63 Bible Verses about Angels

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Hebrews 1:7

And of the angels he says, Who makes his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire;

2 Peter 2:11

where the angels who are greater in strength and power do not bring against them a reproachful judgment;

Revelation 22:8

And I am John who heard and saw these thing; and when I heard and when I saw I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel that showed me these things.

Revelation 19:10

And I fell before his feet to worship him. And he said to me, See [that you do it] not; I am your fellow-servant and of your brothers who have the testimony of Jesus; worship God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

Revelation 22:9

And he said to me, See [that you do it] not; for I am your fellow servant and of your brothers the prophets and of those that keep the words of this book; worship God.

Hebrews 1:4

being made as much greater than the angels as he has inherited a more excellent name than they.

Revelation 14:14

And I saw, and behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud one sitting like the Son of man, having on his head a crown of gold and in his hand a sharp sickle.

Revelation 18:21

And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall Babylon the great city be cast down, and shall be found no more.

Revelation 20:1

And I saw an angel descending from heaven, having the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand.

Revelation 21:17

And he measured its wall, a hundred and forty-four cubits, the measure of a man, which was of the angel.

Hebrews 2:5

For he did not subject to angels the world to come, of which we speak.

1 Peter 1:12

to whom it was revealed that they ministered not to themselves but to us those things which have now been declared to you by those who preached to you the good news, with the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, into which the angels desire to look.

1 Corinthians 6:3

Know you not that we shall judge angels? Much more then things pertaining to this life?

Hebrews 2:16

For indeed he helped not angels, but he helped the descendants of Abraham.

Hebrews 2:7

Thou didst make him a little lower than angels, thou didst crown him with glory and honor,

Acts 23:8

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit, but the Pharisees confess both.

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Angels » Wait upon Christ

Matthew 24:31

And he shall send his angels with a loud sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather his elect from the four winds, from the one end of heaven to the other.

Angels » Of the churches

Revelation 3:14

And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write, These things says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God,

Revelation 1:20-1

the mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are angels of the seven churches, and the seven candlesticks the seven churches. To the angel of the church in Ephesus write, These things says he that holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks,

Revelation 2:12

And to the angel of the church in Pergamus write, These things says he that has the two-edged sharp sword,

Revelation 2:18

And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, These things says the Son of God, he that has his eyes like a flame of fire and his feet like fine brass,

Angels » Of wrath, execute the judgments of God

More verses: Isaiah 37:36 Acts 12:23

Angels » Are ministering spirits

Acts 12:7-11

And behold, an angel of the Lord came, and a light shone in the building; and striking Peter on the side he awoke him saying, Arise quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. And the angel said to him, Gird yourself, and tie on your sandals. And he did so. And he said to him, Put your cloak about you, and follow me. And going out he followed him, and knew not that it was real which was done by the angel, but thought he saw a vision. read more.
And passing through the first guard, and the second, they came to the iron gate leading into the city, which opened to them of itself, and going out they went forward one street, and immediately the angel left him. And Peter coming to himself said, Now I know that the Lord has really sent his angel and delivered me from the hand of Herod and all the expectation of the Jews.

Angels » Execute the purposes of God

Matthew 28:2

And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descending from heaven came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it.

Revelation 5:2

And I saw a mighty angel proclaim with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book and to break its seven seals?

Matthew 13:39-42

the enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the consummation of the world; and the reapers are angels. As, therefore, poisonous darnel is collected and burned with fire, so shall it be at the consummation of the world. The Son of man will send his angels, and they shall collect out of his kingdom all offenses, and all that commit wickedness, read more.
and cast them into a furnace of fire; and there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

More verses: John 5:4

Angels » In heaven

Revelation 7:11

And all the angels stood around the throne and the elders and the four cherubs, and fell down before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,

More verses: Revelation 8:2

Angels » Are of different orders

Jude 1:9

But Michael the arch-angel, when disputing with the devil he reasoned about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a charge of blasphemy, but said, The Lord rebuke you.

Angels » Called » Angel of the lord

Matthew 28:2

And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descending from heaven came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it.

Matthew 1:20

But while he was thinking of these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is by the Holy Spirit,

Matthew 2:13

And when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and remain there till I tell you; for Herod will seek the young child to destroy it.

Matthew 2:19

And when Herod had died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, in Egypt, saying,

Angels » Fallen

Jude 1:6

and the angels who kept not their own province, but left their habitation, he has kept under darkness in eternal chains, for the judgment of the great day;

Angels » Are subject to Christ

Ephesians 1:21

above every principality and authority and power and lordship, and every name that is named, not only in this life but also in that to come,

Angels » Shall attend Christ at his second coming

Angels » Nature » Hosts

Luke 2:13

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,

Angels » Innumerable

More verses: Jude 1:14

Angels » Obedience

Jude 1:6

and the angels who kept not their own province, but left their habitation, he has kept under darkness in eternal chains, for the judgment of the great day;

More verses: 2 Peter 2:11

Angels » Communicate the will of God and Christ

Angels » The angels accompanying Christ when he returns

Angels » Not to be worshipped

Revelation 19:10

And I fell before his feet to worship him. And he said to me, See [that you do it] not; I am your fellow-servant and of your brothers who have the testimony of Jesus; worship God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

Revelation 22:9

And he said to me, See [that you do it] not; for I am your fellow servant and of your brothers the prophets and of those that keep the words of this book; worship God.

Angels » Celebrate the praises of God

Luke 2:13-14

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest [heavens], on earth peace, and among men good will!

Angels » Knowledge of » Earthly things

Luke 9:31

who appearing in glory spoke of his departure which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.

1 Timothy 5:21

I charge you before God, and Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that you keep these things without prejudice, doing nothing from partiality.

More verses: 1 Peter 1:12

Angels » Of different orders

Jude 1:9

But Michael the arch-angel, when disputing with the devil he reasoned about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a charge of blasphemy, but said, The Lord rebuke you.

Angels » Who are as angels

Matthew 22:29-32

And Jesus answered and said to them, You err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are married, but are as angels in heaven. But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was spoken to you by God, saying, read more.
I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not a God of the dead, but of the living.

Mark 12:24-27

Jesus said to them, Do you not err on this account, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God? For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are married, but are like angels in heaven. But concerning the dead, that they rise, have you not read in the book of Moses, how God spoke to him at the bush, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? read more.
He is not a God of the dead, but of the living; you greatly err.

Luke 20:34-38

And Jesus said to them, The children of this life marry and are married; but those who are judged worthy to attain that life, and the resurrection of the dead, neither marry nor are married; neither can they die any more; for they are equal to the angels, and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. read more.
But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed at the bush, when he called the Lord, The God of Abraham, and God of Isaac, and God of Jacob. But God is not [a God] of the dead, but of the living; for all live to him.

Angels » Know and delight in the gospel of Christ

1 Peter 1:12

to whom it was revealed that they ministered not to themselves but to us those things which have now been declared to you by those who preached to you the good news, with the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, into which the angels desire to look.

Ephesians 3:9-10

and to enlighten all men as to the dispensation of the mystery concealed from eternity in God who created all things, that now to the principalities and powers in the heavenly [worlds] should be made known, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God,

Angels » Worship God and Christ

Hebrews 1:6

And again, when be brings the first-born into the world he says, And let all the angels of God worship him.

Philippians 2:9-11

Wherefore God also highly exalted him, and gave him a name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, of beings in heaven and in the earth and under the earth, and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Angels » Execute the judgments of God

Angels » The law given by the ministration of

Angels » Ministration of, obtained by prayer

Acts 12:7

And behold, an angel of the Lord came, and a light shone in the building; and striking Peter on the side he awoke him saying, Arise quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

Angels » Minister to Christ

Angels » Nature » Aspects of

Angels » The lord creating the angels

Hebrews 1:6-7

And again, when be brings the first-born into the world he says, And let all the angels of God worship him. And of the angels he says, Who makes his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire;

Angels » Created by God and Christ

Angels » Do not marry

Luke 20:35

but those who are judged worthy to attain that life, and the resurrection of the dead, neither marry nor are married;

Angels » Shall execute the purposes of Christ

Matthew 13:41

The Son of man will send his angels, and they shall collect out of his kingdom all offenses, and all that commit wickedness,

Matthew 24:31

And he shall send his angels with a loud sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather his elect from the four winds, from the one end of heaven to the other.

Angels » Worship God

Hebrews 1:6

And again, when be brings the first-born into the world he says, And let all the angels of God worship him.

Philippians 2:9-11

Wherefore God also highly exalted him, and gave him a name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, of beings in heaven and in the earth and under the earth, and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Angels » Announced: » The resurrection of Christ

Luke 24:23

and not finding his body, came, saying that they had seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive.

Matthew 28:5-7

And the angel answered and said to the women, Fear not, for I know that you seek Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he is raised, as he said. Come and see the place where the Lord lay, and go immediately and tell his disciples that he is raised from the dead; and behold, he will go before you into Galilee; there shall you see him. Behold, I have told you.

Angels » Not to be worshiped

Revelation 19:10

And I fell before his feet to worship him. And he said to me, See [that you do it] not; I am your fellow-servant and of your brothers who have the testimony of Jesus; worship God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

Revelation 22:8-9

And I am John who heard and saw these thing; and when I heard and when I saw I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel that showed me these things. And he said to me, See [that you do it] not; for I am your fellow servant and of your brothers the prophets and of those that keep the words of this book; worship God.

Angels » Have charge over the children of God

Angels » Obey the will of God

Angels » Nature » Created

Angels » Are innumerable

Angels » Who the angels guard

Angels » Are examples of meekness

Jude 1:9

But Michael the arch-angel, when disputing with the devil he reasoned about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a charge of blasphemy, but said, The Lord rebuke you.

2 Peter 2:11

where the angels who are greater in strength and power do not bring against them a reproachful judgment;

Angels » Rejoice over every repentant sinner

Angels » Announced: » The conception of john the baptist

Luke 1:13

And the angel said to him, Fear not, Zachariah, for your prayer is heard, and your wife Elizabeth shall bear you a son; and you shall call his name John.

Luke 1:36

And behold Elizabeth, your relative, even she is pregnant with a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month to her called barren;

Angels » Nature » Mighty

2 Peter 2:11

where the angels who are greater in strength and power do not bring against them a reproachful judgment;

Angels » Examples of » Meekness

Jude 1:9

But Michael the arch-angel, when disputing with the devil he reasoned about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a charge of blasphemy, but said, The Lord rebuke you.

2 Peter 2:11

where the angels who are greater in strength and power do not bring against them a reproachful judgment;

Angels » Called » Principalities » Powers

Angels » Nature » Holy

Angels » Announced: » The conception of Christ

Matthew 1:20-21

But while he was thinking of these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is by the Holy Spirit, and she shall bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins.

Angels » Are elect

1 Timothy 5:21

I charge you before God, and Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that you keep these things without prejudice, doing nothing from partiality.

Angels » Are wise

Angels » Are holy

Angels » Announced: » The birth of Christ

Luke 2:10-12

And the angel said to them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good news of a great joy, which shall be for all people. For to you was born to-day in the city of David, a Saviour who is the anointed Lord. And this shall be a sign to you. You shall find the babe wrapped in bandages, lying in a manger.

Angels » Nature » Wise

Angels » Are mighty

Angels » Announced: » The ascension and second coming of Christ

Acts 1:11

and they said, Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking at heaven? This Jesus taken up from you to heaven shall so come in the manner in which you have seen him go to heaven.

Angels » Men » Called » Angels

Angels » Called » Morning stars

Angels » Nature » Immortal

Angels » Nature » Elect

1 Timothy 5:21

I charge you before God, and Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that you keep these things without prejudice, doing nothing from partiality.

Chariots » Illustrative of » Angels

Glorifying God » Exemplified » Angels

Luke 2:14

Glory to God in the highest [heavens], on earth peace, and among men good will!

Idolatry » Objects of » Angels

Praise » Is obligatory upon » Angels

Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Was attested by » Angels

Luke 24:23

and not finding his body, came, saying that they had seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive.

Matthew 28:5-7

And the angel answered and said to the women, Fear not, for I know that you seek Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he is raised, as he said. Come and see the place where the Lord lay, and go immediately and tell his disciples that he is raised from the dead; and behold, he will go before you into Galilee; there shall you see him. Behold, I have told you.

Luke 24:4-7

And while they were in doubt about this, behold, two men stood by them in shining clothing. And [the women] being afraid, and bowing their faces to the earth, they said to them, Why do you seek the living with the dead? He is not here, but is raised. Remember how he told you while he was yet in Galilee, read more.
saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of wicked men to be crucified, and on the third day rise again.

The second coming of Christ » Foretold by » Angels

Acts 1:10-11

And as they looked steadily to heaven while he went, behold, two men stood by them in white clothing; and they said, Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking at heaven? This Jesus taken up from you to heaven shall so come in the manner in which you have seen him go to heaven.

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Angels Activities Among Unbelievers

Revelation 14:6-10

And I saw another angel flying in mid-heaven, having the eternal gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth and to every nation and tribe and tongue and people,

Angels Activities In The End Times

Revelation 7:2-3

And I saw another angel ascend from the east, having the seal of the living God, and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was given to injure the earth and the sea,

Angels as agents of judgment

Acts 12:18-23

And when it was day there was no small stir among the soldiers as to what had become of Peter.

Angels Doing God's Work

Matthew 28:2-7

And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descending from heaven came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it.

Angels Hands

Luke 4:11

and they shall bear you up on their hands, lest at any time you dash your foot against a stone.

Angels Not To Be Worshipped

Revelation 22:8-9

And I am John who heard and saw these thing; and when I heard and when I saw I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel that showed me these things.

Angels Singing

Luke 2:13-14

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,

Angels, as God's messengers

Luke 1:11-13

And an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense;

Angels, Important Events

Acts 7:38

This is he that was with the assembly in the wilderness, with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers, who received the living oracles to give us,

Angels, Ministry To Believers

Acts 12:7-11

And behold, an angel of the Lord came, and a light shone in the building; and striking Peter on the side he awoke him saying, Arise quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

Angels, Nt Appearances

Luke 1:11-20

And an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense;

Evil Angels

Romans 8:38

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers,

Four Angels

Revelation 7:1

And after this I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that no wind might blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.

Heaven And Angels

Revelation 8:2

And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and there were given them seven trumpets.

Ranks Of Angels

Jude 1:9

But Michael the arch-angel, when disputing with the devil he reasoned about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a charge of blasphemy, but said, The Lord rebuke you.

Strength Of Angels

Revelation 10:1

AND I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud, and an iris was about his head, and his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire,

Thousands Of Angels Worship God

Revelation 5:11-12

And I saw, and heard a voice of many angels about the throne, and of the cherubs, and of the elders,??nd the number of them was ten thousands of ten thousands and thousands of thousands,??12 saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was killed to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.

Two Angels

Acts 1:10

And as they looked steadily to heaven while he went, behold, two men stood by them in white clothing;

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