81 Bible Verses about Faith

(for we walk by faith, not by sight.)

All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but beholding them at a great distance, though believing and embracing them, and confessing that they were strangers and sojourners in the land.

but these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

that all may be one; as thou, Father, in me, and I in thee, that these also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

and said to him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which signifies, Sent.) Then he went and washed, and came seeing.

Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretching out his hand, touched him, and said to him, I will; be thou cleansed.

And looking towards them, he said, Go, shew yourselves to the priests. And it came to pass, that as they were on the road, they were made clean.

Then Jesus beholding their faith, saith to the paralytic, Son, thy sins are forgiven thee.

And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace, and be whole from thy distressing disease.

that the test of your faith (much more precious than that of gold, which is of a perishing nature, though proved by fire) may be found unto praise and honour and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ:

Blessed is the man who patiently supports temptation: for when he is proved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to those who love him.

knowing that the proof of your faith produceth patience.

When any person heareth the word of the kingdom, and doth not understand it, the wicked one cometh, and snatcheth away what was sown on his heart: such is he who is the sown by the road-side. But the sown on the rocky soil, is he who having heard the word, and instantly with joy receiving it, hath not really root in himself, but is merely temporary: and when tribulation or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately he is stumbled. read more.
But the sown among the thorns, is he who heareth the word, and the anxiety about this world and the deceitfulness of riches, choketh the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

By faith Abraham, called to go forth unto a place which he should in future obtain as an heritage, obeyed; and he went forth, not knowing whither he was going.

By faith Abraham, when tried, offered up Isaac; and he who had received the promise, presented in sacrifice his only begotten son,

that the test of your faith (much more precious than that of gold, which is of a perishing nature, though proved by fire) may be found unto praise and honour and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ:

knowing that the proof of your faith produceth patience.

So when he came into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus said to them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yes, Lord.

let us come to him with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and the body washed with pure water:

holding faith and a good conscience, which some having renounced, as touching the faith, have been shipwrecked:

but let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.

Strain every nerve in the noble conflict of faith, lay fast hold on eternal life, unto which also thou hast been called, and hast confessed the good confession before many witnesses.

and over all lifting up the shield of faith, with which ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

But when Peter came to Antioch I withstood him to his face, because he was blameable.

Only conduct yourselves worthily as becometh the gospel of Christ; that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul wrestling together in the faith of the gospel;

Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you concerning the common salvation, I held it necessary to write unto you, exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered unto the saints.

This testimony is true. For which cause rebuke them with severity, that they may be sound in the faith;

but the others of love, knowing that I am exposed for the defence of the gospel.

But when they believed Philip, who preached the glad tidings of the things which related to the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised both men and women.

And not for them do I make request only, but also for those who shall believe in me through their word;

Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but the ministers through whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to each [of us]?

How then shall they call upon him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe on him of whom they have not heard? but how shall they hear without a preacher? and how shall they preach unless they are sent? as it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, of those who preach the glad tidings of good things!"

Faith then cometh by report, but the report by the word of God.

Then said Jesus unto him, This [is the point]: if thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

And Jesus said to the centurion, Go; and as thou hast believed, be it to thee. And his servant was cured at that very hour.

Then he touched their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. And their eyes were opened; and Jesus strictly charged them, saying, Take care that no person know it.

Then said Jesus unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard, ye shall say to this mountain, Remove from hence, thither, and it will remove; and nothing will be impossible for you.

But Jesus addressing them, said, Verily I tell you, if ye have faith, and entertain no doubt, not only shall ye do what is done to the fig-tree, but if ye should even say to this mountain, Be lifted up, and be cast into the sea, it be done.

BEING justified therefore by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

and by this man shall every one who believeth be justified from all things, from which it was not possible that he should be justified by the law of Moses.

But now distinct from the law the righteousness of God is manifest, receiving testimony from the law and the prophets; the righteousness of God indeed by faith in Jesus Christ unto all and upon all that believe: for there is no difference:

We conclude therefore that by faith a man is justified, without works of law.

knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law; because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

For this favour on the part of Christ is granted you, not only that ye should believe on him, but also that ye should suffer for his sake;

For, I say, by the grace which is given unto me, to every one that is among you, not to think of himself above what he ought to think; but to think soberly, as God has divided to every one the measure of faith.

For by grace ye are saved through faith, and this not of yourselves; it is the gift of God:

Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

If God then so clothe a vegetable of the field, which to-day is, [in beauty], and tomorrow is cast into the furnace, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?

And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then arising, he issued his mandate to the winds, and to the sea; and there was a great calm.

Then immediately Jesus stretching out his hand, laid hold on him, and said to him, O thou of little faith, wherefore dost thou doubt?

But when Jesus knew it, he said unto them, Why are ye reasoning among yourselves, O ye of little faith, because ye have not taken bread?

If God then so clothe a vegetable of the field, which to-day is, [in beauty], and tomorrow is cast into the furnace, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?

And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then arising, he issued his mandate to the winds, and to the sea; and there was a great calm.

Then immediately Jesus stretching out his hand, laid hold on him, and said to him, O thou of little faith, wherefore dost thou doubt?

But when Jesus knew it, he said unto them, Why are ye reasoning among yourselves, O ye of little faith, because ye have not taken bread?

Jesus answered them; I told you, and ye believed not: the works which I do in the name of my Father, they bear witness of me.

and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for there is not faith in all.

Now, though he had done so many miracles before them, they believed not on him:

And when some were hardened, and infidel, speaking evil of the way before the people, he withdrew from them, and separated the disciples, discoursing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.

And as Jesus was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he saith to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Then immediately quitting their nets they followed him. read more.
And going on from thence, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. Then they instantly quitting the ship and their father, followed him.

Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, unto whom shall we go from thee? thou hast the words of eternal life. And we have believed and known that thou art the Messiah, the Son of the living God.

And as he walked near the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, Come after me, and I will appoint you to be fishers of men: and immediately leaving their nets, they followed him. read more.
And going from thence a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, and others in the vessel mending the nets. And immediately he called them: and leaving their father Zebedee in the vessel with the hirelings, they went after him.

And when he ceased speaking, he said to Simon, Go off into deep water, and shoot your nets for a draught. And Simon answering, said unto him, Sir, we have been toiling all night, and have taken nothing: but at thy command I will shoot the net.

that unto the Gentiles the benediction pronounced on Abraham might come by Jesus Christ, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit by faith.

In whom ye also [trusted] after ye had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, ye have been sealed with the holy Spirit of promise,

So when I had begun to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, just as on us at the beginning. Then I recollected the word of the Lord, how he had said, John indeed baptised with water; but ye shall be baptised with the Holy Ghost. If God then gave an equal gift to them even as to us, on believing on the Lord Jesus Christ; I, indeed, who was I, that I should be able to restrain God?

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith exerting its energy by love.

For the end of the commandment is love out of a clean heart, and good conscience, and faith unfeigned:

hearing of thy love and faith which thou hast towards the Lord Jesus, and unto all the saints;

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works which I do shall he do also; yea, and greater than these shall he do; because I go to the Father.

if ye abide in faith grounded and firm, and never moved aside from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which hath been preached to the whole creation which is under heaven, of which I Paul am a minister.

For the scripture saith, "Every one who believeth in him shall not be confounded."

and saith unto them, Go into the village opposite to you: and immediately as you enter it, you will find a foal tied, on which no man yet hath rode; loose him, and bring him hither.

Then Jesus hearing it, addressed him, saying, Fear not, only believe, and she shall be saved.

Then said Jesus unto him, This [is the point]: if thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

Then said Jesus unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard, ye shall say to this mountain, Remove from hence, thither, and it will remove; and nothing will be impossible for you.

But Jesus addressing them, said, Verily I tell you, if ye have faith, and entertain no doubt, not only shall ye do what is done to the fig-tree, but if ye should even say to this mountain, Be lifted up, and be cast into the sea, it be done.

And they came to Jericho. And as he was going out of Jericho with his disciples, and a great multitude, Bartimeus, the blind, the son of Timeus, sat by the road-side begging: and hearing that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by, he began to cry out, and say, O Son of David, Jesus, have mercy on me! And many chid him, that he should be silent: but he cried out so much the more, Son of David, have mercy on me! read more.
And Jesus stood still, and ordered him to be called: and they call the blind man, saying to him, Cheer up, arise; he calleth thee. Then casting off his cloak, he arose, and came to Jesus. And Jesus addressing him, said, What dost thou wish that I should do for thee? And the blind man said to him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight! Then said Jesus unto him, Go thy way: thy faith hath saved thee. And immediately he received sight, and followed Jesus in the road.

And, behold, two blind men sat by the road side, who hearing that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, son of David! And the multitude checked them, that they should be silent; but they cried out the more, Have mercy on us, Lord, son of David. And Jesus standing called them, and said, What desire ye, that I should do for you? read more.
They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened. Then Jesus, moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and immediately their eyes recovered sight, and they followed him.

And it came to pass, as he drew nigh to Jerusalem, a certain blind man sat by the road-side begging: and hearing the multitude passing by, he inquired what was the cause. And they told him, that Jesus the Nazarean is going by. read more.
And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me! And they who were going before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Son of David, have mercy on me! Then Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be brought to him: and when he was come near, he asked him, saying, What wist thou that I should do for thee? Then he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.

Who contrary to hope, in hope believed, that he should be the father of many nations, according to what was said, "So shall thy seed be." And not being weak in faith, he regarded not his own body now deadened, being about an hundred years old, nor the deadness of Sarah's womb: for he disputed not against the promise of God with unbelief; but was mighty in faith, giving glory to God; read more.
and enjoyed the fullest assurance, that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

By faith Abraham, called to go forth unto a place which he should in future obtain as an heritage, obeyed; and he went forth, not knowing whither he was going. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the co-heirs of the same promise. For he expected a city having foundations, of which God is the planner and architect. read more.
By faith also that very Sarah, who was barren, received ability for the conception of seed, and past the usual time of life brought forth a child, because she accounted that he who promised it, would be true to his promise. Wherefore even from one person, and he become dead in respect to these matters, there sprang a race, as the stars of heaven for multitude, and as the sand, which is on the shore of the sea, innumerable. All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but beholding them at a great distance, though believing and embracing them, and confessing that they were strangers and sojourners in the land. Now they who speak thus, shew evidently that they are in earnest search of their native country. And if indeed they had fixed their minds on that from whence they had gone forth, they might have had opportunity to go back to it again. But now their longing desires are after a better country, that is, the heavenly one: wherefore God is not ashamed of them to be called their God: for he hath prepared a city for them. By faith Abraham, when tried, offered up Isaac; and he who had received the promise, presented in sacrifice his only begotten son, unto whom it had been said, "That by Isaac shall there be a seed bearing thy name:" reasoning that God was able to raise him up again, even from the dead; from whence also figuratively he had received him.

And it came to pass, on the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a great multitude met him. And, behold, a man from among the multitude cried out aloud, saying, Master, I pray thee, look upon my son; for he is my only begotten. And, behold! a spirit taketh him, and suddenly he crieth out, and convulseth him, with foaming; and bruising him, with difficulty retires from him. read more.
And I besought thy disciples that they would cast him out, and they could not. Then Jesus answering, said, O faithless and perverse generation! how long shall I be with you, how long shall I bear with you? bring hither thy son. And while he was yet approaching the devil threw him down, and violently convulsed him. Then Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and cured the child; and restored him to his father.

And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a man, kneeling down to him, and saying, Lord, have compassion on my son, for he is a lunatic, and suffers grievously; for oftentimes he falleth into the fire, and often into the water. And I brought him to thy disciples, and they have not been able to cure him. read more.
Then Jesus answering, said, O generation, faithless, and perverse! how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him hither to me. And Jesus rebuked him, and the devil came out of him; and the child was cured from that hour. Then the disciples of Jesus coming privately, said, Why could not we cast it out? Then said Jesus unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard, ye shall say to this mountain, Remove from hence, thither, and it will remove; and nothing will be impossible for you. But this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.

And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great crowd around them, and the scribes disputing with them. And immediately all the multitude, when they beheld him, were struck with amazement, and coming to him, saluted him. And he asked the scribes, What are ye disputing about among yourselves? read more.
And one of the people addressing him, said, Master, I have brought my son to thee, who hath a dumb spirit; and wherever he seizeth him, he throws him into strong convulsions: and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and pines away. And I spoke to thy disciples, that they should cast him out; and they were unable. Then addressing him, he said, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him to me. And they brought him unto him. And seeing him, instantly the spirit threw him into convulsions; and falling to the ground, he rolled about, foaming at the mouth. And he asked his father, For how long a time hath this been the case with him? And he replied, From his infancy. And often it hath cast him into the fire, and into water, to destroy him: but if thou art able, have compassion upon us, and help us. Then said Jesus unto him, This [is the point]: if thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. And immediately the father of the child said with tears, I believe, Lord! help my unbelief! Then Jesus, seeing that the multitude were running up to him, rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I command thee, come out of him, and enter into him no more. And screaming, and convulsing him violently, it came out: and the child lay as if dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead. But Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him up; and he arose. And when he was come into the house, the disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast it out? And he said to them, this kind can be driven out by nothing but prayer and fasting.

And going on board a vessel, his disciples followed him. And, behold, there was a great tempest in the sea, so that the vessel was hid by the waves; but he was asleep. And his disciples coming, awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we are perishing! read more.
And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then arising, he issued his mandate to the winds, and to the sea; and there was a great calm. And the men marvelled, saying, What a wondrous man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!

And sending the multitude away, they took him just as he was in the vessel; and there were also some other little vessels with him. And a great hurricane arose, and the waves broke into the vessel, so that it was now full of water: and he was in the stern, sleeping on a pillow: and they awoke him, and say unto him, Master, is it no concern to thee that we are perishing? read more.
And rising, he with authority charged the wind, and said to the sea, Silence! be still! And the wind subsided, and there was a great calm. And he said to them, Why are ye so timorous? How is it that ye have not confidence? And they were filled with the most reverential awe, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

And it came to pass on one of the days, that he went himself into a ship, and his disciples, and said unto them, Let us pass over to the farther side of the lake. And they set fail. And while they were on the passage, he went to sleep: and a hurricane of wind rushed down on the lake; and they were filled with water, and imminent danger. Then they came and awoke him, saying, Master, Master, we are perishing. Then arising, he issued his command to the wind, and the billows of water, and they subsided, and there was a calm. read more.
And he said to them, Where is your faith? And they feared and were astonished, saying one to another, Well! what a man is this! that he commands even the winds and the sea, and they obey him. And they sailed over unto the region of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee.

So also faith, if it hath not works, is dead itself.

For as the body without breath is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

choosing rather to suffer afflictions with the people of God, than to have a temporary fruition of sin; esteeming the reproach of Christ riches greater than the treasures of Egypt: for he looked earnestly to the recompence of reward. By faith he forsook Egypt, not intimidated by the wrath of the king: for he boldly persisted, as seeing the invisible [Jehovah]. read more.
By faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of the blood, that the destroyer of the first-born might not touch them. By faith they passed through the Red sea, as on dry ground; which the Egyptians attempting to do were swallowed up.

And as Jesus was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he saith to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Then immediately quitting their nets they followed him. read more.
And going on from thence, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. Then they instantly quitting the ship and their father, followed him.

He first finds his own brother Simon, and saith to him, We have found the Messiah (which is, being translated, the Christ).

And as he walked near the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, Come after me, and I will appoint you to be fishers of men: and immediately leaving their nets, they followed him. read more.
And going from thence a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, and others in the vessel mending the nets. And immediately he called them: and leaving their father Zebedee in the vessel with the hirelings, they went after him.

Admitted; by unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not high minded, but fear:

not that we have dominion over your faith, but are fellow-helpers of your joy; for by faith ye stand.

Having then the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore I have spoken, we also believe, and therefore speak;

And this is the will of him that sent me, That every one who seeth the Son, and believeth on him, should have life eternal: and I will raise him up at the last day.

that every one who believeth on him may not perish, but have life eternal.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.

And what more shall I say: for the time would fail me if I should make a narration concerning Gideon, and Barac, and Sampson, and Jephtha, and David, and Samuel, and the prophets: who by faith vanquished kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

And these all though having obtained a testimony by faith, received not the promise:

King Agrippa! believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.

(for we walk by faith, not by sight.)

and the father of circumcision, not to those who are of the circumcision merely, but who also tread in the steps of the faith of our father Abraham, which he exercised while uncircumcised.

This commandment, son Timothy, I give thee, according to the prophecies which were before delivered concerning thee, that by them thou mightest war a good warfare;

Strain every nerve in the noble conflict of faith, lay fast hold on eternal life, unto which also thou hast been called, and hast confessed the good confession before many witnesses.

For which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know on whom I have placed my confidence, and am persuaded that he is mighty to guard my deposit unto the great day.

let us come to him with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and the body washed with pure water:

And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a vast multitude believing, turned to the Lord.

that your faith might not stand on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God.

Now while he was at Jerusalem at the passover, during the feast, many believed on his name, when they beheld the miracles which he did.

As he spake these words, many believed on him.

Then many of the Jews who came to Mary, and saw what Jesus had done, believed on him.

because on his account many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.

But the scripture hath shut up all things under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.

that ye be not slothful, but imitators of those who, by faith and long suffering, are inheriting the promises.

For the end of the commandment is love out of a clean heart, and good conscience, and faith unfeigned:

recalling to my memory the unfeigned faith which was in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that [it is] in thee also.

By faith Moses, when he became a grown man, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;

By faith he forsook Egypt, not intimidated by the wrath of the king: for he boldly persisted, as seeing the invisible [Jehovah].

strengthening the souls of the brethren, exhorting them to abide firm in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must pass into the kingdom of heaven.

if ye abide in faith grounded and firm, and never moved aside from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which hath been preached to the whole creation which is under heaven, of which I Paul am a minister.

For therefore do we labour and are exposed to abuse, because we have hoped in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of the faithful.

for he healed many; insomuch, that they thronged in upon him, that they might touch him, as many as had afflictive diseases.

and they besought him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment: and as many as touched it were cured.

And when they came out of the vessel, immediately perceiving him, running through all parts of that country, they began to carry about on couches those who were afflicted with diseases, wherever they heard that he was. And wherever they entered into villages or cities, or country places, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch, if but the fringe on his garment; and as many as touched it, were cured.

and enjoyed the fullest assurance, that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but beholding them at a great distance, though believing and embracing them, and confessing that they were strangers and sojourners in the land.

I am crucified with Christ, yet I live; though no more I, but Christ liveth in me: and my present life in the flesh, is a life by faith in the Son of God, who hath loved me, and delivered up himself for me.

but these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

by whom also we have had an introduction through faith into this grace in which we have stood fast, and are rejoicing in hope of the glory of God.

in whom we have boldness and access with confidence to God by the faith of him.

and that from a child thou hast known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ.

but these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.

Wherefore I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you.

And they brought unto him little children, that he should touch them: but his disciples rebuked those who brought them.

But he replied not a word to her. Then his disciples came and intreated him, saying, Send her away; for she is crying aloud after us.

And ye became imitators of us, and of the Lord, receiving the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost;

But now when Timothy returned to us from you, and brought us the glad tidings of your faith and love, and that ye retain a kind remembrance of us always, earnestly desirous to see us, as we are also to see you: for this cause we have felt consolation, brethren, in you under all our tribulation and distress, because of your fidelity. For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.

We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as it is fit, because your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all towards each other aboundeth: so that we ourselves make our boast of you among the churches of God, for your patience and fidelity under all your persecutions and afflictions which ye endure:

For ye are all the sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

But as many as did receive him, on them he bestowed authority to become children of God, even on those who believe on his name:

Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, "Behold, I lay in Sion a cornerstone, elect, precious, and the believer on him shall never be confounded."

Afterwards he spake to Thomas, Bring hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and take thy hand, and thrust into my side: and be not incredulous, but a believer.

Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we may work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye should believe on him whom he hath sent.

nor to attend to fables and endless genealogies, which give occasion to disputes rather than godly edification, which is by faith; [so do].

But ye, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying by the Holy Ghost,

And what more shall I say: for the time would fail me if I should make a narration concerning Gideon, and Barac, and Sampson, and Jephtha, and David, and Samuel, and the prophets:

By faith Abraham, when tried, offered up Isaac; and he who had received the promise, presented in sacrifice his only begotten son, unto whom it had been said, "That by Isaac shall there be a seed bearing thy name:" reasoning that God was able to raise him up again, even from the dead; from whence also figuratively he had received him.

And all things whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

But let him ask in faith, harbouring no doubt: for he who is doubtful is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind, and in constant agitation.

And lo! a woman of Canaan coming out of these coasts, cried aloud, saying to him, Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David: my daughter is a grievous demoniac. But he replied not a word to her. Then his disciples came and intreated him, saying, Send her away; for she is crying aloud after us. But he said in reply, I am not sent, save only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. read more.
Then she came, and worshiped him, saying, Lord, help me! But he answering said, It is not proper to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs. And she said, True, Lord: yet even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their master's table. Then Jesus answering said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith! be it unto thee even as thou desirest. And her daughter was cured from that hour.

For a woman hearing of him, whose daughter had an unclean spirit, came and fell at his feet. The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by birth, and she entreated him that the devil might be cast out of her daughter. And Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be fed, for it is not proper to take the children's bread, and throw it to the dogs. read more.
But she replied, and said to him, True, Lord, yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. And he said unto her, For this speech, go home, the devil is gone out of thy daughter. And going to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid on a couch.

Wherefore, sirs, cheer up: for I believe God that it will be so, exactly as he hath spoken to me.

for he disputed not against the promise of God with unbelief; but was mighty in faith, giving glory to God;

whom God hath proposed as the propitiatory sacrifice through faith in his blood, in demonstration of his justice for the remission of past sins, through the patience of God;

To him bear all the prophets witness, that through his name every one who believeth in him, shall receive remission of sins.

whom though ye have not seen, ye love; on whom, though ye have not as yet gazed, yet believing, ye exult with joy unutterable and glorious:

And when he had brought them into his house, he spread the table, and greatly rejoiced with all his household, believing in God.

And what more shall I say: for the time would fail me if I should make a narration concerning Gideon, and Barac, and Sampson, and Jephtha, and David, and Samuel, and the prophets: who by faith vanquished kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, extinguished the force of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, they were made strong out of weakness, became mighty in battle, routed the armies of aliens.

And what more shall I say: for the time would fail me if I should make a narration concerning Gideon, and Barac, and Sampson, and Jephtha, and David, and Samuel, and the prophets: who by faith vanquished kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

And going forth thence, Jesus retired into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. And lo! a woman of Canaan coming out of these coasts, cried aloud, saying to him, Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David: my daughter is a grievous demoniac. But he replied not a word to her. Then his disciples came and intreated him, saying, Send her away; for she is crying aloud after us. read more.
But he said in reply, I am not sent, save only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Then she came, and worshiped him, saying, Lord, help me! But he answering said, It is not proper to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs. And she said, True, Lord: yet even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their master's table. Then Jesus answering said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith! be it unto thee even as thou desirest. And her daughter was cured from that hour.

And rising, he departed thence into the confines of Tyre and Sidon; and entering into a house, desired that no man should know it: yet he could not be hid. For a woman hearing of him, whose daughter had an unclean spirit, came and fell at his feet. The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by birth, and she entreated him that the devil might be cast out of her daughter. read more.
And Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be fed, for it is not proper to take the children's bread, and throw it to the dogs. But she replied, and said to him, True, Lord, yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. And he said unto her, For this speech, go home, the devil is gone out of thy daughter. And going to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid on a couch.

He saith unto them, But who do ye say that I am? Then Simon Peter answering said, Thou art the Messiah, the Son of the living God. And Jesus replying, said to him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona; for flesh and blood hath not revealed this to thee, but my Father, who is in heaven. read more.
And I tell thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Then he commanded his disciples, that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Messiah.

And he said to them, But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering said, The Messiah of God. And strictly charging them, he commanded, that they should tell no man this:

When therefore Mary was come where Jesus was, beholding him, she fell at his feet, saying to him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother would not have died!

And it came to pass, as they were travelling, that he entered into a certain village; and a woman, named Martha, received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sitting down also at the feet of Jesus, hearkened to his discourse. But Martha was hurrying about to provide a large entertainment, and coming up to him, she said, Lord, is it no concern to thee, that my sister hath left me to make the whole provision by myself? bid her therefore to assist me. read more.
But Jesus answering said to her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and disturbing thyself about many things. But of one thing there is need: and Mary hath made her election of that good portion, which shall not be taken away from her.

And going on from thence, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. Then they instantly quitting the ship and their father, followed him.

And going from thence a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, and others in the vessel mending the nets. And immediately he called them: and leaving their father Zebedee in the vessel with the hirelings, they went after him.

I am come a light into the world, that every one who believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

While ye have the light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of the light. These things spake Jesus, and going away, concealed himself from them.

He that believeth and is baptised shall be saved; and he that believeth not shall be damned.

And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, thou, and thy house.

And when he had brought them into his house, he spread the table, and greatly rejoiced with all his household, believing in God.

And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, thou, and thy house.

But this I confess to thee, that after the way which they call a sect, so worship I the God of our ancestors, believing all things that are written in the law, and in the prophets:

For if ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for of me did he write.

Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye should believe on him whom he hath sent.

repeatedly urging both on Jews and Greeks repentance towards God, and faith towards our Lord Jesus Christ.

to open their eyes, to convert them from darkness to light, and from the dominion of Satan unto God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance with those who are sanctified by faith which is in me.

and made no difference betwixt either us or them, purifying their hearts by faith.

and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God draweth nigh: repent, and believe the gospel.

and that repentance and remission of sin should be preached in his name unto all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.

By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with those who were infidels, having received the spies in peace.

By faith Noah, being divinely warned respecting things not yet seen, filled with reverential awe, prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

But as many as did receive him, on them he bestowed authority to become children of God, even on those who believe on his name:

He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, from his belly shall rivers flow of living water.

For this cause do we also give thanks to God unceasingly, because when ye received the word reported by us from God, ye received it not as the word of man, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which worketh also effectually in you that believe.

Then Simon also himself believed: and being baptised, he attached himself to Philip, and beholding the signs and great miracles which were performed, he was astonished.

There is for thee neither part nor lot in this word: for thy heart is not right before God.

but let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, be manful, be strong.

without ceasing calling to mind your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;

By faith Joseph, approaching his end, made mention of the children of Israel's departure thence; and gave a charge respecting his bones.

Now the generation of Jesus Christ was attended with these circumstances: His mother Mary being betrothed to Joseph, before they cohabited together, she was found with child from the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband being a just man, and not willing to expose her publicly, designed to put her away privately. And as he was revolving the matter in his mind, behold, an angel of the Lord in a dream appeared unto him, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take Mary for thy wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. read more.
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins. Now the whole of this was done, that what was spoken of the Lord, by the prophet, might be fulfilled, saying, "A virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel," which is being interpreted, God with us. Then Joseph when arisen from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife;

Now when they were gone, behold an angel of the Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the infant and his mother by night, and flee into Egypt, and stay there, till I speak to thee, for Herod will search for the infant to destroy it. So rising up, he took the babe and his mother by night, and retired into Egypt,

without ceasing calling to mind your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father;

By faith Abraham, called to go forth unto a place which he should in future obtain as an heritage, obeyed; and he went forth, not knowing whither he was going.

But Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his house: and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptised.

Therefore whether I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.

to another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing [diseases] by the same Spirit;

Examine yourselves, whether ye are in the faith; prove your ownselves: know ye not your ownselves, that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobate?

So as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and elocution, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.

By faith Moses, after he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw the child singularly beautiful; and they were not intimidated by the command of the king.

recalling to my memory the unfeigned faith which was in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that [it is] in thee also.