25 Bible Verses about Ability

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Matthew 25:15

To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one. He assigned according to the servants' ability. Then he went on his journey.

Romans 12:6-8

We have gifts that differ according to the grace that is given to us. Whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; or ministry, let us wait on our ministering; or he who teaches on teaching; or he who exhorts; on exhortation; he who gives let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

Genesis 47:6

the land of Egypt is theirs. Let them settle in the region of Goshen, the best part of the land. If there are any capable men among them, put them in charge of my own livestock.

Exodus 4:10-12

Moses said: O Jehovah I am not a man of words. I have never been so, and am not now, even after what you have said to your servant. Talking is hard for me, and I am slow of tongue. Jehovah said to him: Who has made man's mouth? Or who makes him mute or deaf, or seeing or blind? Is it not I, Jehovah? Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth. I will teach you what you are to say.

Exodus 6:30

But Moses protested to Jehovah: I am unskilled in speech. How then will Pharaoh listen to me?

1 Samuel 2:9

He guards the feet of his holy ones. The wicked are silenced in darkness. Man will not prevail by strength.

1 Samuel 17:32-37

David told Saul: No one should be discouraged because of this. I will go and fight this Philistine. Saul responded to David: You cannot fight this Philistine. You are just a boy. He has been a warrior since he was your age. David replied to Saul: I am a shepherd for my father's sheep. When a lion or a bear comes and carries off a sheep from the flock,read more.
I go after it, attack it, and rescue the lamb. If the lion or bear turns on me, I grab it by the throat and beat it to death. I have killed lions and bears. I will do the same to this heathen Philistine. He has defied the army of the living God. Jehovah saved me from lions and bears. He will save me from this Philistine. Saul answered: Go and Jehovah be with you.

1 Chronicles 26:6

His son Shemaiah also had sons, who were leaders in their father's family because they were very capable men.

Amos 2:14-16

Flight will perish from the swift! The strong will not increase his strength. The mighty will not save himself. The archer will not stand. The swift of foot will not save himself. The horseman will not deliver himself. The courageous among the mighty will run away naked in that day, said Jehovah.

Mark 6:2-6

Jesus taught in the synagogue on the Sabbath. Many were astonished when they heard him. They asked: Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to this man and how did he perform these mighty works by his hands? Is this the carpenter, the son of Mary, brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Are not his sisters here with us? He offended them. Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honor except in his own country, among his own people and in his own house.read more.
He laid his hands upon a few sick and healed them. Otherwise he did no mighty work there. He wondered at their unbelief. Then he went around to the villages teaching.

John 5:31-38

If I alone testify about myself, my testimony is not enough truth. There is another who testifies about me. I know that his evidence about me is true. You sent people to John the Baptist and he has witnessed about the truth.read more.
The testimony I receive is not from man. However I say these things that you may be saved. He was the lamp that burns and shines. You were willing to rejoice for a season in his light. The testimony I have is greater than that of John. The works I do are the works the Father gave me to accomplish. They testify that the Father has sent me. The Father who sent me testifies about me. You have not heard his voice nor seen him at any time. You do not have his word dwelling in you. This is because you do not believe in the person he has sent.

2 Corinthians 11:5-6

For I do not consider myself inferior to the super apostles. Though I am unskilled in speech, yet I am not in knowledge. We have in every way made this evident to you in all things.

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Leviticus 14:30

The one to be cleansed must take one of the mourning doves or pigeons, the one he can afford,

Leviticus 27:8

The person who is too poor to pay the required amount must stand in front of the priest. The priest will determine the amount based on what the person can afford.

Deuteronomy 16:17

Every man shall give, as he is able; according to the blessing Jehovah your God has given you.

Ezra 2:69

Every one, as he was able, gave for the work sixty-one thousand drachmas of gold, five thousand pounds of silver and a hundred priests' robes.

Nehemiah 5:8

I said to them: We have given whatever we were able to give, to make our brothers the Jews free. They were servants and prisoners of the nations. Would you now give up your brothers for a price? Are they to become our property? They said nothing. They answered not a word!

Ability » God's Ability » To make grace abound

Ability » God's Ability » To subdue all things

Philippians 3:21

Christ will, through his power, bring everything under his authority. He will change our humble bodies and make them like his glorified (glorious) body (literally and figuratively: body of his glory). He is able to subject all things to himself.

Ability » God's Ability » To guard the soul's treasures

Ability » God's Ability » To do exceeding abundantly

Ability » God's Ability » To save to the uttermost

Ability » God's Ability » To fulfil promises

Ability » God's Ability » Able to deliver

Daniel 3:17

If it is so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the blazing furnace. He will deliver us out of your hand, O king.

Ability » God's Ability » To keep from falling

Jude 1:24

Now to him that is able to guard you from stumbling, and to set you before the presence of his glory without blemish with exceeding joy.

Ability » God's Ability » To raise up children from stones

Luke 3:8

Produce fruit that is worthy of repentance. Do not say we have Abraham for our father. I tell you, that God is able to make these stones into children for Abraham.

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Matthew 9:28

He went into a nearby house. The blind men followed him. Jesus asked them: Do you believe that I can heal you? They said: Yes Lord.

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