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 God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and apart from him nothing was made that has been made.
The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we saw his glory, such glory as of the one and only of the Father, full of grace and truth.
God, having in the past spoken to the fathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, in these last days has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the worlds.
That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we saw, and our hands touched, concerning the Word of life (and the life was revealed, and we have seen, and testify, and declare to you the life, the eternal life, which was with the Father, and was revealed to us);
And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even around the door; and he spoke the word to them.
"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, will be compared to a wise man, who built his house on a rock. And the rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine, and does not do them will be like a foolish man, who built his house on the sand.read more.
And the rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it fell?and great was its fall." And it happened, when Jesus had finished saying these things, that the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them with authority, and not like their scribes.
Everyone who comes to me, and hears my words, and does them, I will show you who he is like. He is like a man building a house, who dug and went deep, and laid a foundation on the rock. When a flood arose, the stream broke against that house, and could not shake it, because it had been well built. But he who hears, and does not do, is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream broke, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great."
And what was sown on the rocky places, this is he who hears the word, and immediately with joy receives it; yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles. And what was sown among the thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.read more.
And what was sown on the good ground, this is he who hears the word, and understands it, who truly bears fruit, and brings forth, some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty."
And he said to them, "Do you not understand this parable? How will you understand all of the parables? The farmer sows the word. The ones by the road are the ones where the word is sown; and when they have heard, immediately Satan comes, and takes away the word which has been sown in them.read more.
And these are those who are sown on the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy. And they have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble. And others are those who are sown among the thorns; these are the ones who have heard the word, and the cares of the age, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. And those which were sown on the good ground are those who hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, some thirty times, some sixty times, and some one hundred times."
Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Those along the road are those who hear, then the devil comes, and takes away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved. Those on the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; but these have no root, who believe for a while, then fall away in time of temptation.read more.
That which fell among the thorns, these are those who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity. That in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it tightly, and bring forth fruit with patience.
For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God; for he does not give the Spirit by measure.
"Truly, truly, I tell you, he who hears my word, and believes him who sent me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
It is the spirit who gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and are life. But there are some of you who do not believe." For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him. He said, "For this cause have I said to you that no one can come to me, unless it is given to him by the Father."read more.
At this, many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. Jesus said therefore to the twelve, "You do not also want to go away, do you?" Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.
Jesus therefore said to those Judeans who had believed him, "If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
And if anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. He who rejects me, and does not accept my words, has one who judges him. The word that I spoke will judge him on the last day. For I spoke not from myself, but the Father who sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.read more.
I know that his commandment is eternal life. The things therefore which I speak, even as the Father has said to me, so I speak."
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 from myself; but the Father who lives in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father is in me; or else believe because of the works themselves. Truly, truly, I tell you, he who believes in me, the works that I do, he will do also; and he will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father.read more.
And whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask me anything in my name, I will do it. If you love me, you will keep my commandments. I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever,? the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive; because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he lives with you, and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans. I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world will see me no more; but you will see me. Because I live, you will live also. In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. The one who has my commandments and keeps them is the one who loves me. And the one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him, and will reveal myself to him." Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, "Lord, what has happened that you are about to reveal yourself to us, and not to the world?" Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves me, he will keep my word; and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling place with him. He who does not love me does not keep my words. The word which you hear is not mine, but the Father's who sent me.
I revealed your name to the people whom you have given me out of the world. They were yours, and you have given them to me. They have kept your word. Now they have known that all things whatever you have given me are from you, for the words which you have given me I have given to them, and they received them, and knew for sure that I came forth from you, and they have believed that you sent me.
When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness,
The next Sabbath almost the whole city was gathered together to hear the word of the Lord. But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and contradicted the things which were spoken by Paul, and reviled him. Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, and said, "It was necessary that God's word should be spoken to you first. Since indeed you thrust it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles.
This continued for two years, so that all those who lived in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
But I make my life an account of nothing precious to myself, so that I may finish my race, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.
But the word is very near to you, in your mouth, and in your heart, that you may 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, which we proclaim: that if you will 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, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made, resulting in salvation.
because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the Good News,
that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and gaining all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
and that our Good News came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be among you for your sake.
For indeed we have had good news preached to us, even as they also did, but the word they heard did not profit them, because they were not united by faith with those who heard.
BET. How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. With my whole heart, I have sought you. Do not let me wander from your commandments. In my heart I have hidden your word, that I might not sin against you.
For the word of the LORD is right. All his work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness and justice. The earth is full of the loving kindness of the LORD.
NUN. Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.
He humbled you, and allowed you to be hungry, and fed you with manna, which you did not know, neither did your fathers know; that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by everything that proceeds out of the mouth of God shall man live.
But he answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'"
Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves me, he will keep my word; and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling place with him. He who does not love me does not keep my words. The word which you hear is not mine, but the Father's who sent me.
Sanctify them in the truth. Your word is truth.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the spoken word of God;
For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous.
But I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
The men of Ephraim said to him, "Why have you done such a thing to us, not calling us when you went to fight with Midian?" And they argued with him fiercely. He said to them, "What have I now done in comparison with you? Isn't the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer? God has delivered into your hand the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb; and what was I able to do in comparison with you?" Then their anger subsided toward him, when he had said that.
The king answered them roughly; and king Rehoboam forsook the counsel of the old men, and spoke to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, "My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add to it. My father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions."
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment. For in many things we all stumble. If anyone does not stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also. Now if we put bits into the horses' mouths so that they may obey us, we guide their whole body.read more.
Behold, the ships also, though they are so big and are driven by fierce winds, are yet guided by a very small rudder, wherever the pilot desires. So the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest. And the tongue is a fire. The world of iniquity among our members is the tongue, which defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature, and is set on fire by hell. For all kinds of animals, and birds, of reptiles and sea creatures, are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind. But nobody can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God. Out of the same mouth comes forth blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring send out from the same opening fresh and bitter water? Can a fig tree, my brothers, yield olives, or a vine figs? Nor is salt water able to produce sweet.
From Thematic Bible
God, Holiness of » Exhibited in his » Words
God has spoken from his sanctuary: "I will triumph. I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth.
Concerning the prophets: My heart within me is broken, all my bones shake; I am like a drunken man, and like a man whom wine has overcome, because of the LORD, and because of his holy words.
Judgment » Shall be of all » Words
But I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. 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
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
Wise » Words » Forcible
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time.
How forcible are words of uprightness. But your reproof, what does it reprove?
Wise » Words » Inspiring and unforgettable
The words of the wise are like goads; and like nails well fastened are words from the masters of collections, which are given from one shepherd.
Wise » Words » Gracious
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
Wise » Words » Pleasant
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Wise » Words » Comforting
The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary: he wakens morning by morning, he wakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.
Words » Kept words of Christ » Kind, examples of
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Now therefore do not be afraid. I will nourish you and your little ones." He comforted them, and spoke kindly to them.
The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary: he wakens morning by morning, he wakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.
Words » Spiritual wise » Appropriate
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Divine
He who does not love me does not keep my words. The word which you hear is not mine, but the Father's who sent me.
If anyone teaches a different doctrine, and does not consent to sound words, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness,
Words » Spiritual wise » Forcible
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time.
How forcible are words of uprightness. But your reproof, what does it reprove?
Words » Evil » Flattering
For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),
Words » Spiritual wise » Inspiring and unforgettable
The words of the wise are like goads; and like nails well fastened are words from the masters of collections, which are given from one shepherd.
Words » Spiritual wise » Gracious
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
Words » Spoken at the proper moment
The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary: he wakens morning by morning, he wakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time.
Words » Vain, not to be regarded
Let no one deceive you with empty words. For because of these things, the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.
Let heavier work be laid on the men, so they may labor at it and pay no attention to lying words."
Words » Kept words of Christ » Access to God
"I know your works (behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one can shut), that you have a little power, and kept my word, and did not deny my name.
Words » Spiritual wise » Pleasant
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Words » Evil » Enticing
Now this I say that no one may delude you with persuasiveness of speech.
Words » Evil » Hasty
Do you see a man 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 keep my commandments. I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever,?
Words » Evil » Irritating
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Words » Of jesus » Will judge
And if anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. He who rejects me, and does not accept my words, has one who judges him. The word that I spoke will judge him on the last day.
Words » Evil » Irreverent
"Your words have been stout against me," says the LORD. "Yet you say, 'What have we spoken against you?'
Words » Evil » Proud
For, uttering great swelling words of emptiness, they entice in the lusts of the flesh, by licentiousness, those who barely escape from those who live in error;
Words » Spiritual wise » Comforting
The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary: he wakens morning by morning, he wakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.
Words » Evil » Insincere
In covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words: whose sentence now from of old does not linger, and their destruction is not asleep.
Words » Evil » Malicious
Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words. Not content with this, neither does he himself receive the brothers, and those who would, he forbids and throws out of the church.
Words » Idle, an account must be given for on the day of judgment
But I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
Words » Of the teacher, should be plain
However in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in another language.
So also you, unless you uttered by the tongue words easy to understand, how would it be known what is spoken? For you would be speaking into the air.
Words » Will swallow himself
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips. The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Words of judgment
He who rejects me, and does not accept my words, has one who judges him. The word that I spoke will judge him on the last day.
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Imperishable
Words » Kept words of Christ » Fellowship, with God
Jesus answered and said to him, "If anyone loves me, he will keep my word; and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling place 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
It is the spirit who gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and are life.
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Gracious
All testified about him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth, and they said, "Is not this Joseph's son?"
Words » Christ's, characteristics of » Mighty
Words » Kept words of Christ » Promises to those who keep
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
Words » Kept words of Christ » Divine disclosure
I revealed your name to the people whom you have given me out of the world. They were yours, and you have given them to me. They have kept your word.
Words » Kept words of Christ » Eternal life
Words » Of the wise » As goads, and as well-fastened nails
The words of the wise are like goads; and like nails well fastened are words from the masters of collections, which are given from one shepherd.
Words » Of the wise » Gracious
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
Words » Of jesus » Are spirit and life
It is the spirit who gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and are life.
Words » Of jesus » Of eternal life
Words » Evil » Vain
Words » Aptly spoken, like apples of gold in filigree of silver
Words » Unspeakable, heard by paul in paradise
how he was caught up into Paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
Words » Of the hypocrite, softer than oil
His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
Words » Without knowledge, darken advice
Words » Seditious, deceive the naive
For those who are such do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.
Words » Should be acceptable to God
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, LORD, my Rock, and my redeemer.
Words » Unprofitable, to be avoided
Remind them of these things, charging them in the presence of God, that they do not argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.
Words » In a multitude of, is sin
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
Words » Hasty, folly of
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Words » Of jesus » Gracious
All testified about him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth, and they said, "Is not this Joseph's son?"
Words » Of the talebearer, wounds to the soul
The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person's innermost parts.
Words » Of the complete man, gentle
For in many things we all stumble. If anyone does not stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.
Words » Like a tempest
Words » Deceitful, are a snare to the one who utters them
You are trapped by the words of your mouth. You are ensnared with the words of your mouth.
Words » Fool known by the multitude of
For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.
Topics on Words
Duplicating Words
Genesis 22:11The angel of the LORD called to him out of the sky, and said, "Abraham, Abraham." He said, "Here I am."
Gentle Words
Proverbs 15:1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Good Words
Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Kind Words
Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Last Words
Genesis 17:22When he finished talking with him, God went up from Abraham.
Man's Words Fulfilled
1 Samuel 3:19Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and let none of his words fall to the ground.
The Disciples Words
Matthew 13:10Then the disciples came, and said to him, "Why do you speak to them in parables?"
The Power Of Words
Proverbs 18:21Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.
Too Many Words
Job 16:3Shall vain words have an end? Or what provokes you that you answer?
Useless Words
Job 15:3Should he reason with unprofitable talk, or with speeches with which he can do no good?
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 him guiltless who takes his name in vain.
Words To Individuals Fulfilled
1 Kings 15:29It happened that, as soon as he was king, he struck all the house of Jeroboam: he did not leave to Jeroboam any who breathed, until he had destroyed him; according to the saying of the LORD, which he spoke by his servant Ahijah the Shilonite;