52 Bible Verses about Heaven
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Then I saw standing in the center of the throne and of the four animals and of the elders a Lamb which seemed to have been slaughtered. He had seven horns and seven eyes; these are the seven spirits of God, which are sent on errands to all parts of the earth.
I know of a man fourteen years ago??hether in the body or out of it, I do not know, God knows??eing actually caught up to the third heaven.
That is why they are before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple, and he who is seated on the throne will shelter them.
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.
and he will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no death any longer, nor any grief or crying or pain. The old order has passed away."
But, as the Scripture says, there are things "Which no eye ever saw and no ear ever heard, And never occurred to the human mind, Which God has provided for those who love him."
There are many rooms in my Father's house; if there were not, I would have told you, for I am going away to make ready a place for you.
But the commonwealth to which we belong is in heaven, and from it we are eagerly awaiting the coming of a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Heaven » Dwelling place of God
" 'The sky is my throne, And the earth a footstool for my feet. What house can you build for me? says the Lord, Or what place is there where I can rest?
Heaven » The physical heavens
Heaven » Physical heavens, destruction of
and he will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no death any longer, nor any grief or crying or pain. The old order has passed away."
And "You, Lord, in the beginning founded the earth, And the sky is the work of your hands! They will perish, but you continue! And they will all wear out like a coat, And you will fold them up like a mantle, And change them as one changes his coat. But you are always the same, and your years will have no end!"
The Day of the Lord will come like a thief; on it the heavens will pass away with a roar, the heavenly bodies will burn up and be destroyed, and the earth and all its works will melt away.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Kingdom of
For the Kingdom of Heaven is like an employer who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.
"Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a hoard of money, buried in a field, which a man found, and buried again. And he was overjoyed, and went and sold everything he had and bought the field.
Another figure which he used in speaking to them was this: "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field,
Heaven » God » Answers his people from
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Opened
And when Jesus was baptized, he went right up out of the water, and the heavens opened, and he saw the Spirit of God come down like a dove and light upon him,
Then I saw heaven thrown open and there appeared a white horse. His rider was called Faithful and True, and he judges and wages war in uprightness.
and saw the sky opened and a thing like a great sheet coming down, lowered to the ground by the four corners,
And he said, "Look! I can see heaven open, and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand!"
Heaven » Christ » As mediator, entered into
For it was not a sanctuary made by human hands and only copied after the true one that Christ entered, but he went into heaven itself, in order to appear now on our behalf in the very presence of God.
where Jesus has gone ahead of us, and become forever a high priest of the priesthood of Melchizedek.
taking with him no blood of goats and calves, but his own, and secured our permanent deliverance.
Yet he must remain in heaven till the time for the universal reformation of which God told in ancient times by the lips of his holy prophets.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Built by the hand of God
and for the hope of what is stored up for you in heaven. You first heard of it long ago when the true message of the gospel
For I know that if this earthly tent that I live in is taken down, God will provide me a building in heaven to live in, not built by human hands but eternal.
For he was looking forward to that city with the sure foundations, designed and built by God.
Heaven » The wicked excluded from
envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you as I did before that people who do such things will have no share in the Kingdom of God.
For you may be sure that no one who is immoral, or greedy for gain (for that is idolatry) can have any share in the Kingdom of Christ and God.
The dogs, those who practice magic or immorality, murderers, idolaters, and anyone who loves falsehood or tells lies will be shut out of it.
Heaven » God » Sends his judgments from
Heaven » Holy
Heaven » Enoch and elijah were translated into
Faith caused Enoch to be taken up from the earth without experiencing death; he could not be found, because God had taken him up. For before he was taken up there is evidence that he pleased God,
Heaven » Is called » Paradise
I know of a man fourteen years ago??hether in the body or out of it, I do not know, God knows??eing actually caught up to the third heaven.
Heaven » New heavens
In fulfilment of his promise we expect new heavens and a new earth, where uprightness will prevail.
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. And I saw the new Jerusalem, the holy city, come down out of heaven from God, like a bride dressed and ready to meet her husband. I heard a loud voice from the throne say, "See! God's dwelling is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people and God himself will be with them, read more.
and he will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no death any longer, nor any grief or crying or pain. The old order has passed away."
Heaven » God » Reigns in
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » The redeemed of all nations assembled
After that I saw a great crowd which no one could count from every nation, tribe, people, and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, wearing white robes, with palm branches in their hands,
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.
Heaven » Everlasting
For I know that if this earthly tent that I live in is taken down, God will provide me a building in heaven to live in, not built by human hands but eternal.
Heaven » God » Fills
Heaven » Angels are in
But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven nor the Son, but only the Father.
"Beware of feeling scornful of one single little child, for I tell you that in heaven their angels have continual access to my Father in heaven.
Heaven » Created by God
and swore by him who lives forever and ever, who created the heavens and all that is in them, the earth and all that is in it, and the sea and all that is in it, that there should be no more delay,
Heaven » Christ » Is all-powerful in
who has gone to heaven and is at God's right hand, with angels, hierarchies, and powers made subject to him.
And Jesus came up to them and said, "Full authority in heaven and on the earth has been given to me.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The wicked excluded from
envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you as I did before that people who do such things will have no share in the Kingdom of God.
For you may be sure that no one who is immoral, or greedy for gain (for that is idolatry) can have any share in the Kingdom of Christ and God.
The dogs, those who practice magic or immorality, murderers, idolaters, and anyone who loves falsehood or tells lies will be shut out of it.
Heaven » God » Is the lord of
At that same time Jesus said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for hiding all this from the learned and intelligent and revealing it to children.
Heaven » High
Heaven » Names of saints are written in
to the solemn gathering of all God's elder sons, enrolled as citizens in heaven, to a judge who is the God of all, to the spirits of upright men now at last enjoying the fulfilment of their hopes,
But do not be glad that the spirits submit to you, but be glad that your names are enrolled in heaven."
Heaven » God's dwelling-place
This, therefore, is the way you are to pray: 'Our Father in heaven, Your name be revered!
Heaven » Saints rewarded in
Be glad and exult over it, for you will be richly rewarded in heaven, for that is the way they persecuted the prophets who went before you!
and to an imperishable, unsullied, and unfading inheritance, which is kept safe for you in heaven,
Heaven » Lay up treasure in
Sell what belongs to you, and give away the money! Get yourselves purses that will never wear out, inexhaustible riches in heaven, where thieves cannot get near nor moths destroy.
but store up your riches in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy them, and where thieves cannot break in and steal them.
Heaven » God's throne
" 'The sky is my throne, And the earth a footstool for my feet. What house can you build for me? says the Lord, Or what place is there where I can rest?
Heaven » Flesh and blood cannot inherit
But I can tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot share in the Kingdom of God, and decay will not share in what is imperishable.
Heaven » Happiness of, described
They will never be hungry or thirsty again, and never again will the sun or any burning heat distress them, for the Lamb who is in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe every tear from their eyes."
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » A rest
Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write: Blessed are the dead who from this time forth die as Christians!" "Yes!" answers the Spirit, "Let them rest from their toil, for what they have done will go with them!"
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Obedience, the condition of entrance
Blessed are those who wash their robes, so as to have the right to approach the tree of life and to enter the gates of the city.
Heaven » Immeasurable
Heaven » Is called » The kingdom of Christ and of God
For you may be sure that no one who is immoral, or greedy for gain (for that is idolatry) can have any share in the Kingdom of Christ and God.
Heaven » Is called » A heavenly country
But, as it is, their aspirations are for a better, a heavenly country! That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city to receive them.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » The glorified Christ entered into
But he, full of the holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw God's glory and Jesus standing at God's right hand. And he said, "Look! I can see heaven open, and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand!"
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » A safe-deposit for treasures
but store up your riches in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy them, and where thieves cannot break in and steal them.
Heaven » Is called » A garner
His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clean up his threshing-floor, and store his wheat in his barn, but he will burn up the chaff with inextinguishable fire."
Heaven » Is called » A rest
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Contains a register of the saints
But do not be glad that the spirits submit to you, but be glad that your names are enrolled in heaven."
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » Paradise
I know of a man fourteen years ago??hether in the body or out of it, I do not know, God knows??eing actually caught up to the third heaven.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Room for all believers
There are many rooms in my Father's house; if there were not, I would have told you, for I am going away to make ready a place for you.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » A heavenly country
But, as it is, their aspirations are for a better, a heavenly country! That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city to receive them.
Heaven » Is called » The father's house
There are many rooms in my Father's house; if there were not, I would have told you, for I am going away to make ready a place for you.
Heaven » Repentance occasions joy in
I tell you, in just that way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinful person who repents, than over ninety-nine upright people who do not need any repentance.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The father's house
There are many rooms in my Father's house; if there were not, I would have told you, for I am going away to make ready a place for you.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » Called a garner
His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clean up his threshing-floor, and store his wheat in his barn, but he will burn up the chaff with inextinguishable fire."
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The kingdom of Christ and of God
For you may be sure that no one who is immoral, or greedy for gain (for that is idolatry) can have any share in the Kingdom of Christ and God.
Topics on Heaven
Altars, In Heaven
Revelation 6:9When he broke the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who have been slaughtered on account of God's message and for adhering to the testimony.
Animals Going To Heaven
Revelation 21:1Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.
Animals In Heaven
Revelation 19:11Then I saw heaven thrown open and there appeared a white horse. His rider was called Faithful and True, and he judges and wages war in uprightness.
Babies Going To Heaven
Matthew 19:13-14Then some children were brought up to him so that he might lay his hands on them and pray, but his disciples reproved the people for it.
Belonging To Heaven
Ephesians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who through Christ has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm.
Benefits Of Heaven
Romans 8:29For those whom he had marked out from the first he predestined to be made like his Son, so that he should be the eldest of many brothers;
Blissful Vision In Heaven
Revelation 22:4they will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.
Christ And Heaven
John 3:12If you will not believe the earthly things that I have told you, how can you believe the heavenly things I have to tell?
Creation Of The Physical Heavens
Acts 4:24When they heard it, with one impulse they all raised their voices to God and said, "Master, it was you who made heaven, earth, and sea, and everything that is in them,
Elders In Heaven
Revelation 4:4Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, with twenty-four elders seated on them, clothed in white and with gold crowns on their heads.
Falling From Heaven
Mark 13:25and the stars will fall from the sky and the forces in the sky will shake.
Fire From Heaven
Revelation 20:9They came up on the broad plain of the earth and surrounded the encampment of God's people, and the beloved city. Then fire came down from heaven and consumed them,
God Acts From Heaven
Matthew 21:25Where did John's baptism come from? Was it from heaven, or from men?" And they argued with one another, "If we say, 'It was from heaven,' he will say to us, 'Then why did you not believe him?'
God Speaks From Heaven
Mark 1:11and out of the heavens came a voice: "You are my Son, my Beloved! You are my Chosen!"
Going To Heaven
Matthew 18:3and he said, "I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven at all.
Going Up To Heaven
Revelation 11:12And they heard a loud voice from heaven say to them, "Come up here." And they went up to heaven in a cloud, before the eyes of their enemies.
Heaven And Angels
Revelation 8:2Then I saw the seven angels who stood before God, and seven trumpets were given to them.
Heaven And Earth
Acts 14:15and shouting, "Friends, why are you doing this? We are only human beings like you, and we bring you the good news that you should turn from these follies to a living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and all that they contain.
Heaven And Serving God
Matthew 6:10Your kingdom come! Your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven!
Heaven Better Than Earth
Philippians 3:20But the commonwealth to which we belong is in heaven, and from it we are eagerly awaiting the coming of a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Heaven, Glimpsed By Humans
Mark 1:10And just as he was coming up out of the water he saw the heavens torn open and the Spirit coming down like a dove to enter into him,
Heaven, God's Habitation
Revelation 13:6It opened its mouth in blasphemies against God, blaspheming his name and his dwelling-place, that is, those who live in heaven.
Heaven, God's Throne
Matthew 5:34But I tell you not to swear at all, either by heaven, for it is God's throne,
Heaven, Inheritance Of
Matthew 25:34Then the king will say to those at his right, 'Come, you whom my Father has blessed, take possession of the kingdom which has been destined for you from the creation of the world.
Heaven, Nature Of
Revelation 10:6and swore by him who lives forever and ever, who created the heavens and all that is in them, the earth and all that is in it, and the sea and all that is in it, that there should be no more delay,
Heaven, Worshiping God
Revelation 19:6-7Then I heard what sounded like the shout of a great multitude and the noise of many waters and the sound of mighty thunders, saying, "Praise the Lord; for the Lord our God, the Almighty now reigns!
Heaven, Redeemed Community
Romans 6:23For the wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is eternal life through union with Christ Jesus our Lord.
Host Of Heaven
Luke 2:8-15There were some shepherds in that neighborhood keeping watch through the night over their flock in the open fields.
Kingdom Of Heaven
Matthew 18:3and he said, "I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven at all.
Names For Heaven
Ephesians 5:5For you may be sure that no one who is immoral, or greedy for gain (for that is idolatry) can have any share in the Kingdom of Christ and God.
Names Written In Heaven
Luke 10:20But do not be glad that the spirits submit to you, but be glad that your names are enrolled in heaven."
New Heavens And New Earth
Hebrews 12:26-27Then his voice shook the earth, but now his promise is, "But once more I will make not only the earth but the very heaven to tremble!"
Opening Heaven
Revelation 19:11Then I saw heaven thrown open and there appeared a white horse. His rider was called Faithful and True, and he judges and wages war in uprightness.
Our Father In Heaven
Matthew 6:9This, therefore, is the way you are to pray: 'Our Father in heaven, Your name be revered!
Parables Of The Kingdom Of Heaven
Mark 4:26-29"The reign of God," he said, "is like a man scattering seed on the ground,
Promise Of Heaven
Matthew 24:34-40I tell you, these things will all happen before the present age passes away.
Taken To Heaven
2 Timothy 4:18The Lord will rescue me from any harm and bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.
The Armies Of Heaven
Revelation 19:14The armies of heaven followed him mounted on white horses and clothed in pure white linen.
The Temple In Heaven
Acts 17:24God who created the world and all that is in it, since he is Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples built by human hands,
What Heaven Will Be Like
Revelation 21:3I heard a loud voice from the throne say, "See! God's dwelling is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people and God himself will be with them,
Worship In Heaven During Tribulation
Revelation 19:4Then the twenty-four elders and the four animals fell down and worshiped God who was seated upon the throne. "Amen!" they said, "Praise the Lord!"