171 Bible Verses about Things

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1 Corinthians 2:10-14

For us, however, God has drawn aside the veil through the teaching of the Spirit; for the Spirit searches everything, including the depths of the divine nature. For, among human beings, who knows a man's inner thoughts except the man's own spirit within him? In the same way, also, only God's Spirit is acquainted with God's inner thoughts. But we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which comes forth from God, that we may know the blessings that have been so freely given to us by God.read more.
Of these we speak--not in language which man's wisdom teaches us, but in that which the Spirit teaches--adapting, as we do, spiritual words to spiritual truths. The unspiritual man rejects the things of the Spirit of God, and cannot attain to the knowledge of them, because they are spiritually judged.

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Mark 5:19

But He would not allow it. "Go home to your family," He said, "and report to them all that the Lord has done for you, and the mercy He has shown you."

Mark 3:8

and from Judaea and Jerusalem and Idumaea and from beyond the Jordan and from the district of Tyre and Sidon there came to Him a vast crowd, hearing of all that He was doing.

More verses: Psalm 126:2

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A Tenth Of Things

Revelation 11:13

And just as that time there was a great earthquake, and a tenth part of the city was overthrown. 7,000 people were killed in the earthquake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of Heaven.

Abandoning Things

Mark 10:50

The man flung away his outer garment, sprang to his feet, and came to Jesus.

Abolish, Evil Things

Colossians 2:20

If you have died with Christ and have escaped from the world's rudimentary notions, why, as though your life still belonged to the world, do you submit to such precepts as

Abolish, Temporary Things

2 Corinthians 3:13

who used to throw a veil over his face to hide from the gaze of the children of Israel the passing away of what was but transitory.

Abounding, Good Things

Romans 5:15

But God's free gift immeasurably outweighs the transgression. For if through the transgression of the one individual the mass of mankind have died, infinitely greater is the generosity with which God's grace, and the gift given in His grace which found expression in the one man Jesus Christ, have been bestowed on the mass of mankind.

Back Of Things

Mark 4:38

But He Himself was in the stern asleep, with His head on the cushion: so they woke Him. "Rabbi," they cried, "is it nothing to you that we are drowning?"

Big Things

Matthew 13:32

It is the smallest of all seeds, and yet when full-grown it is larger than any herb and forms a tree, so that the birds come and build in its branches."

Broken Things

Acts 27:41

But coming to a place where two seas met, they stranded the ship, and her bow sticking fast remained immovable, while the stern began to go to pieces under the heavy hammering of the sea.

Camps, Unclean Things

Hebrews 13:11-13

For the bodies of those animals of which the blood is carried by the High Priest into the Holy place as an offering for sin, are burned outside the camp.

Choosing Things

2 Corinthians 8:3

For I can testify that to the utmost of their power, and even beyond their power, they have of their own free will given help.

Christ Concealing Things

Mark 1:34

Then He cured numbers of people who were ill with various diseases, and He drove out many demons; not allowing the demons to speak, because they knew who He was.

Christ Knowing All Things

John 16:30

Now we know that you have all knowledge, and do not need to be pressed with questions. Through this we believe that you came from God."

Cursing Things

Mark 11:21

and Peter, recollecting, said to Him, "Look, Rabbi, the fig-tree which you cursed is withered up."

Different Things

John 21:25

But there are also many other things which Jesus did--so vast a number indeed that if they were all described in detail, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would have to be written.

Discerning God's Things

1 Corinthians 12:10

to another the exercise of miraculous powers; to another the gift of prophecy; to another the power of discriminating between prophetic utterances; to another varieties of the gift of 'tongues;' to another the interpretation of tongues.

Eight Things

Revelation 17:11

And the Wild Beast which once existed but does not now exist--he is an eighth king and yet is one of the seven and he goes his way into perdition.

Enjoyment, Material Things

Romans 15:24

I hope, as soon as ever I extend my travels into Spain, to see you on my way and be helped forward by you on my journey, when I have first enjoyed being with you for a time.

Five Things

Luke 19:19

"So he said to this one also, "'And you, be the governor of five towns.'

Foreign Things

Acts 26:11

In all the synagogues also I punished them many a time, and tried to make them blaspheme; and in my wild fury I chased them even to foreign towns.

Forgetting Things

Hebrews 12:5

and you have quite forgotten the encouraging words which are addressed to you as sons, and which say, "My son, do not think lightly of the Lord's discipline, and do not faint when He corrects you;

Forsaking God's Things

Mark 7:8

"You neglect God's Commandment: you hold fast to men's traditions."

God Hating Things

Revelation 2:6

Yet this you have in your favor: you hate the doings of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

Great Things

Matthew 22:36

"Teacher, which is the greatest Commandment in the Law?"

Half Of Things

Luke 10:42

and yet only one thing is really necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion and she shall not be deprived of it."

Joining Things

Matthew 13:30

Leave both to grow together until the harvest, and at harvest-time I will direct the reapers, Collect the darnel first, and make it up into bundles to burn it, but bring all the wheat into my barn.'"

Likening Things

Matthew 18:23

"For this reason the Kingdom of the Heavens may be compared to a king who determined to have a settlement of accounts with his servants.

Long Things

Matthew 23:5

And everything they do they do with a view to being observed by men; for they widen their phylacteries and make the tassels large,

Moist Things

Luke 8:6

Another part drops upon the rock, and after growing up it withers away for want of moisture.

Narrow Things

Matthew 7:13

"Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad the road which leads to ruin, and many there are who enter by it;

Neglecting God's Things

Matthew 23:23

"Alas for you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, for you pay the tithe on mint, dill, and cumin, while you have neglected the weightier requirements of the Law--just judgement, mercy, and faithful dealing. These things you ought to have done, and yet you ought not to have left the others undone.

Not Like Things

Luke 5:36

He also spoke in figurative language to them. "No one," He said, "tears a piece from a new garment to mend an old one. Otherwise he would not only spoil the new, but the patch from the new would not match the old.

Not Seeing Spiritual Things

Acts 9:7

Meanwhile the men who travelled with Saul were standing dumb with amazement, hearing a sound, but seeing no one.

Old Things

Matthew 9:16

No one ever mends an old cloak with a patch of newly woven cloth. Otherwise, the patch put on would tear away some of the old, and a worse hole would be made.

People Drying Things Up

Luke 7:38

and, standing behind close to His feet, weeping, began to wet His feet with her tears; and with her hair she wiped the tears away again, while she lovingly kissed His feet and poured the perfume over them.

People Naming Things

Matthew 27:8

for which reason that piece of ground received the name, which it still bears, of 'the Field of Blood.'

Pulling Things

John 21:8

But the rest of the disciples came in the small boat (for they were not far from land--only about a hundred yards off)

Putting Things Down

Revelation 12:4

His tail was drawing after it a third part of the stars of Heaven, and it dashed them to the ground. And in front of the woman who was about to become a mother, the Dragon was standing in order to devour the child as soon as it was born.

Recognising Things

Luke 6:44

Every tree is known by its own fruit. It is not from thorns that men gather figs, nor from the bramble that they can get a bunch of grapes.

Restoring Things

Matthew 5:13

"*You* are the salt of the earth; but if salt has become tasteless, in what way can it regain its saltness? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown away and trodden on by the passers by.

Reversion Of Things

Matthew 10:13

and if the house deserves it, the peace you invoke shall come upon it. If not, your peace shall return to you.

Salvation By Other Things

Acts 15:1

But certain persons who had come down from Judaea tried to convince the brethren, saying, "Unless you are circumcised in accordance with the Mosaic custom, you cannot be saved."

Sealing Things

Matthew 27:66

So they went and made the sepulchre secure, sealing the stone besides setting the guard.

Secret Things

Luke 8:17

There is nothing hidden, which shall not be openly seen; nor anything secret, which shall not be known and come into the light of day.

Seeking Things Above

Colossians 3:1-2

If however you have risen with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, enthroned at God's right hand.

Seven Things

Matthew 15:34

"How many loaves have you?" Jesus asked. "Seven," they said, "and a few small fish."

Sharing Material Things

Luke 15:31

"'You my dear son,' said the father, 'are always with me, and all that is mine is also yours.

Small Things

Matthew 13:32

It is the smallest of all seeds, and yet when full-grown it is larger than any herb and forms a tree, so that the birds come and build in its branches."

Small Things God Uses

Matthew 13:32

It is the smallest of all seeds, and yet when full-grown it is larger than any herb and forms a tree, so that the birds come and build in its branches."

Taking God's Things

Matthew 13:12

For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he shall have abundance; but whoever has not, from him even what he has shall be taken away.

Things As Witnesses

Romans 2:15

since they exhibit proof that a knowledge of the conduct which the Law requires is engraven on their hearts, while their consciences also bear witness to the Law, and their thoughts, as if in mutual discussion, accuse them or perhaps maintain their innocence--

Things Falling

Hebrews 11:30

Through faith the walls of Jericho fell to the ground after being surrounded for seven days.

Things Going Before

Matthew 2:9

After hearing what the king said, they went to Bethlehem, while, strange to say, the star they had seen in the east led them on until it came and stood over the place where the babe was.

Things Going Up

Matthew 2:9

After hearing what the king said, they went to Bethlehem, while, strange to say, the star they had seen in the east led them on until it came and stood over the place where the babe was.

Things Improved

Acts 24:2

So Paul was sent for, and Tertullus began to impeach him as follows: "Indebted as we are," he said, "to you, most noble Felix, for the perfect peace which we enjoy, and for reforms which your wisdom has introduced to this nation,

Things Lifted Up

Acts 10:16

This was said three times, and immediately the sail was drawn up out of sight.

Things Like

Galatians 5:21

hard drinking, riotous feasting, and the like. And as to these I forewarn you, as I have already forewarned you, that those who are guilty of such things will have no share in the Kingdom of God.

Things Like Bronze

Revelation 1:15

His feet were like silver-bronze, when it is white-hot in a furnace; and His voice resembled the sound of many waters.

Things Like Gold

Revelation 9:7

The appearance of the locusts was like that of horses equipped for war. On their heads they had wreaths which looked like gold.

Things Like Iron

Revelation 9:9

They had breast-plates which seemed to be made of steel; and the noise caused by their wings was like that of a vast number of horses and chariots hurrying into battle.

Things Like People

Mark 8:24

He looked up and said, "I can see the people: I see them like trees--only walking."

Things Like Water

Revelation 1:15

His feet were like silver-bronze, when it is white-hot in a furnace; and His voice resembled the sound of many waters.

Things Manifest

1 Timothy 5:24

The sins of some men are evident to the world, leading the way to your estimate of their characters, but the sins of others lag behind.

Things On High

Matthew 2:9

After hearing what the king said, they went to Bethlehem, while, strange to say, the star they had seen in the east led them on until it came and stood over the place where the babe was.

Things Shaking

Hebrews 12:27

Here the words "Yet again, once for all" denote the removal of the things which can be shaken--created things--in order that the things which cannot be shaken may remain.

Things Stripped

Mark 14:47

But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck a blow at the High Priest's servant, cutting off his ear.

Things Under

1 Corinthians 15:27

for He will have put all things in subjection under His feet. And when He shall have declared that "All things are in subjection," it will be with the manifest exception of Him who has reduced them all to subjection to Him.

Touching Unclean Things

Luke 7:14

Then He went close and touched the bier, and the bearers halted. "Young man," He said, "I command you, wake!"

Twelve Things

Matthew 14:20

So all ate, and were fully satisfied. The broken portions that remained over they gathered up, filling twelve baskets.

Unable To Do Other Things

Matthew 18:25

and was unable to pay. So his master ordered that he and his wife and children and everything that he had should be sold, and payment be made.

Unbearable Things

Acts 15:10

Now, therefore, why try an experiment upon God, by laying on the necks of these disciples a yoke which neither our forefathers nor we have been able to bear?

Uncertain, Things That Are

John 16:32

"Remember that the time is coming, nay, has already come, for you all to be dispersed each to his own home and to leave me alone. And yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me.

Unclean Things

Matthew 23:27

"Alas for you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, for you are just like whitewashed sepulchres, the outside of which pleases the eye, though inside they are full of dead men's bones and of all that is unclean.

Unfitting Things

Matthew 7:6

"Give not that which is holy to the dogs, nor throw your pearls to the swine; otherwise they will trample them under their feet and then turn and attack you.

Unimportant Things

Matthew 23:16

"Alas for you, you blind guides, who say, "'Whoever swears by the Sanctuary it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the Sanctuary, is bound by the oath.'

Unique Things

Revelation 18:18

stood afar off, and cried aloud when they saw the smoke of her burning. And they said, 'What city is like this great city?'

Useless Things

2 Timothy 2:14

Bring all this to men's remembrances, solemnly charging them in the presence of God not to waste time in wrangling about mere words, a course which is altogether unprofitable and tends only to the ruin of the hearers.

Weights Of Other Things

Revelation 16:21

And heavy hail, that seemed to be a talent in weight, fell from the sky upon the people; and they spoke evil of God on account of the plague of the hail--because the plague of it was exceedingly severe.

Where Are Things?

Matthew 15:33

"Where can we," asked the disciples, "get bread enough in this remote place to satisfy so vast a multitude?"

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