38 Bible Verses about Adults

Let no man look down on your youth. Be an example to the believers in speech and conduct, in love, in faith and chasteness.

A man's heart determines his way. Jehovah directs his steps.

Trust in Jehovah with all your heart. Do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge (recognize) Him and He will make your paths straight.

I know the plans (intentions) (thoughts) that I have for you, says Jehovah. They are plans (intentions) for peace and not disaster. They are intentions to give you a future filled with hope.

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to man. God is faithful and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your limits. He will make a way out, that you will be able to endure it.

Many intentions are in men's hearts. Only counsel from Jehovah will stand.

My son, listen to the instruction of your father. Do not forsake the law of your mother. Discipline and education are a graceful ornament on your head, and a golden chain around your neck.

Those who hope in Jehovah will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary! They will walk and not be faint.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Whatever you do, work at it without reservation, as to God, and not to men.

Peace I leave with you! My peace I give to you. I do not give as the world gives to you. Do not let your heart be troubled or full of fear.

You should be free from the love of money. Be content with what you have, for he has said: I will not leave you. I will not forsake you.

Do not rebuke (censure) (criticize) an elder, but appeal to him as a father, the younger men as brothers. Treat the elder women as mothers, the younger as sisters, with much honor.

My son, if sinners tempt you do not consent.

You should be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also forgave you through (by means of) Christ.

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness (mildness), self-control; against such there is no law.

Have I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage. Do not be afraid, neither be dismayed; for Jehovah your God is with you wherever you go.

Respect for Jehovah (YHWH) is the beginning of knowledge (truth) (understanding) (wisdom). Fools despise wisdom and instruction.

He told you, O lowly man, what is good and what Jehovah requires of you. You should display justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God!

I spoke to you that in me you might have peace. In the world you have tribulation. Be of good cheer for I have conquered the world!

God will wipe away all tears from their eyes. There will be no more death. There will be no more sorrow nor crying. There will be no more pain! The former things have passed away.

Without faith it is impossible to please God. He who comes to God must believe that he is and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

([Psalm of Solomon]) If Jehovah does not build the house, it is vain for the builders to work on it. If Jehovah does not protect a city, it is vain for the guard to stay alert.

Wine is a mocker! Strong drink leads to brawls. He who is intoxicated by it is not wise.

You have spent enough time in the past doing what unbelievers like to do. Your lives were spent in indecency, lusts, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and the disgusting worship of idols (false gods).

Lord Jehovah, I put my hope in you. I have trusted in you since I was young.

Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land Jehovah your God gives you.

A foolish (stupid) son is a grief to his father and bitterness to his mother.

Listen to your father who gave you life. Do not despise your mother when she is old.

Flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord with a clean heart. But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing they produce quarrels (controversy) (fighting). The Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind (gentle) to all, able to teach, and patient when wronged.read more.
He should instruct those who oppose using meekness. Perhaps God will give them repentance that they may know the truth.

Let us walk honestly as in the daytime, not in rioting and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and loose conduct, not in strife and jealousy.

Children are an inheritance from Jehovah. They are a blessing from him.

God has not given us a spirit of timidity (fear), but of power and love and discipline.

Do not fear for I am with you! Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.'

What? Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit? That one (Greek: hos he ho which, that one) is in you. You received it from God. You are not your own. You are bought with a price! Therefore glorify God in your body.

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others more important than you.

We walk by faith, not by sight.

not addicted to wine, not quarrelsome; but gentle, not contentious, no lover of money;