19 Bible Verses about Answering
Most Relevant Verses
A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time -- how good it is!
A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
to show you true and reliable words, so that you may give accurate answers to those who sent you?
Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, so that I may answer anyone who taunts me.
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you yourself also be like him.
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own estimation.
Now one of the experts in the law came and heard them debating. When he saw that Jesus answered them well, he asked him, "Which commandment is the most important of all?"
When Jesus saw that he had answered thoughtfully, he said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." Then no one dared any longer to question him.
Then they said to him, "Who are you? Tell us so that we can give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?"
Topics on Answering
Answering God
Psalm 91:15When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him when he is in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him honor.
Answering People
1 Peter 3:15But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.
God Answering Prayers
Isaiah 65:24Before they even call out, I will respond; while they are still speaking, I will hear.
God Not Answering
1 Samuel 8:18In that day you will cry out because of your king whom you have chosen for yourselves, but the Lord won't answer you in that day."
Others Not Answering
Proverbs 1:28Then they will call to me, but I will not answer; they will diligently seek me, but they will not find me.
