401 Bible Verses about people

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Luke 14:16

upon which Jesus said, a certain man made a great entertainment; where many were invited.

James 2:3

if you should respectfully say to the suit of fine cloths, sit you there, that's for quality; and to the poor man, stand thou there, or place your self at my feet:

Topics on People

Abasing People

Romans 10:6

but the justification which is by faith, speaks in this manner; "say not in thine heart, who shall ascend into heaven, in order to bring Christ down from above?

All People

Acts 13:44

The next sabbath-day almost the whole city assembled to hear the word of God.

Angry People

Matthew 2:16

Then Herod perceiving he was abused by the Magi, was full of indignation, and sent a detachment who slew all the children that were in Bethlehem and its territory, being under the age of two years, according to the limited time he had learnt of the Magi.

Animals Eating People

Revelation 19:17-18

I saw likewise an angel standing upon the sun; and he cryed with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, "come and gather your selves together to the supper of the great God;

Anointed By People

Luke 7:46

you did not bestow any oil upon my head; but she has poured her rich perfume upon my feet.

Asceticism, People Practicing

Matthew 3:4

now John wore a coat made of camels hair, with a leathern girdle about his waist; and his food was locusts and wild hony.

Attitudes, to other people

John 13:34-35

a new commandment I give unto you, "that ye love one another; that you would have the same love for one another as I have had for you."

Bad People

Matthew 12:34

O degenerate race, how can ye, wicked as ye are, utter any thing that is good? for "'tis the overflowing of the heart that the mouth dischargeth."

Becoming Like People

1 Corinthians 9:20

to the Jews, I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain those who are under the law;

Blemished People

Hebrews 9:9

This type subsists to the present time, both gifts and sacrifices being still offered, which cannot purify the mind of him that officiates

Bringing People Out Of Other Places

Matthew 13:41

the son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all that make others offend, and those who do iniquity;

Burning People

Mark 9:49

such a one shall be consumed by fire, but the offering that is salted shall be preserv'd from corruption.

Causing People To Turn

Acts 13:8

but Elymas (a name which signifies Magus) opposed them, endeavouring to seduce the proconsul from the faith.

Choosing People

Matthew 27:21

the governor therefore having asked, which of the two would you have me release? they said, Barabbas.

Christ Going With People

Matthew 17:1

After six days, Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, in private to the top of a high mountain.

Christ Knowing About People

Luke 20:23

but Jesus perceiving their malicious design, said to them, why do you practise upon me?

Clinging To People

John 20:17

that is to say, master! Jesus said to her, touch me not: for I am not yet ascended to my father: but go to my brethren, and say to them, "I ascend unto my father and your father, even my God and your God."

Coming Out Of People

Matthew 15:11

that which entereth by the mouth is not what defiles a man: but what defiles the man is that which is discharged by the mouth.

Contact With People

Acts 25:16

I told them, it was not the custom of the Romans to deliver up any man, till he was accus'd and confronted by his accusers, and had an opportunity of pleading to the charge.

Corpses Of Other People

Acts 9:37

she happen'd to fall sick at that time, and died: after they had bath'd her body, they laid her out in an upper chamber.

Dealing With Many People

Mark 6:31

then Jesus said to them, come, let us retire privately to some place of solitude, to repose your selves a while. for such a crowd of people were continually coming and going, that they had not even time to eat.

Defeat Of God's People

Romans 11:12

now if their fall be to the advancement of the world, and the few converts among them bring in whole numbers of the Gentiles: how much more so will it be, when the Jewish body recover?

Disorder Among People

Matthew 26:5

but they said, this must not be done on the feastday, for fear the people rise.

Easy For People

Matthew 7:13

Enter ye in at the strait gate; the gate that leadeth to destruction is broad, and the way is open, and they who pass through are numerous.

Empty People

Matthew 12:44

I will return then, says he, into my house, which I have quitted; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

Equivalent People

Philemon 1:17

I beg you therefore by the common ties of friendship to receive him as you would myself.

Escaping From People

2 Peter 2:18

when their language swells with vanity, by applying to the sensual passions of the licentious, they allure those who were escap'd for a while, from such deceivers:

Fearing Other People

John 12:42

nevertheless there were many even among the chief rulers, who believed on him; but they did not own it publickly for fear the Pharisees should excommunicate them.

Finding People

Matthew 2:8

and he sent them to Bethlehem, go, said he, make an exact enquiry about the young child, and when ye have found him, let me know it, that I too may come and pay my adorations to him.

Fingers Of People

John 20:27

then said he to Thomas, reach hither thy finger, and examine my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.

Five People

Luke 12:52

for the future, if there are five persons in one family, they will be divided; three against two, and two against three.

Foolish People

2 Corinthians 12:11

Am I become vain? 'tis you have forc'd me to it: for I ought to have been commended by you: since I am not inferior to the chiefest of the apostles, tho' in myself I am nothing.

Four People

Mark 2:3

then they came and presented to him a paralytic, who had four men to carry him.

God Beating People

Matthew 26:31

then said Jesus to them, I shall be the occasion of your revolting all from me this night: for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered."

God Carrying People

Matthew 4:6

if you are the Son of God, throw your self down: for it is written, "he will charge his angels to take care of you, and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest you bruise your foot against a stone."

God Hardening People

Romans 9:18

thus some he pursues with his favours, and abandons others to their obduracy, according as he thinks fit.

God Killed His People

Jude 1:5

Now, I would call to your remembrance what you once were inform'd of, that when the Lord had delivered the people from the land of Egypt, he afterward destroyed those that were disobedient.

God Naming People

Luke 1:13

but the angel said to Zacharias, don't be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard: and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son, whom you shall name John:

God Renaming People

Revelation 2:17

he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches: to him that overcometh, will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man understands, except he that receives it."

God Seeing All People

2 Corinthians 12:19

do you think I have been making excuses for not coming? as I am a christian, in the presence of God, I have, my beloved, in every thing consulted your advantage.

God Stripping People

Colossians 2:11

by whom also ye have obtain'd the true spiritual circumcision, not effected by men, when you were by a christian circumcision divested of all your carnal affections,

God Will Kill His People

Matthew 21:41

they answered, he will give those wretches no quarter, and will let out his vineyard to such as shall duly account for the profits thereof.

God's Hands On People

Luke 1:66

and made an impression upon all that heard of them. what a child will this be? said they, for the divine influence does attend him.

Good People

Luke 6:45

a good man out of the good treasure of his heart produces what is good: and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart produces what is evil: for 'tis from the abundance of the heart, that the mouth speaketh.

Grumbling At People

Matthew 20:11

who upon the receipt of it fell a murmuring against the master, and cry'd,

Guidance, From Godly People

Ephesians 4:11-13

It is he then that made some, apostles: some, prophets: some, evangelists: and others, pastors, and teachers:

Heart, Of Unregenerate People

Hebrews 3:10

wherefore I was displeased with that generation, and said, they do alway err in their hearts; and they have not known my ways.

Hiding From People

John 8:59

then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus was conceal'd by the crowd which he pass'd thro', and so got out of the temple.

Hope For Old People

Acts 2:17

"it shall come to pass in the last days (saith God) I will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men dream dreams:

Importunity, Towards People

Luke 23:23

but they persisted with great clamour in their demands, to have him crucified: and as the people and chief priests redoubled their clamours,

Jews As God's Chosen People

Romans 11:1-2

You will say then, hath God discarded his people? by no means. for I my self am an Israelite, of the posterity of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

Like Good People

Matthew 12:35

a good man out of the good treasure produces good things: and an evil man, out of the evil treasure, produces evil things.

Like People In Character

1 Corinthians 7:7

for I wish that all men were as I myself am: but every man hath his proper gift from God, some one way, and some another.

Likening People

Matthew 11:16

but to what shall I compare this generation? they are like children sitting in the markets, and calling out to their fellows,

Lowering People

Mark 2:4

who finding it impossible to come nigh Him because of the press, uncovered the roof where He was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the cradle wherein the paralytic lay.

Marks On People

2 Thessalonians 3:17

I Paul salute you, this salutation being my own hand writing, which is the distinguishing mark of all my letters, so I write.

Marriage, Between God And His People

Ephesians 5:25-33

You husband, love your spouse, even as Christ loved the church, and laid down his life for her:

Meeting People

Luke 8:27

when he was landed, there met him a man, who belong'd to the city Gadara, and had been for a long time possessed by demons. he did not wear any cloaths, nor dwell in any house, but among the tombs.

Memorials For People

Matthew 26:13

I declare unto you, in whatever quarter of the world, this part of the gospel-history shall be related, what this woman has now done shall be there mentioned to her praise.

Not Believing People

Matthew 21:32

for John instructed you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the licentious believed him. and tho' you saw that, you did not yet repent, so as to believe him.

Not Knowing People

Acts 7:18

till another king arose who knew not Joseph.

Not Recognising People

Matthew 17:12

but I tell you, that Elias is already come, tho' they knew him not, but treated him in an arbitrary manner; with such usage as the son of man shall likewise suffer at their hands.

Not Seeing People

Acts 20:25

and now I am persuaded you will none of you see my face any more: whilst I have been among you, I have proclaim'd the kingdom of the Messias:

Only Child Of People

Luke 7:12

as he drew near the gate of the city, there was a dead man just then carrying out to be buried, who was his mother's only son, and she a widow: and many people of the town came with her.

Other Sad People

Mark 6:26

at this the king was exceedingly concern'd; however, in regard to his oath, and to those who were at table with him, he would not refuse her;

Pay Attention To People!

Luke 18:6

observe, said Jesus, that language of this unrighteous judge.

People Accusing People

Acts 19:38

if Demetrius and the other artists, that are with him, can lay their action against any man, the law is open, and the proconsul is near; let them begin their process.

People As Rocks

John 1:42

and he brought him to Jesus. and when Jesus beheld him, he said, "thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas," which is by interpretation, a stone.

People As Signs

Luke 11:30

for as the case of Jonas was a miraculous instance to the Ninevites, so shall the son of man be to this generation.

People Beginning

John 8:14

Jesus answered them, though I give testimony of my self, yet my testimony is valid: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but you do not know whence I came, nor whither I go.

People Being Polluted

Luke 11:44

wo unto you: for you resemble subterraneous monuments, which men walk over, without perceiving them.

People Belong To God

John 17:6

I have displayed thy name among those whom you have chosen out of the world for me: thine they were, and you gave them me; and they have kept thy word.

People Bound By Oaths

Acts 23:12

when it was day, some Jews, that had form'd a conspiracy, engag'd themselves by an oath, not to eat, or drink, till they had kill'd Paul.

People Carrying Live People

Acts 21:35

as he was mounting the stairs, the soldiers bore him up thro' the violence of the people, who were all pressing after,

People Changing Their Minds

Acts 28:6

however, they expected to have seen him swell, or suddenly die away. but when they had waited a good while, and saw no harm come to him, they were of another opinion, and said he was a God.

People Commended By God

Romans 2:29

but it is the Jew, who is so inwardly, and it is the circumcision of the heart, according to the spiritual, not the literal sense, which have the approbation, I do not say of men, but of God.

People Cut In Pieces

Matthew 24:51

and shall turn him out of the family, and give him the reward due to such behaviour: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

People Destroying Foreign Nations

Matthew 12:25

Jesus perceiving what they surmized, said to them, any kingdom once divided against itself will soon be desolate: nor can any city or house divided against itself, long subsist.

People Eating

John 4:31

In the mean while his disciples invited him, saying, pray master, eat.

People Encouraging Others

Acts 4:36

among the rest one Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (that is to say, the son of consolation) a Levite, and a native of Cyprus,

People Ended

1 Peter 4:17

for now is the time when God will begin his judgments with his own church. now if he begins with us, what will the conclusion be to those who do not obey the divine gospel?

People Following People

Mark 9:38

Upon this occasion John address'd himself to Jesus, saying, master, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, tho' he did not belong to us, for which reason we opposed him.

People From Far Away

Matthew 12:42

the queen of the south shall rise up at the day of judgement against this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the remote parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now a greater than Solomon is here.

People Giving Clothes

Matthew 5:40

and if any man will go to law with you, to have your coat, let him have your cloke too.

People Have Honour

Hebrews 2:7

thou hast made him for a while lower than the angels; thou hast crown'd him with glory and honour, and hast set him over the works of thy hands:

People Helping

Romans 15:24

when I take my journey into Spain, I hope to see you in my way, and be forwarded by you to that place, after having for some time enjoy'd the pleasure of your company.

People Improved

John 4:52

then he enquired of them the hour when he began to mend: and they answered, yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.

People In Caves

Revelation 6:15

the rich men, the chief captains, and the mighty men, every bond-man, and every free-man, bid themselves in the caverns, and in the rocks of the mountains; and said to the mountains, and to the rocks,

People Involved In Judgement

Acts 25:21

but Paul having made his appeal, insisting to have his cause refer'd to the cognizance of the emperor, I order'd him into custody, till I could send him to Cesar.

People Jumping

Acts 19:16

the man who was possess'd immediately leapt upon them, got the better, and used them so roughly, they were forc'd to fly out of the house, cover'd with nothing but their wounds.

People Keeping

Matthew 9:17

neither do men put new wine into old skins: if they should, the bottles will burst, so that the wine will be lost and the skins be spoil'd: but they put new wine into new skins, whereby both are preserved.

People Lacking Authority

2 Corinthians 11:17

what I say, I say it not as an apostle, but as it were to indulge my vanity in this matter of boasting.

People Made Known

Acts 7:13

at the second voyage Joseph discover'd himself to his brethren; and Joseph's kindred were made known to Pharaoh.

People Multiplying

Acts 7:17

now while the time was approaching to accomplish what God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew numerous in Egypt,

People Naming People

Luke 1:62

they therefore ask'd his father to signify how he would have him call'd.

People Not Far Away

Matthew 26:46

rise, let us be gone, there he is, the traytor is just upon us.

People not returning

Luke 17:31

then let not him that is on the house-top venture down to secure his furniture: and he that is in the field, let him not return back.

People Of Judah

Hebrews 7:14

since it is evident that our Lord sprang out of the tribe of Juda, to which Moses never ascribed the priesthood.

People Passing Away

1 Corinthians 2:6

However, what we preach is wisdom, to those who are thoroughly instructed: yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who will soon come to nothing.

People Possibly Doing Evil

Revelation 7:2

and I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud vioce to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,

People Promising

Matthew 14:7

that he promised her upon oath, to give whatever she should ask;

People Releasing Others

John 19:10

then said Pilate to him, won't you give me an answer? don't you know that it is in my power to crucify you, or to release you?

People Remembering

Matthew 5:23

When therefore you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has reason to be displeas'd with you:

People Renaming People

Acts 4:36

among the rest one Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (that is to say, the son of consolation) a Levite, and a native of Cyprus,

People Sending People

Luke 7:8

for though I am subject to authority, I have soldiers under me: I bid one go, and he goes: I bid another come, and he comes: I bid my servant do this, and he does it."

People Shaking

Luke 9:5

if any refuse to entertain you, when you leave that city, shake off the dust from your feet, as a sign of their being abandon'd.

People Showing Mercy

Luke 10:33

but a certain Samaritan being on the road, came where he was, and when he saw him, he took compassion on him,

People Sitting Down

John 6:10

but Jesus said, make the men sit down. and as there was much grass in the place, they sat down to the number of about five thousand.

People Stripping People

Luke 10:30

to which Jesus answered, a certain man, as he was going from Jerusalem to Jericho, fell among thieves, who stripp'd him, and beat him, then march'd off leaving him half dead.

People Stumbling

John 11:10

but if a man travels by night he stumbles, because there is no light for him.

People Torn To Pieces

Acts 23:10

but the tumult growing worse, the tribune apprehensive that Paul might be torn to pieces among them, order'd detachment to secure him by force of arms, and bring him to the castle.

People Tumbling

Acts 22:7

I fell to the ground, and heard a voice pronounce these words, "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?"

People Unwashed

Matthew 15:20

these are the things which defile a man: but to eat without washing one's hands, that does not defile a man.

People Visiting

2 Corinthians 1:15

in this confidence I purposed to visit you before now, (that you might have again the like satisfaction)

People Waiting

Luke 1:21

In the mean time the people were waiting for Zacharias, and wonder'd at his tarrying so long in the temple.

People Who Blessed Others

Hebrews 7:1

For this Melchisedec was both king of Salem, and a priest of the most high God; 'twas he who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him:

People Who Delayed

Luke 1:21

In the mean time the people were waiting for Zacharias, and wonder'd at his tarrying so long in the temple.

People Who Didn't Die

Hebrews 11:5

By faith Enoch was translated that he might avoid dying; and he could not be found, because God had translated him: for 'tis recorded, that before his translation he was approved by God.

People Willing

Matthew 5:41

and if any one will press you to go a mile with him, go with him the other two.

People Withered

Matthew 13:6

so that as the sun arose it was scorched, and for want of root, withered away.

Praising Specific People

2 Corinthians 12:11

Am I become vain? 'tis you have forc'd me to it: for I ought to have been commended by you: since I am not inferior to the chiefest of the apostles, tho' in myself I am nothing.

Predestined People

Romans 8:29-30

for whom he before approv'd, he predispos'd to follow the example of his son, who was to conduct them all as their elder brother;

Recognising People

Mark 6:33

but the people saw them embark, and many perceiving where they were bound, they ran thither a foot from all parts: and arrived at the place, before the passengers were come.

Rejecting People

Luke 10:16

he that adheres to you, adheres to me; he that rejects you, rejects me: and he that rejects me, rejecteth him that sent me.

Remembering People

Luke 23:42

then said he to Jesus, Lord, remember me when you enter into your kingdom.

Renewal, Of People Of God

Ephesians 4:22-24

to quit the vicious habits of your former conversation, corrupted by deceitful passions:

Resentment, Against People

Matthew 20:24

upon hearing this, the other ten disciples were moved with indignation against the two brothers.

Reward, For God's People

1 Corinthians 3:12-15

now if upon this foundation somebody builds gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble: he that builds such work,

Seeing People

Mark 6:33

but the people saw them embark, and many perceiving where they were bound, they ran thither a foot from all parts: and arrived at the place, before the passengers were come.

Seeking But Not Finding People

Acts 12:19

Herod having caus'd diligent search to be made, without being able to find him, after examining the guards, he order'd them to execution. after which he departed from Judea, and went to Cesarea, where he resided.

Sending people home

Acts 19:41

having thus harangued them, he broke up the assembly.

Servants Of People

2 Corinthians 11:15

therefore it is not strange if his agents are so disguised as to appear like ministers of the gospel; but their end shall be answerable to their actions.

Seven People

Acts 13:19

after that he distributed to them by lot the territorys of seven nations, which he destroyed in Canaan.

Shaming People

1 Corinthians 11:22

what, have you no houses to eat and drink in? or have ye a contempt for the church of God, or is it to insult those who are in want? what shall I say to you? shall I commend such behaviour? I do not approve of it.

Side Of People

Luke 9:47

but Jesus perceiving what they thought, took a child and set him before him: then said to them,

Striking People With A Staff

Mark 15:19

and they struck him on the head with a cane, spit upon him, and bowing their knees, made a show of reverence.

Subtracting From People

Matthew 13:12

for to him that uses what he has, shall be given, and he shall have abundantly: but from him that uses it not, shall be taken away, even what he hath.

Telling Of People's Situations

Mark 14:69

the maid saw him a second time, and said to the standers-by, this is one of them:

Telling What People Did

Matthew 14:12

upon which, his disciples came to take away the body, and having buried it, they went to tell Jesus what had happened.

Telling What People Said

Luke 2:17

when they had seen him, they divulged what the angel had told them concerning this child.

Ten People

Revelation 17:12

the ten horns which you saw, are ten kings, who have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings for a while with the beast.

Thanks To People

Acts 24:3

"The happiness our nation enjoys, most noble Felix, by the wisdom of your administration, affects us too sensibly not to be acknowledg'd every where, and upon all occasions, with the utmost gratitude.

Things Like People

Mark 8:24

so looking up, he said, I see men; for by their walking I distinguish them from trees.

Those Looking For People

Acts 10:19

As Peter was still pondering upon the vision, the spirit said to him, there are people below, who enquire for you.

Throwing People

Luke 4:29

and breaking up the assembly, they drove him out of the city, to the precipice of the hill, upon which it was built, in order to throw him headlong down.

Tithing For People

Hebrews 7:2

to whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of the whole booty: first, being by the signification of his name king of justice, and in fact king of Salem, which is, king of peace;

Training Young People

Titus 2:6

that the word of God may not be blasphemed. the young men likewise exhort to be modest.

Troubling Groups Of People

Revelation 9:5

and to them was power given, not to kill them, but to torment them five months: and their pain was like the pain which a scorpion produces when it strikes a man.

Unity, Of God's People

Matthew 23:8-9

But don't you assume that title, for you have but one doctor, who is the Christ; as for you, you are all brethren alike.

Unmarried People

Matthew 19:9-12

and I tell you, that whoever shall put away his wife, except it be for adultery, and shall marry another, he committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her that is put away, causeth her to commit adultery.

Unnamed People Angry With Others

Mark 14:4

but some had a secret indignation, and said, why must the perfume be so wasted?

Useful People

2 Peter 1:8

for if you are possess'd of these virtues and improve therein, they will prevent the knowledge you have of our Lord Jesus Christ from being useless to others, and unprofitable to yourselves.

Virtues Of Young People

1 John 2:13

I write to you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked spirit. I write to you, little children, because ye have known the father.

Wealthy People

Luke 7:25

or did you go to see a man richly apparelled? for magnificent dress and splendid living, you must look into the courts of princes.

Welcoming Other People

Luke 16:4

I must do something that will secure me a reception in other families, when I have lost my place in this.

Where Are People?

John 9:12

then said they to him, where is he? I don't know, said he.

Why Do People Not Do This?

Mark 2:18

It was customary for the Pharisees, and the disciples of John, to fast; they came therefore and ask'd him, why do John's disciples, and the Pharisees fast so frequently, and not your disciples?

Writing On People

Hebrews 8:10

but this is the alliance that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord: I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

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