of their waves, and [the] commotion of [the] peoples,
Power » Jesus Christ being given power
you know the thing that happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism that John proclaimed: Jesus of Nazareth--how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with him.
And Jesus approached [and] spoke to them, saying, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
And he came down to Capernaum, a town of Galilee, and was teaching them on the Sabbath. And they were astounded at his teaching, because {he spoke} with authority. And in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, read more.
"Ha! {Leave us alone}, Jesus the Nazarene! Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are--the Holy One of God!" And Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be silent and come out of him!" And [after] throwing him down in their midst, the demon came out of him without hurting him at all. And amazement came upon [them] all, and they began to talk with one another, saying, "What word [is] this? For he commands the unclean spirits with authority and power, and they come out!"
"I am the good shepherd, and I know my [own], and my [own] know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father, and I lay down my life for the sheep. And I have other sheep which are not from this fold. I must bring these also, and they will hear my voice, and they will become one flock--one shepherd. read more.
Because of this the Father loves me, because I lay down my life so that I may take possession of it again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down {voluntarily}. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take possession of it again. This commandment I received from my Father."
Jesus said these [things], and lifting up his eyes to heaven he said, "Father, the hour has come! Glorify your Son, in order that your Son may glorify you-- just as you have given him authority over all flesh, in order that he would give eternal life to them--everyone whom you have given him. Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
Power » The lord giving power
And he summoned the twelve and began to send them out two [by] two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.
And summoning the twelve, he gave them power and authority over all the demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
So [when] they had come together, they began asking him, saying, "Lord, [is it] at this time you are restoring the kingdom to Israel?" But he said to them, "It is not for you to know [the] times or seasons that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power [when] the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest part of the earth."
And the seventy-two returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!" So he said to them, "I saw Satan falling like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you the authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will ever harm you. read more.
Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are inscribed in heaven."
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This one was in the beginning with God. All [things] came into being through him, and apart from him not one [thing] came into being that has come into being. read more.
In him was life, and the life was the light of humanity. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. A man came, sent from God, {whose name was} John. This one came for a witness, in order that he could testify about the light, so that all would believe through him. That one was not the light, but [came] in order that he could testify about the light. The true light, who gives light to every person, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him, and the world did not recognize him. He came to his own [things], and his own [people] did not receive him. But as many as received him--to those who believe in his name--he gave to them authority to become children of God, who were born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of a husband, but of God.
Power » Of testimony » Relates to personal experience
Come [and] hear, all you God-fearers, and I will tell what he has done for me.
And I will speak of your testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed.
My mouth will tell of your righteousness, your salvation {all day long}, though I do not know [the full] sum [of them].
Power » The power of the lord
'Ah Lord Yahweh! Look, you made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm. {Nothing} is too difficult for you,
Say to God, "How awesome are your works! Because of the greatness of your strength, your enemies will cringe before you. All the earth will bow in worship to you, and sing [praise] to you. They will sing [the praise of] your name." Selah Come and {consider} the works of God; [he is] awesome [in his] dealings with the children of humankind. read more.
He turned [the] sea into dry ground; they passed through the river on foot. There we rejoiced in him. [He] rules by his might forever; his eyes keep watch on the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah
But Yahweh [is] the true God, he [is] the living God, and {an everlasting king}. Because of his wrath the earth quakes, and [the] nations cannot endure his anger. "{Thus} you shall say to them, 'Gods who did not make the heavens and the earth will perish from the earth and from under these heavens. [He is] the maker of [the] earth by his power, [who] created the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding he stretched out heaven.
And you must command them for their masters, {saying}, 'Thus says Yahweh of hosts, the God of Israel, this you shall say to your masters: "I have made the earth with humankind and animals that [are] on the face of the earth by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and I give it to whomever is right in my eyes.
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » The ephesian believers
For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free [persons], and all were made to drink one Spirit.
And [when] Paul laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them and they began to speak in tongues and to prophesy. (Now the total [number] [of] men was about twelve.)
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem {whose name was} Simeon, and this man [was] righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
So Saul sent messengers to capture David. When they saw the company of the prophets prophesying and Samuel standing [as] chief over them, then the Spirit of God came upon Saul's messengers, and they also prophesied.
Power » Of God » Described as » Incomparable
O Yahweh God [of] hosts, who [is] mighty like you, O Yah, with your faithfulness surrounding you?
'Lord Yahweh, you have begun to show your servant your greatness and your strong hand, for what god [is there] in the heaven or on the earth who can do according to your works and according to your mighty deeds?
Who is like you among the gods, Yahweh? Who is like you--glorious in holiness, awesome [in] praiseworthy actions, doing wonders? You stretched out your right hand; the earth swallowed them.
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » The wind ruled
And he woke up [and] rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Be quiet! Be silent!" And the wind abated and there was a great calm.
Who has ascended [to] heaven and come down? Who has gathered [the] wind in the hollow of his hand? Who has wrapped water in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What [is] his name and what is the name of his child? For [surely] you know.
Power » Of testimony » Bursts forth from an inward fire
And he said to them, "I [am] a Hebrew, and I fear Yahweh, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land."
But [if] I say, "I will not mention him and I will no longer speak in his name," then it becomes in my heart like a fire burning, locked up in my bones, and I struggle to contain [it], and I am not able.
It is pleasing to me to recount the signs and wonders that the Most High God worked for me.
Power » Of satan » Inspires lying wonders
Therefore, since the children share in blood and flesh, he also in like manner shared in these [same things], in order that through death he could destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,
whose coming is in accordance with the working of Satan, with all power and signs and lying wonders,
Power » Of testimony » The outgrowth of faith
But [because we] have the same spirit of faith in accordance with [what is] written, "I believed, therefore I spoke," we also believe, therefore we also speak,
Through Silvanus, the faithful brother (as I consider [him]), I have written to you {briefly} to encourage [you] and to attest that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
Power » Of testimony » Becomes irrepressible
And we are witnesses of these things, and [so is] the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."
For we are not able to refrain from speaking about [the things] that we have seen and heard."
Therefore I have experienced help from God until this day, [and] I stand here testifying to both small and great, saying nothing except what both the prophets and Moses have said were going to happen,
Power » Of Christ » The wicked will be destroyed by
"I have trodden [the] winepress alone, and there was no man from [the] peoples with me. And I trod them in my anger, and I trampled them in my wrath, and spattered their juice on my garments, and stained all my clothing,
But he shall judge [the] poor with righteousness, and he shall decide for [the] needy of [the] earth with rectitude. And he shall strike [the] earth with the rod of his mouth, and he shall kill [the] wicked person with the breath of his lips.
who will pay the penalty [of] eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his strength,
Power » Of Christ » Enabling others to work miracles
And the seventy-two returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!"
And summoning his twelve disciples, he gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could expel [them] and could heal every disease and every sickness.
And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will expel demons, they will speak in new tongues, they will pick up snakes. And if they drink any deadly [poison] it will never hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick and {they will get} well."
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » saul
When they went from there to Gibeah, a procession of prophets met him, and the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he prophesied among them.
Then the Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and {he became very angry}.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Enabled to speak the truth boldly by
But I, I am filled [with] power, with the Spirit of Yahweh, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his rebellion, and to Israel his sin.
And the statement pleased the whole group, and they chose Stephen (a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit), and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus (a convert from Antioch),
For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power and love and self-discipline. Therefore, do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor me his prisoner, but suffer along with [me] for the gospel, according to the power of God,
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » The creation
Now the earth was formless and empty, and darkness [was] over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God [was] hovering over the surface of the waters.
Power » There being no power other than God
So Pilate said to him, "Will you not speak to me? Do you not know that I have authority to release you, and I have authority to crucify you?" Jesus replied to him, "You would not have any authority over me unless it was given to you from above. For this [reason] the one who handed me over to you has greater sin."
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities, for [there] is no authority except by God, and those that exist are put in place by God. So then, the one who resists authority resists the ordinance [which is] from God, and those who resist will receive condemnation on themselves.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Giving spiritual life
And if the Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, the one who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also make alive your mortal bodies through his Spirit who lives in you.
And he said to me, "Son of man, these bones [are] all of the house of Israel; look! [they are] saying, 'Our bones are dried up, and our hope is destroyed; {we are cut off as far as we are concerned}.' Therefore prophesy, and you must say to them, 'Thus says the Lord Yahweh: "Look! I [am] opening your graves, and I will bring you up from your graves, my people, and I will bring you to the land of Israel! And you will know that I [am] Yahweh when I open your graves when I bring you up from your graves, my people! read more.
And I will put my breath into you so that you may live, and I will cause you to rest on your soil, and you will know that I, Yahweh, I have spoken, and I will act!" ' {declares} Yahweh."
Power » Of testimony » An everyday duty
Then those who revered Yahweh spoke {with one another}. And Yahweh listened attentively and heard, and a scroll of remembrance was written {before him} of those who revere Yahweh and ponder his name.
But they went out [and] spread the report about him in that whole region.
Power » Of God » Efficiency of ministers is through
I planted, Apollos watered, but God was causing [it] to grow. So then, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who is causing [it] to grow. Now the one who plants and the one who waters are one, but each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor.
of which I became a servant, according to the gift of God's grace given to me, according to the working of his power.
(for the one who was at work through Peter for [his] apostleship to the circumcision was at work also through me for the Gentiles),
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Samson
And the Spirit of Yahweh rushed on him, and he went down to Ashkelon. He killed thirty men from them, and he took their belongings, and he gave festal garments to the ones that explained the riddle. {He was angry}, and he went up to his father's house.
And the Spirit of Yahweh rushed upon him, and he tore the lion apart as one might tear apart a male kid goat ({he was bare-handed}). But he did not tell his father and mother what he had done.
Power » Of prayer » Dependent upon faith
And {whatever} you ask in my name, I will do this, in order that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Power » What is power
For the word of God [is] living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, both joints and marrow, and able to judge the reflections and thoughts of the heart.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Power » Of the word » A life-giving force
And I prophesied {just as} I had been commanded, and [there] was a sound at my prophesying, and look! A rattling, and they came together--[the] bones! Bone to its bone!
In this way the word of the Lord was growing in power and was prevailing.
Power » Of God » Works in and for saints
Now to the one who is able to do beyond all measure more than all that we ask or think, according to the power that is at work in us,
For indeed, he was crucified because of weakness, but he lives because of the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we will live together with him because of the power of God toward you.
and what [is] the surpassing greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his mighty strength
Power » Of the holy spirit » Is the power of God
But if I expel demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you!
Power » Christ's power » Demonstrated by his resurrection
who was declared Son of God in power according to {the Holy Spirit} by the resurrection from the dead of Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is the radiance of his glory and the representation of his essence, sustaining all [things] by the word of power. [When he] had made purification for sins through him, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
Power » Small things God uses » God's instrument case
But the foolish [things] of the world God chose in order that he might put to shame the wise, and the weak [things] of the world God chose in order that he might put to shame the strong, and the insignificant of the world, and the despised, God chose, the things that are not, in order that he might abolish the things that are, so that all flesh may not boast before God.
Power » Of Christ » Described as supreme
who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, with angels and authorities and powers having been subjected to him.
which he has worked in Christ, raising him from the dead and seating [him] at his right hand in the heavenly [places], above all rule and authority and power and lordship and every name named, not only in this age but also in the coming one,
Power » Of Christ » As the son of God, is the power of God
But he answered them, "My Father is working until now, and I am working." So on account of this the Jews were seeking even more to kill him, because he not only was breaking the Sabbath, but also was calling God his own Father, [thus] making himself equal with God. So Jesus answered and said to them, "Truly, truly I say to you, the Son can do nothing from himself except what he sees the Father doing. For whatever that one does, these [things] also the Son does likewise.
And I give them eternal life, and they will never perish {forever}, and no one will seize them out of my hand. My Father, who has given [them] to me, is greater than all, and no one can seize [them] from the Father's hand. The Father and I are one."
Power » Of Christ » Exemplified in creation
because all [things] in the heavens and on the earth were created by him, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers, all [things] were created through him and for him,
He was in the world, and the world came into being through him, and the world did not recognize him.
All [things] came into being through him, and apart from him not one [thing] came into being that has come into being.
Power » Of God » The heavenly host magnified
And I heard every creature that [is] in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and in the sea and everything in them saying, "To the one who is seated on the throne and to the Lamb [be] praise and honor and glory and power {forever and ever}."
"You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, because you have created all [things], and because of your will they existed and were created."
saying, "We give thanks to you, Lord God All-Powerful, the one who is and the one who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign.
Power » Of God » Should be acknowledged
To you, O Yahweh, [is] the greatness and the power and the splendor and the glory and the strength, for everything in the heavens and in the earth. Yours, O Yahweh, [is] the kingdom and exaltation over all as head!
[You who are] far away, hear what I have done; and [you who are] near, know my might!"
Power » Of God » Expressed by » The hand of God
look, the hand of Yahweh [is] about to be [present with] a very {severe} plague on your livestock that are in the field, on the horses, on the donkeys, on the camels, on the cattle, and on the sheep and goats.
Indeed, my hand founded [the] earth, and my right hand spread out [the] heavens; [when] I summon them, they stand in position together.
For now I could have stretched out my hand, and I could have struck you and your people with the plague, and you would have perished from the earth.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the creation
Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth, and [the] heavens [are] the work of your hands.
[He is] the maker of [the] earth by his power, [who] created the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding he stretched out heaven.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In making the gospel effectual
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
but to those [who are] called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ [is] the power of God and the wisdom of God.
For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Enables men to speak with authority
And with great power the apostles were giving testimony [to] the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on them all.
Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.
Power » Of Christ » His teaching
And it happened when Jesus finished these words the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he was teaching them like one who had authority, and not like their scribes.
Power » Of satan » Blinds the minds of unbelievers
But if indeed our gospel is veiled, it is veiled among those who are perishing, among whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that they would not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Power » Of God » Nothing too difficult for
Is anything too difficult for Yahweh? At the appointed time I will return to you {in the spring} and Sarah [shall have] a son."
Power » Of God » Magnified
Power » Of God » Is the source of all strength
And wealth and glory [are] from you, and you rule over all. And in your hand [is] power and might. And in your hand [is power] to make great and to give strength to all.
Awesome [are you], O God, from your sanctuary. The God of Israel, [it is] he who gives strength and might to the people. Blessed be God.
Power » Of God » Expressed by » The arm of God
Yahweh has bared {his holy arm} to the eyes of all the nations, and all [the] ends of [the] earth shall see the salvation of our God.
Power » Of God » Upheld by
You must not fear, for I [am] with you; you must not be afraid, for I [am] your God. I will strengthen you, indeed I will help you, indeed I will take hold of you with the right hand of my salvation.
For [the] arms of [the] wicked shall be broken, but Yahweh supports [the] righteous.
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Accompanies the baptism of the holy spirit
But you will receive power [when] the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest part of the earth."
And suddenly a sound like a violent rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Qualifies ministers
And behold, I am sending out what was promised by my Father upon you, but you stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high."
But you will receive power [when] the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest part of the earth." And [after he] had said these [things], [while] they were watching, he was taken up, and a cloud received him from their sight.
Power » Of Christ » Will be specially manifested at his second coming
For we did not make known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ [by] following ingeniously concocted myths, but [by] being eyewitnesses of that one's majesty.
Power » Of Christ » Overcoming satan
Therefore, since the children share in blood and flesh, he also in like manner shared in these [same things], in order that through death he could destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,
[When he] had disarmed the rulers and the authorities, he made a display of [them] in public, triumphing over them by it.
Power » Of Christ » Over all things
and he subjected all [things] under his feet and gave him [as] head over all [things] to the church,
Power » Of Christ » Strengthened by
But the Lord helped me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fulfilled and all the Gentiles might hear, and he rescued [me] from the lion's mouth.
I am able [to do] all [things] by the one who strengthens me.
Power » Of Christ » Salvation
Therefore also he is able to save completely those who draw near to God through him, [because he] always lives in order to intercede on their behalf.
Who [is] this, coming from Edom, from Bozrah [in] bright red garments? [Who is] this honored in his garment, lying down in his great strength? "[It is] I, speaking in justice, {mighty} to save!"
Power » Of God » Feared
And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul, but instead be afraid of the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Do you not revere me?" {declares} Yahweh, "Do you not tremble {before me}? For I have placed [the] sand [as] a boundary for the sea, {as an everlasting limit}, and it cannot pass over it, and they rise and fall loudly, but they cannot prevail, and its waves roar, but they cannot pass over it.
Power » Of God » Strengthened by
Finally, become strong in the Lord and in the might of his strength.
enabled with all power, according to his glorious might, for all steadfastness and patience with joy,
Power » Of God » Described as » Glorious
Yahweh, your right hand [is] glorious in power; Yahweh, your right hand destroyed [the] enemy.
{who made} his magnificent arm move {at} the right hand of Moses, {who divided} [the] waters {before them}, to make an everlasting name for himself,
Power » Of God » Described as » Effectual
Indeed, from [this] day I [am] the one, and no one can deliver from my hand. I perform, and who can {cancel it}?"
of which I became a servant, according to the gift of God's grace given to me, according to the working of his power.
Power » Of God » Described as » Incomprehensible
He has made everything suitable in its time. He also has put {the past} in their hearts, yet no one can grasp what God does from the beginning to the end.
Look, these [are] the outer fringes of his ways, and {how faint is the word} [that] we hear of him! But who can understand the thunder of his power?"
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the resurrection of Christ
having been buried with him in baptism, in which also you were raised together with [him] through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.
For indeed, he was crucified because of weakness, but he lives because of the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we will live together with him because of the power of God toward you.
Power » What is in power
Power » Of Christ » Upholding all things
who is the radiance of his glory and the representation of his essence, sustaining all [things] by the word of power. [When he] had made purification for sins through him, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
and he himself is before all [things], and in him all [things] are held together,
Power » Of God » Is a ground of trust
Trust in Yahweh forever, for in Yah, Yahweh [you have] an everlasting rock.
Power » Of God » Pleaded in prayer
And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Let the groaning of the prisoner come before you. According to the greatness of your {power}, spare [the] children [appointed to] death.
Power » Of God » Described as » Irresistable
And all the dwellers of the earth are regarded as nothing, and he does {according to} his desire in the host of heaven and [among] the dwellers of earth, and there is not [one] who can hold back his hand, or {ask him}, 'What are you doing?'
See, now, that I, [even] I [am] he, and there is not a god besides me; I put to death and I give life; I wound and I heal; there is not [one] who delivers from my hand!
Power » Of God » Described as » Everlasting
Trust in Yahweh forever, for in Yah, Yahweh [you have] an everlasting rock.
For from the creation of the world, his invisible [attributes], both his eternal power and deity, are discerned clearly, being understood in the things created, so that they are without excuse.
Power » Of God » Described as » Mighty
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Making the gospel effective
because our gospel did not come to you with word only, but also with power and with the Holy Spirit and with much certainty, just as you know what sort of [people] we became among you for your sake.
and my speech and my preaching [were] not with the persuasiveness of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit and power,
Power » Examples of » Elijah
He stretched himself out on the child three times and called to Yahweh and said, "O Yahweh my God, please let the life of this child return within him." Yahweh listened to the voice of Elijah, and the life of the child returned within him, and he lived.
Power » Examples of » jacob
Then he said, "Let me go, for dawn is breaking." But he answered, "I will not let you go unless you bless me." Then he said to him, "What [is] your name?" And he said, "Jacob." And he said, "Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed."
Power » Of Christ » Performing miracles
And the men were astonished, saying, "What sort of [man] is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?"
And it happened that on one of the days as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting [there] who {had come} from every village of Galilee and Judea and [from] Jerusalem, and the power of the Lord was [there] in order [for] him to heal.
Power » Of God » Supported in affliction by
in the word of truth, in the power of God, with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and left hand,
Therefore, do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor me his prisoner, but suffer along with [me] for the gospel, according to the power of God,
Power » Of God » Delivered by
{If it is so}, our God, whom we serve, is able to rescue us from the furnace of blazing fire. And from your hand, O king, let him rescue us.
They are your servants and your people whom you have redeemed by your great power and by your strong hand.
Power » Of God » Expressed by » The voice of God
The voice of Yahweh breaks [the] cedars. Yahweh shatters even the cedars of Lebanon.
to the one who rides in the highest heavens of old. See, he gives forth his voice, a mighty voice.
The voice of Yahweh [is] over the waters; the God of glory thunders. Yahweh [is] over many waters.
Power » Of God » Described as » Great
Yahweh is slow to anger but great [in] power; he will certainly not allow [the guilty] to go unpunished. {He marches} in storm wind and in gale; storm clouds [are the] dust of his feet.
Let the groaning of the prisoner come before you. According to the greatness of your {power}, spare [the] children [appointed to] death.
Power » Of God » Described as » Strong
With a strong hand and an outstretched arm, for his loyal love [endures] forever.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the destruction of the wicked
And [what] if God, wanting to demonstrate his wrath and to make known his power, endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction?
But for the sake of this I have caused you to stand--for the sake of showing you my strength and in order to proclaim my name in all the earth.
Power » Of Christ » Rising from the dead
Jesus answered and said to them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up!"
No one takes it from me, but I lay it down {voluntarily}. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take possession of it again. This commandment I received from my Father."
Power » Of Christ » Forgiving sins
This one God has exalted to his right hand [as] Leader and Savior to grant repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.
But in order that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins," then he said to the paralytic, "Get up, pick up your stretcher and go to your home."
Power » Of God » Expressed by » The finger of God
When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, [the] moon and [the] stars which you set in place--
And the magicians said to Pharaoh, "It is the finger of God." But the heart of Pharaoh was hard, and he did not listen to them, as Yahweh had spoken.
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David
So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. Then the Spirit of Yahweh rushed upon David from that day {on}. Then Samuel got up and went to Ramah.
Power » Small things God uses » Five smooth stones
Then he took his staff in his hand, picked out for himself five smooth stones from the wadi, and he put them in his shepherd's bag, in the pouch. And with his sling in his hand, he approached the Philistine.
Power » Small things God uses » Small things
For whoever has despised the day of small [things] will rejoice and will see the {plumb line} in the hand of Zerubbabel." These seven [are] the eyes of Yahweh which [are] ranging {throughout the whole earth}.
Power » Realized power, » Ability to keep spiritual treasures
for which reason also I suffer these [things]. But [I am] not ashamed, because I know in whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard [what] I have entrusted until that day.
Power » Of the word » A defensive weapon
and receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,
Power » Of the word » A crushing hammer
"[Is] not my word like fire?" {declares} Yahweh, "and like a blacksmith's hammer [that] breaks a rock into pieces?
Power » Of Christ » Giving spiritual life
For just as the Father raises the dead and makes [them] alive, thus also the Son makes alive whomever he wishes.
"Truly, truly I say to you, that an hour is coming--and now is [here]--when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and the ones who hear will live. For just as the Father has life in himself, thus also he has granted to the Son to have life in himself.
Power » Of Christ » Preserved by
for which reason also I suffer these [things]. But [I am] not ashamed, because I know in whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard [what] I have entrusted until that day.
The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will save [me] for his heavenly kingdom, to whom [be] the glory {forever and ever}. Amen.
Power » Of satan » Contends with the saints
because our struggle is not against blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual [forces] of wickedness in the heavenly [places].
Power » God being your power
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » The seventy elders
Then Yahweh went down in the cloud and spoke to him, and he took away the spirit that [was] on him, and he {put it} on the seventy elders. And as soon as the spirit was resting on them they prophesied, but they did not do it again.
Power » Small things God uses » A handful of meal and a little oil
She said, "{As Yahweh your God lives}, surely I do not have a cake, {but only a handful of flour} in the jar and a little olive oil in the jug. Here I [am] gathering a few pieces of wood, and I will go and prepare it for me and my son, that we might eat it and die."
Power » Small things God uses » A cloud the size of a man's hand
It happened that at the seventh time, he said, "Look, there is a small cloud, as [the] hand of a man, coming up from the sea." Then [Elijah] said, "Go up, say to Ahab, 'Harness [your horses] and go down, lest the rain stop you.'"
Power » Small things God uses » The mustard seed
{It} is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it is grown it is larger than the garden herbs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the sky come and nest in its branches."
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Discovering the tribute money
But so that we do not give offense to them, go out to the sea, cast [a line with] a hook, and take the first fish that comes up. And [when you] open its mouth, you will find a four-drachma coin. Take that [and] give [it] to them for me and you."
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » In multiplying the loaves
And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full.
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Blighting Fig Tree
And seeing a single fig tree by the road, he went to it and found nothing on it except leaves only. And he said to it, "May there be no more fruit from you {forever}, and the fig tree withered at once.
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Walking on the sea
And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea.
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Mightier than physical forces
And he answered and said to me, "This [is] the word of Yahweh to Zerubbabel, saying, 'Not by strength and not by power, but [only] by my Spirit,' says Yahweh of hosts.
Power » Christ's power » Infinite
And Jesus approached [and] spoke to them, saying, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Power » Of the word » A devouring flame
{Therefore} thus says Yahweh, the God of hosts, "Because you have spoken this word, look, I [am] making my words in your mouth like a fire, and this people wood, and it will devour them.
Power » Of prayer » To be most effective, should be accompanied by praise
Now about midnight, Paul and Silas were praying [and] singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened and all the bonds were unfastened.
Power » Of prayer » Increased by self-denial
Power » Of God » Described as » Unsearchable
[He is the one] who does great things {beyond understanding} and marvelous things {beyond number}.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In establishing and governing all things
[He] rules by his might forever; his eyes keep watch on the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » balaam
Balaam lift up his eyes, and he saw Israel dwelling according to its tribes, and the spirit of God was upon it.
Power » Small things God uses » A jaw-bone
And he found a fresh jawbone of a donkey; he reached down and took it and killed one thousand men with it.
Power » Unrealized power » To still the tempest
And the men were astonished, saying, "What sort of [man] is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?"
Power » Realized power, » Ability to save to the uttermost
Therefore also he is able to save completely those who draw near to God through him, [because he] always lives in order to intercede on their behalf.
Power » Realized power, » Ability to control demons
And they began imploring him that he would not order them to depart into the abyss. Now there was a large herd of pigs feeding there on the hill, and they implored him that he would permit them to enter into those [pigs]. And he permitted them.
Power » Of the word » A probing instrument
For the word of God [is] living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, both joints and marrow, and able to judge the reflections and thoughts of the heart.
Power » Power belonging to God
Once God has spoken; twice I have heard this: that strength [belongs] to God.
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Othniel
And the spirit of Yahweh came upon him, and he judged Israel. He went out to war, and Yahweh gave Cushan-Rishathaim king of Aram into his hand, and {he prevailed over} Cushan-Rishathaim.
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » gideon
So the Spirit of Yahweh {took possession of} Gideon, and he blew on the trumpet, and [the] Abiezrites were called to follow him.
Power » Realized power, » Ability to hold fast to the believer
nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Power » Realized power, » Ability to heal lepers
And behold, a leper approached [and] worshiped him, saying, "Lord, if you are willing, you are able to make me clean."
Power » Christ's power » Pardoning
But in order that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins," then he said to the paralytic, "Get up, pick up your stretcher and go to your home."
Power » Christ's power » Saving
Who [is] this, coming from Edom, from Bozrah [in] bright red garments? [Who is] this honored in his garment, lying down in his great strength? "[It is] I, speaking in justice, {mighty} to save!"
Power » Of testimony » Recounts God's blessings
I will mention the loyal love of Yahweh, the praises of Yahweh, according to all that Yahweh has done for us, and [the] greatness of goodness to the house of Israel that he has done to them according to his mercy and the abundance of his loyal love.
Power » Of the word » A saving power
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Power » Of Christ » Raising the dead
"Do not be astonished [at] this, because an hour is coming in which all those in the tombs will hear his voice and they will come out--those who have done good [things] to a resurrection of life, but those who have practiced evil [things] to a resurrection of judgment.
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Cornelius and his company
[While] Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who were listening to the message.
Power » Small things God uses » Arod
And Yahweh said to him, "What [is] this in your hand?" And he said, "A staff."
Power » Unrealized power » To control the forces of nature
And Peter remembered [and] said to him, "Rabbi, look! The fig tree that you cursed has withered!"
Power » Unrealized power » To come down from the cross
In the same way also the chief priests, along with the scribes, were mocking [him] to one another, saying, "He saved others; he is not able to save himself!
Power » Unrealized power » To raise the dead
But some of them said, "Was not this man who opened the eyes of the blind able to do [something] so that this man also would not have died?"
Power » Unrealized power » To conquer death
So the other disciples said to him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and put my finger into the mark of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will never believe!"
Power » Realized power, » Ability to raise the dead
Power » Christ's power » Over his own life
No one takes it from me, but I lay it down {voluntarily}. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take possession of it again. This commandment I received from my Father."
Power » Christ's power » Wonder-working
Jesus of Nazareth--how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with him.
Power » Examples of » The dying thief
And he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom!"
Power » Of prayer » Manifest in the life of elijah
Power » Of satan » Sinners under the dominion of
to open their eyes [so that they] may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, [so that] they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
Power » When you will receive power
So [when] they had come together, they began asking him, saying, "Lord, [is it] at this time you are restoring the kingdom to Israel?" But he said to them, "It is not for you to know [the] times or seasons that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power [when] the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest part of the earth."
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » The samaritan Christians
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Stilling the tempest
And he woke up [and] rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Be quiet! Be silent!" And the wind abated and there was a great calm.
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem {whose name was} Simeon, and this man [was] righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Power » God's Ability » To keep from falling
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Gives men courage to rebuke sin
But I, I am filled [with] power, with the Spirit of Yahweh, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his rebellion, and to Israel his sin.
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Jesus the supreme example of
And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news about him went out throughout all the surrounding region.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Overcoming all difficulties
And he answered and said to me, "This [is] the word of Yahweh to Zerubbabel, saying, 'Not by strength and not by power, but [only] by my Spirit,' says Yahweh of hosts. 'Who [are] you O great mountain? {Before} Zerubbabel [you will become] level ground, and he will bring out the top stone amid the shouts of "Grace, grace to it!" '"
Power » Unrealized power » To cast out demons
And often it has thrown him both into fire and into water, in order that it could destroy him. But if you are able [to do] anything, have compassion on us [and] help us!"
Power » Unrealized power » To heal the sick
And he got up and immediately picked up his stretcher [and] went out in front of [them] all, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We have never seen [anything] like this!"
Power » Christ's power » Life-giving
just as you have given him authority over all flesh, in order that he would give eternal life to them--everyone whom you have given him.
Power » Christ's power » Over nature
And he said to them, "Where [is] your faith?" But they were afraid [and] were astonished, saying to one another, "Who then is this, that he commands even the winds and the water and they obey him?"
Power » Examples of » Early disciples
And [when] they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness.
Power » Of Christ » Will subdue all power
then the end, when he hands over the kingdom to the God and Father, when he has abolished all rule and all authority and power.
Power » Of prayer » Unlimited to those who abide in Christ
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you.
Power » Of Christ » Overcoming the world
I have said these [things] to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have affliction, but have courage! I have conquered the world."
Power » Of God » Saints long for exhibitions of
O God, you [are] my God; I will seek you diligently. My soul thirsts for you; my flesh longs for you [as] in a dry and weary land without water. Thus I have seen you in the sanctuary, beholding your strength and glory.
Power » Of God » Have confidence in
But Yahweh [is] with me like a powerful warrior. {Therefore} my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. They will be very ashamed, for they will not achieve success. [Their] {everlasting insult} will not be forgotten.
Power » Of God » Expressed by » The thunder of his power
Look, these [are] the outer fringes of his ways, and {how faint is the word} [that] we hear of him! But who can understand the thunder of his power?"
Power » Of God » Exalted by
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Believers at pentecost
Power » Small things God uses » Five barley loaves
"Here is a boy who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so many [people]?"
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Turning water into wine
Jesus said to them, "Fill the water jars with water." And they filled them to the brim.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Christ worked his miracles by
But if I expel demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you!
Power » Of the holy spirit » God's word the instrument of
and receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,
Power » Of the holy spirit » Promised by the father
And behold, I am sending out what was promised by my Father upon you, but you stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high."
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Raising Christ from the dead
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, in order that he could bring you to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit,
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Performing miracles
by the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit, so that from Jerusalem and [traveling] around as far as Illyricum I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Strengthened by
that he may grant you according to the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Upheld by
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Abound in hope by
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Power » Unrealized power » To provide for the multitude
And his disciples answered him, "Where is anyone able to feed these [people] with bread here in the desert?"
Power » Unrealized power » To forgive sins
"Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who is able to forgive sins except God alone?"
Power » Realized power, » Ability to give absent healing
For this reason neither did I consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word and my slave must be healed.
Power » Of testimony » Inspired by the "spirit"
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit gave them [ability] to speak out.
Power » Of Christ » Bodies of, will be changed by
who will transform our humble body [to be] conformed to his glorious body, in accordance with the power that enables him even to subject all [things] to himself.
Power » Of Christ » Saints made willing by
Your people {will volunteer} in the day of your power. In holy splendor, from [the] womb of [the] dawn, you will have the dew of your youth.
Power » Of Christ » Helped by
For in that which he himself suffered [when he] was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
Power » Of Christ » Is able to subdue all things
who will transform our humble body [to be] conformed to his glorious body, in accordance with the power that enables him even to subject all [things] to himself.
Power » Of Christ » Ministers should make known
For we did not make known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ [by] following ingeniously concocted myths, but [by] being eyewitnesses of that one's majesty.
Power » Of Christ » As man, is from the father
Jesus of Nazareth--how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with him.
Power » Of Christ » Giving eternal life
just as you have given him authority over all flesh, in order that he would give eternal life to them--everyone whom you have given him.
Power » Of Christ » Rests upon saints
And he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, because the power is perfected in weakness." Therefore rather I will boast most gladly in my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may reside in me.
Power » Of Christ » Over all flesh
just as you have given him authority over all flesh, in order that he would give eternal life to them--everyone whom you have given him.
Power » Of Christ » Everlasting
the [one who] alone possesses immortality, who lives [in] unapproachable light, whom no human being has seen nor is able to see, to whom [be] honor and eternal power. Amen.
Power » Of Christ » Unlimited
And Jesus approached [and] spoke to them, saying, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Power » Of satan » Permitted to afflict the righteous
So Yahweh said to Satan, "Look, {all that belongs to him} is in your {power}. Only do not stretch out your hand {against} him." So Satan went out from Yahweh's {presence}.
Power » Of satan » Claims authority over the world
And the devil said to him, "I will give you all this domain and their glory, because it has been handed over to me, and I can give it to whomever I want.
Power » Of God » One of his attributes
Once God has spoken; twice I have heard this: that strength [belongs] to God.
Power » Of God » Exerted in behalf of saints
Power » Of God » Can save by many or by few
So Jonathan said to {his armor bearer}, "Come, let us go over to the garrisons of these uncircumcised; perhaps Yahweh will act for us, for there is no hindrance for Yahweh to save by many or by few."
Power » Of God » All things possible to
But Jesus looked at [them] [and] said to them, "With human beings this is impossible, but with God all [things] [are] possible."
Power » Of God » Wicked people » Have against them
For I was ashamed to ask the king for troops and horses to protect us from enemies on the way because we said to the king, "the hand of our God is favorable to all who seek him, but his strength and anger are against all who forsake them."
Power » Of God » Wicked people » Do not know
But Jesus answered [and] said to them, "You are mistaken, [because] you do not know the scriptures or the power of God!
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the resurrection of saints
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the miracles of Christ
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In delivering his people
Yet he saved them for the sake of his name, to make known his might.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Christ commenced his ministry in
And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news about him went out throughout all the surrounding region.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » The conception of Christ
And the angel answered [and] said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the one to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Helped in prayer by
And likewise also, the Spirit helps [us] in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as one ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes [for us] [with] unexpressed groanings.
Power » Of Christ » Present in the assembly of saints
In the name of our Lord Jesus, [when] you are assembled, and my spirit, together with the power of our Lord Jesus,
Power » Of Christ » Destroying the works of satan
The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. For this [reason] the Son of God was revealed: in order to destroy the works of the devil.
Power » Of Christ » Glorious
who will pay the penalty [of] eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his strength,
Power » Of God » The faith that saints rely on
in order that your faith would not be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
Power » Of God » Receive increase of grace by
And God is able to cause all grace to abound to you, so that in everything at all times, [because you] have enough of everything, you may overflow in every good work.
Power » Of God » Kept by, unto salvation
who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time,
Power » Of God » Wicked people » Will be destroyed by
But I will show you whom you should fear: fear the one who has authority, after the killing, to throw [you] into hell! Yes, I tell you, fear this one!
Power » Of God » Described as » Sovereign
Or does the potter not have authority over the clay, to make from the same lump a vessel that [is] for {honorable use} and [one] that [is] for {ordinary use}?
Power » Of the holy spirit » Promised by Christ
But you will receive power [when] the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest part of the earth."
Satan's » Power » Princehood
I will no longer speak much with you, for the ruler of the world is coming, and he has {no power} {over} me.
in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, the spirit now working in the sons of disobedience,
Now is the judgment of this world! Now the ruler of this world will be thrown out!
among whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that they would not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Satan's » Power » Inspires lying wonders
Therefore, since the children share in blood and flesh, he also in like manner shared in these [same things], in order that through death he could destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,
whose coming is in accordance with the working of Satan, with all power and signs and lying wonders,
Satan's » Power » Blinds the minds of unbelievers
But if indeed our gospel is veiled, it is veiled among those who are perishing, among whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that they would not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Satan's » Power » Contends with the saints
because our struggle is not against blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual [forces] of wickedness in the heavenly [places].
Satan's » Power » Sinners under the dominion of
to open their eyes [so that they] may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, [so that] they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
Satan's » Power » Permitted to afflict the righteous
So Yahweh said to Satan, "Look, {all that belongs to him} is in your {power}. Only do not stretch out your hand {against} him." So Satan went out from Yahweh's {presence}.
Satan's » Power » Claims authority over the world
And the devil said to him, "I will give you all this domain and their glory, because it has been handed over to me, and I can give it to whomever I want.
Spiritual » Power » Fills life with healing influences
because our gospel did not come to you with word only, but also with power and with the Holy Spirit and with much certainty, just as you know what sort of [people] we became among you for your sake.
For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power and love and self-discipline.
that he may grant you according to the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,
And God was performing {extraordinary} miracles by the hands of Paul, so that even handkerchiefs or work aprons {that had touched his skin} were carried away to those who were sick, and [their] diseases left them and the evil spirits came out [of them].
and my speech and my preaching [were] not with the persuasiveness of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit and power,
Spiritual » Power » Source of spiritual power
But you will receive power [when] the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest part of the earth."
But those who wait for Yahweh shall renew [their] strength. They shall go up [with] wings like eagles; they shall run and not grow weary; they shall walk and not be faint.
Spiritual » Power » Enables men to speak with authority
And with great power the apostles were giving testimony [to] the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was on them all.
Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.
Spiritual » Power » Accompanies the baptism of the holy spirit
But you will receive power [when] the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest part of the earth."
And suddenly a sound like a violent rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.
Spiritual » Power » Mightier than physical forces
And he answered and said to me, "This [is] the word of Yahweh to Zerubbabel, saying, 'Not by strength and not by power, but [only] by my Spirit,' says Yahweh of hosts.
Spiritual » Power » Gives men courage to rebuke sin
But I, I am filled [with] power, with the Spirit of Yahweh, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his rebellion, and to Israel his sin.
Spiritual » Power » Jesus the supreme example of
And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news about him went out throughout all the surrounding region.
the things that are Transient » Power » Knowledge
Love never ends. But if [there are] prophecies, they will pass away. If [there are] tongues, they will cease. If [there is] knowledge, it will pass away.
the things that are Transient » Power » Material things
Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth, and [the] heavens [are] the work of your hands. They will perish, but you will endure. And like a garment they will all wear out, you will replace them like clothing, and they will be set aside.
the things that are Transient » Power
I have seen [the] wicked acting violently and spreading himself out like a luxuriant native tree. Then he passed on and behold, he was not. And I sought him, but he could not be found.
the things that are Transient » Power » Pleasure
And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many possessions stored up for many years. Relax, eat, drink, celebrate!" ' But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your life is demanded from you, and [the things] which you have prepared--whose will they be?'
the things that are Transient » Power » Glory
For "all flesh [is] like grass, and all its glory like the flower of the grass. The grass withers and the flower falls off,
the things that are Transient » Power » Life
As for the days of our years, within them [are] seventy years or if by strength eighty years, and their pride [is] trouble and disaster, for it passes quickly and we fly [away].
Topics on Power
Ability, God's Power
Exodus 15:6Yahweh, your right hand [is] glorious in power; Yahweh, your right hand destroyed [the] enemy.
Apostles, Given Miraculous Power
Matthew 10:1And summoning his twelve disciples, he gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could expel [them] and could heal every disease and every sickness.
Apostles, Miraculous Power
Matthew 10:1And summoning his twelve disciples, he gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could expel [them] and could heal every disease and every sickness.
Deception, Satan's Power
John 8:44You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father! That one was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand firm in the truth, because truth is not in him. Whenever he speaks the lie, he speaks from his own [nature], because he is a liar and the father {of lies}.
Denying God And His Power
2 Timothy 3:5maintaining a form of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid these [people].
Divine Power Over Nature
Matthew 14:20And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full.
Drawbacks To Man's Power
Jeremiah 9:23Thus says Yahweh, "[The] wise man must not boast in his wisdom, and the warrior must not boast in his might, [the] wealthy man must not boast in his wealth.
God Showed His Power
Jeremiah 27:5"I have made the earth with humankind and animals that [are] on the face of the earth by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and I give it to whomever is right in my eyes.
God, Power Of
Mark 10:27Jesus looked at them [and] said, "With human beings [it is] impossible, but not with God. For all [things] [are] possible with God."
Miracles Showing God's Power
Psalm 77:14You [are] the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples.
Power Of Christ, Described
Ephesians 1:20-21which he has worked in Christ, raising him from the dead and seating [him] at his right hand in the heavenly [places],
Power Of Christ, Shown
John 1:3All [things] came into being through him, and apart from him not one [thing] came into being that has come into being.
Power Of God, Described
Psalm 79:11Let the groaning of the prisoner come before you. According to the greatness of your {power}, spare [the] children [appointed to] death.
Power Of God, Expressed
Psalm 29:3The voice of Yahweh [is] over the waters; the God of glory thunders. Yahweh [is] over many waters.
Power Of God, Shown
Psalm 102:25Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth, and [the] heavens [are] the work of your hands.
Power Of Holy Spirit, Shown In
Genesis 1:2Now the earth was formless and empty, and darkness [was] over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God [was] hovering over the surface of the waters.
Power Of The Holy Spirit
Acts 1:8But you will receive power [when] the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest part of the earth."
Power Over Snakes
Luke 10:19Behold, I have given you the authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will ever harm you.
Power Through God
Acts 3:12And [when he] saw [it], Peter replied to the people, "Men [and] Israelites, why are you astonished at this? Or why are you staring at us, as [if] by our own power or godliness we have made him walk?
Power Through The Spirit
Zechariah 4:6And he answered and said to me, "This [is] the word of Yahweh to Zerubbabel, saying, 'Not by strength and not by power, but [only] by my Spirit,' says Yahweh of hosts.
Power, God's Saving
Psalm 20:6Now I know that Yahweh will help his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven with the victorious power of his right hand.
Power, Human
Deuteronomy 8:17-18And you may think in your heart, 'My strength and the might of my hand {acquired this wealth for} me.'
Power, Of God
Job 36:22"Look, God is exalted in his power; who [is] a teacher like him?
Powers Of Speech
Proverbs 18:21Death and life [are] in the {power} of the tongue, and those who love her will eat of her fruit.
Principalities And Powers
Colossians 1:16because all [things] in the heavens and on the earth were created by him, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers, all [things] were created through him and for him,
Querying God's Power
Psalm 78:42And they did not remember his {power} {when} he redeemed them from the enemy,
Satan, Power Of
Job 1:12So Yahweh said to Satan, "Look, {all that belongs to him} is in your {power}. Only do not stretch out your hand {against} him." So Satan went out from Yahweh's {presence}.
Speech, Power And Significance Of
Proverbs 18:21Death and life [are] in the {power} of the tongue, and those who love her will eat of her fruit.
The power of Christ
Philippians 3:10so that I may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death,
The Power Of God
Luke 1:35And the angel answered [and] said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the one to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.
The Power Of Other Creatures
Daniel 8:4I saw the ram charging westward and northward and southward, and {none of the beasts stood before it}, and there was no rescuing from {its power}, and it did {what it wanted} and it became strong.
The Power Of The Gospel
Romans 1:16For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
The Power Of Words
Proverbs 18:21Death and life [are] in the {power} of the tongue, and those who love her will eat of her fruit.
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