11 Bible Verses about Seeking Things Above

If, then, you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where the Christ sits at the right hand of God; mind the things that are above, not the things that are on the earth:

But seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you in addition.

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, or any praise, think of these things.

looking for the blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,

looking to Jesus the author and finisher of the faith, who, for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.

esteeming the reproach on account of the Christ as greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he earnestly looked to the reward.

But our citizenship is in heaven, whence also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who, according to his abundant mercy, has, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, regenerated us for a living hope in respect to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for us,

Wherefore, be not ignorant, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly things in Christ,

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so also should we believe that God will, through Jesus, bring with him those who sleep.