19 Bible Verses about Answering
Most Relevant Verses
A man has joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken at the right time, how good it is!
A mild answer turns away anger. Harsh words stir up anger.
The heart of the righteous studies how to answer. The mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
I make you know the certainty of the words of truth. And you will answer the words of truth to those who speak to you.
Be wise, my son, and make my heart happy and I will have an answer for anyone who criticizes (taunts) (torments) me.
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him.
Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own pride.
One of the other scribes came to him with a question: What commandment is the first of all?
When Jesus saw that he answered intelligently he said to him: You are not far from the kingdom of God. No man dared ask any questions after that.
They said to him: Who are you? We need to know so we can tell the ones who sent us.
Topics on Answering
Answering God
Psalm 91:15When you call to me, I will answer you. I will be with you when you are in trouble. I will deliver you and honor you.
Answering People
1 Peter 3:15Sanctify the Christ as Lord (kurios: master) in your hearts. Always be ready to answer every man who asks you a reason for your hope, yet with meekness (mildness) and respect!
God Answering Prayers
Isaiah 65:24Before they call I will answer! While they are still speaking I will hear.
God Not Answering
1 Samuel 8:18You will cry out because of the king whom you have chosen for yourselves. Jehovah will not answer you when that day comes.
Others Not Answering
Proverbs 1:28You will ask for my help, but I will not listen. You will search, but you will not find me.
