62 Bible Verses about Words
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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was fully God. The Word was with God in the beginning. All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created.
Now the Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We saw his glory -- the glory of the one and only, full of grace and truth, who came from the Father.
After God spoke long ago in various portions and in various ways to our ancestors through the prophets, in these last days he has spoken to us in a son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he created the world.
This is what we proclaim to you: what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and our hands have touched (concerning the word of life -- and the life was revealed, and we have seen and testify and announce to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us).
So many gathered that there was no longer any room, not even by the door, and he preached the word to them.
"Everyone who hears these words of mine and does them is like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the flood came, and the winds beat against that house, but it did not collapse because it had been founded on rock. Everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.read more.
The rain fell, the flood came, and the winds beat against that house, and it collapsed; it was utterly destroyed!" When Jesus finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed by his teaching, because he taught them like one who had authority, not like their experts in the law.
"Everyone who comes to me and listens to my words and puts them into practice -- I will show you what he is like: He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep, and laid the foundation on bedrock. When a flood came, the river burst against that house but could not shake it, because it had been well built. But the person who hears and does not put my words into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the river burst against that house, it collapsed immediately, and was utterly destroyed!"
The seed sown on rocky ground is the person who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy. But he has no root in himself and does not endure; when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he falls away. The seed sown among thorns is the person who hears the word, but worldly cares and the seductiveness of wealth choke the word, so it produces nothing.read more.
But as for the seed sown on good soil, this is the person who hears the word and understands. He bears fruit, yielding a hundred, sixty, or thirty times what was sown."
He said to them, "Don't you understand this parable? Then how will you understand any parable? The sower sows the word. These are the ones on the path where the word is sown: Whenever they hear, immediately Satan comes and snatches the word that was sown in them.read more.
These are the ones sown on rocky ground: As soon as they hear the word, they receive it with joy. But they have no root in themselves and do not endure. Then, when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately they fall away. Others are the ones sown among thorns: They are those who hear the word, but worldly cares, the seductiveness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it produces nothing. But these are the ones sown on good soil: They hear the word and receive it and bear fruit, one thirty times as much, one sixty, and one a hundred."
"Now the parable means this: The seed is the word of God. Those along the path are the ones who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. Those on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in a time of testing fall away.read more.
As for the seed that fell among thorns, these are the ones who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the worries and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. But as for the seed that landed on good soil, these are the ones who, after hearing the word, cling to it with an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with steadfast endurance.
For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for he does not give the Spirit sparingly.
"I tell you the solemn truth, the one who hears my message and believes the one who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned, but has crossed over from death to life.
The Spirit is the one who gives life; human nature is of no help! The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life. But there are some of you who do not believe." (For Jesus had already known from the beginning who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.) So Jesus added, "Because of this I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father has allowed him to come."read more.
After this many of his disciples quit following him and did not accompany him any longer. So Jesus said to the twelve, "You don't want to go away too, do you?" Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.
Then Jesus said to those Judeans who had believed him, "If you continue to follow my teaching, you are really my disciples and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
If anyone hears my words and does not obey them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world. The one who rejects me and does not accept my words has a judge; the word I have spoken will judge him at the last day. For I have not spoken from my own authority, but the Father himself who sent me has commanded me what I should say and what I should speak.read more.
And I know that his commandment is eternal life. Thus the things I say, I say just as the Father has told me."
Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you, I do not speak on my own initiative, but the Father residing in me performs his miraculous deeds. Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father is in me, but if you do not believe me, believe because of the miraculous deeds themselves. I tell you the solemn truth, the person who believes in me will perform the miraculous deeds that I am doing, and will perform greater deeds than these, because I am going to the Father.read more.
And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it. "If you love me, you will obey my commandments. Then I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you forever -- the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot accept, because it does not see him or know him. But you know him, because he resides with you and will be in you. "I will not abandon you as orphans, I will come to you. In a little while the world will not see me any longer, but you will see me; because I live, you will live too. You will know at that time that I am in my Father and you are in me and I am in you. The person who has my commandments and obeys them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and will reveal myself to him." "Lord," Judas (not Judas Iscariot) said, "what has happened that you are going to reveal yourself to us and not to the world?" Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and take up residence with him. The person who does not love me does not obey my words. And the word you hear is not mine, but the Father's who sent me.
"I have revealed your name to the men you gave me out of the world. They belonged to you, and you gave them to me, and they have obeyed your word. Now they understand that everything you have given me comes from you, because I have given them the words you have given me. They accepted them and really understand that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me.
When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God courageously.
And now, Lord, pay attention to their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your message with great courage,
On the next Sabbath almost the whole city assembled together to hear the word of the Lord. But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they began to contradict what Paul was saying by reviling him. Both Paul and Barnabas replied courageously, "It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we are turning to the Gentiles.
This went on for two years, so that all who lived in the province of Asia, both Jews and Greeks, heard the word of the Lord.
But I do not consider my life worth anything to myself, so that I may finish my task and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God's grace.
For the thing is very near you -- it is in your mouth and in your mind so that you can do it.
But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith that we preach), because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and thus has righteousness and with the mouth one confesses and thus has salvation.
Your faith and love have arisen from the hope laid up for you in heaven, which you have heard about in the message of truth, the gospel
My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
in that our gospel did not come to you merely in words, but in power and in the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction (surely you recall the character we displayed when we came among you to help you).
For we had good news proclaimed to us just as they did. But the message they heard did them no good, since they did not join in with those who heard it in faith.
(Bet) How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions! With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands! In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.
For the Lord's decrees are just, and everything he does is fair. The Lord promotes equity and justice; the Lord's faithfulness extends throughout the earth.
(Nun) Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path.
So he humbled you by making you hungry and then feeding you with unfamiliar manna. He did this to teach you that humankind cannot live by bread alone, but also by everything that comes from the Lord's mouth.
But he answered, "It is written, 'Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"
Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and take up residence with him. The person who does not love me does not obey my words. And the word you hear is not mine, but the Father's who sent me.
Set them apart in the truth; your word is truth.
And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow; it is able to judge the desires and thoughts of the heart.
For this is the love of God: that we keep his commandments. And his commandments do not weigh us down,
I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every worthless word they speak. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
The Ephraimites said to him, "Why have you done such a thing to us? You did not summon us when you went to fight the Midianites!" They argued vehemently with him. He said to them, "Now what have I accomplished compared to you? Even Ephraim's leftover grapes are better quality than Abiezer's harvest! It was to you that God handed over the Midianite generals, Oreb and Zeeb! What did I accomplish to rival that?" When he said this, they calmed down.
The king responded to the people harshly. He rejected the advice of the older men and followed the advice of the younger ones. He said, "My father imposed heavy demands on you; I will make them even heavier. My father punished you with ordinary whips; I will punish you with whips that really sting your flesh."
When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.
A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, because you know that we will be judged more strictly. For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well. And if we put bits into the mouths of horses to get them to obey us, then we guide their entire bodies.read more.
Look at ships too: Though they are so large and driven by harsh winds, they are steered by a tiny rudder wherever the pilot's inclination directs. So too the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it has great pretensions. Think how small a flame sets a huge forest ablaze. And the tongue is a fire! The tongue represents the world of wrongdoing among the parts of our bodies. It pollutes the entire body and sets fire to the course of human existence -- and is set on fire by hell. For every kind of animal, bird, reptile, and sea creature is subdued and has been subdued by humankind. But no human being can subdue the tongue; it is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse people made in God's image. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. These things should not be so, my brothers and sisters. A spring does not pour out fresh water and bitter water from the same opening, does it? Can a fig tree produce olives, my brothers and sisters, or a vine produce figs? Neither can a salt water spring produce fresh water.
From Thematic Bible
God, Holiness of » Exhibited in his » Words
God has spoken in his sanctuary: "I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem; the Valley of Succoth I will measure off.
Here is what the Lord says concerning the false prophets: My heart and my mind are deeply disturbed. I tremble all over. I am like a drunk person, like a person who has had too much wine, because of the way the Lord and his holy word are being mistreated.
Judgment » Shall be of all » Words
I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every worthless word they speak. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Words
Wise » Words » Appropriate
Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.
The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.
Wise » Words » Forcible
A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time -- how good it is!
Wise » Words » Inspiring and unforgettable
The words of the sages are like prods, and the collected sayings are like firmly fixed nails; they are given by one shepherd.
Wise » Words » Gracious
The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.
Wise » Words » Pleasant
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Wise » Words » Comforting
The sovereign Lord has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.
Words » Kept words of Christ » Kind, examples of
A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
So now, don't be afraid. I will provide for you and your little children." Then he consoled them and spoke kindly to them.
The sovereign Lord has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.
Words » Spiritual wise » Appropriate
Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.
The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Divine
The person who does not love me does not obey my words. And the word you hear is not mine, but the Father's who sent me.
If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words (that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,
Words » Spiritual wise » Forcible
A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time -- how good it is!
Words » Evil » Flattering
For we never appeared with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed -- God is our witness --
Words » Spiritual wise » Inspiring and unforgettable
The words of the sages are like prods, and the collected sayings are like firmly fixed nails; they are given by one shepherd.
Words » Spiritual wise » Gracious
The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.
Words » Spoken at the proper moment
The sovereign Lord has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.
A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time -- how good it is!
Words » Vain, not to be regarded
Let nobody deceive you with empty words, for because of these things God's wrath comes on the sons of disobedience.
Make the work harder for the men so they will keep at it and pay no attention to lying words!"
Words » Kept words of Christ » Access to God
I know your deeds. (Look! I have put in front of you an open door that no one can shut.) I know that you have little strength, but you have obeyed my word and have not denied my name.
Words » Spiritual wise » Pleasant
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Words » Evil » Enticing
I say this so that no one will deceive you through arguments that sound reasonable.
Words » Evil » Hasty
Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Words » Kept words of Christ » The abiding comforter
"If you love me, you will obey my commandments. Then I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you forever --
Words » Evil » Irritating
A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
Words » Of jesus » Will judge
If anyone hears my words and does not obey them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world. The one who rejects me and does not accept my words has a judge; the word I have spoken will judge him at the last day.
Words » Evil » Irreverent
"You have criticized me sharply," says the Lord, "but you ask, 'How have we criticized you?'
Words » Evil » Proud
For by speaking high-sounding but empty words they are able to entice, with fleshly desires and with debauchery, people who have just escaped from those who reside in error.
Words » Spiritual wise » Comforting
The sovereign Lord has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.
Words » Evil » Insincere
And in their greed they will exploit you with deceptive words. Their condemnation pronounced long ago is not sitting idly by; their destruction is not asleep.
Words » Evil » Malicious
Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to the deeds he is doing -- the bringing of unjustified charges against us with evil words! And not being content with that, he not only refuses to welcome the brothers himself, but hinders the people who want to do so and throws them out of the church!
Words » Idle, an account must be given for on the day of judgment
I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every worthless word they speak. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
Words » Of the teacher, should be plain
but in the church I want to speak five words with my mind to instruct others, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue.
It is the same for you. If you do not speak clearly with your tongue, how will anyone know what is being said? For you will be speaking into the air.
Words » Will swallow himself
The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive. At the beginning his words are foolish and at the end his talk is wicked madness, yet a fool keeps on babbling. No one knows what will happen; who can tell him what will happen in the future?
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Words of judgment
The one who rejects me and does not accept my words has a judge; the word I have spoken will judge him at the last day.
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Imperishable
Words » Kept words of Christ » Fellowship, with God
Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and take up residence with him.
Words » Kept words of Christ » Assurance
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Incomparable
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Life-giving
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Spiritual
The Spirit is the one who gives life; human nature is of no help! The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life.
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Gracious
All were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They said, "Isn't this Joseph's son?"
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Mighty
Words » Kept words of Christ » Promises to those who keep
Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. But his mother kept all these things in her heart.
Words » Kept words of Christ » Divine disclosure
"I have revealed your name to the men you gave me out of the world. They belonged to you, and you gave them to me, and they have obeyed your word.
Words » Kept words of Christ » Eternal life
Words » Of the wise » As goads, and as well-fastened nails
The words of the sages are like prods, and the collected sayings are like firmly fixed nails; they are given by one shepherd.
Words » Of the wise » Gracious
The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.
Words » Of jesus » Are spirit and life
The Spirit is the one who gives life; human nature is of no help! The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life.
Words » Of jesus » Of eternal life
Words » Evil » Vain
Will there be an end to your windy words? Or what provokes you that you answer?
Words » Aptly spoken, like apples of gold in filigree of silver
Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.
Words » Unspeakable, heard by paul in paradise
was caught up into paradise and heard things too sacred to be put into words, things that a person is not permitted to speak.
Words » Of the hypocrite, softer than oil
His words are as smooth as butter, but he harbors animosity in his heart. His words seem softer than oil, but they are really like sharp swords.
Words » Without knowledge, darken advice
Words » Seditious, deceive the naive
For these are the kind who do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By their smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of the naive.
Words » Should be acceptable to God
May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.
Words » Unprofitable, to be avoided
Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.
Words » In a multitude of, is sin
When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
Words » Hasty, folly of
Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Words » Of jesus » Gracious
All were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They said, "Isn't this Joseph's son?"
Words » Of the talebearer, wounds to the soul
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down into the person's innermost being.
Words » Of the complete man, gentle
For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well.
Words » Like a tempest
"How long will you speak these things, seeing that the words of your mouth are like a great wind?
Words » Deceitful, are a snare to the one who utters them
if you have been ensnared by the words you have uttered, and have been caught by the words you have spoken,
Words » Fool known by the multitude of
Just as dreams come when there are many cares, so the rash vow of a fool occurs when there are many words.
Topics on Words
Duplicating Words
Genesis 22:11But the Lord's angel called to him from heaven, "Abraham! Abraham!" "Here I am!" he answered.
Gentle Words
Proverbs 15:1A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
Good Words
Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Kind Words
Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Last Words
Genesis 17:22When he finished speaking with Abraham, God went up from him.
Man's Words Fulfilled
1 Samuel 3:19Samuel continued to grow, and the Lord was with him. None of his prophecies fell to the ground unfulfilled.
The Disciples Words
Matthew 13:10Then the disciples came to him and said, "Why do you speak to them in parables?"
The Power Of Words
Proverbs 18:21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.
Too Many Words
Job 16:3Will there be an end to your windy words? Or what provokes you that you answer?
Useless Words
Job 15:3Does he argue with useless talk, with words that have no value in them?
Useless Words And Thinking
Exodus 20:7"You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold guiltless anyone who takes his name in vain.
Words To Individuals Fulfilled
1 Kings 15:29When he became king, he executed Jeroboam's entire family. He wiped out everyone who breathed, just as the Lord had predicted through his servant Ahijah the Shilonite.