104 Bible Verses about Life

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

Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no man can come to the father, but by me.

verily, verily I say unto you, when a corn of wheat is thrown into the ground, there it lies a single grain unless it dies: but if it die, it becomes very fruitful.

I am he that liveth; I was dead; but now you see I am alive for all eternity, amen; and I have the keys of the grave, and of death."

I am crucified with Christ, it is not I that now live, but Christ that liveth in me; the life I have in this body I live by faith in the son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

therefore we are buried with him by being plunged into a sort of death: that as Christ was raised up from the dead into a state of glory with the father, even so we also should proceed to a new state of life.

for whoever would save his life, shall lose it: and he that would lose his life, out of love to me, shall save it.

and these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

but now being set free from sin, and actually in the service of God, the present advantage you reap is holiness, and the future everlasting life.

it is I that give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any one force them out of my hand.

securing to themselves a well-grounded expectation of obtaining hereafter an immortal life.

and thereby cultivate the divine favour, in the expectation of eternal life by the mercy of Jesus Christ our Lord.

to which he made answer, sir, let it alone one year longer, till I shall dig about it, and dung it.

and he called ten of his servants, to whom he deliver'd ten pounds: improve that, said he, till I return.

the thief comes only to steal, to kill, and destroy: but I am come that they might have life, and have it with all its advantages.

Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no man can come to the father, but by me.

Jesus answer'd, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me, shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me, shall never thirst.

yet you will not come to me, that ye may have life.

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

he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith to the churches, to him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of my God."

in the midst of the area, surrounded by the river, was the tree of life, which had twelve fruit-seasons, yielding its fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.

he is like a man who in building a house, digg'd deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: an inundation came, the current beat impetuously upon that house, but could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.

now she had a sister, named Mary, who placed herself at the feet of Jesus, to attend to his discourse.

Finally, my brethren, whatever has the character of truth, of dignity, of justice, of chastity, whatever can procure you esteem and reputation, in a word, if there be any thing virtuous or praise-worthy, let that be the object of your enquiry.

for you are dead to them, and Christ has secured your life with God.

but at present have obtain'd it. I exhort you, my dear brethren, as strangers and travellers to avoid all sensual passions, as destructive to your

for we have. no settled corporation here, but are in expectation of that which is approaching.

These all died in faith, without receiving what was promised, having only a distant view of what they eagerly expected, professing to live as strangers and pilgrims in the land.

it is the action of the mind that vivifies, that of the body profits nothing: the words that I have delivered to you, spiritually understood, give life. but there are some of you who do not believe. (for Jesus knew from the beginning, who they were that did not believe, and who should betray him.)

now sensual inclinations lead to death; but spiritual affections to a life of tranquillity.

Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no man can come to the father, but by me.

Concerning the Logos, the author of Life, we declare what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have consider'd, and what has been the object of our touch. for the life was manifested, we have seen it, we testify of it, and denounce unto you, that eternal life which was with the father, and was manifested unto us. what we have seen and heard, we declare unto you, that ye also may be of the same society with us: and truly associated with the father, and with his son Jesus Christ.

Christ is your life, and when he shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory.

Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me shall live even though he were dead:

besides, he ought to stand fair in the opinion of unbelievers, lest he fall into disgrace, and the ambushes of the accuser.

only conduct yourselves in a manner becoming the gospel of Christ, that whether I come to see you, or else am absent, I may have this account of you, that you are stedfastly of the same resolution, and unanimously contend for the faith of the gospel,

Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom.

Since then this whole system is to be destroyed, how holy should your conduct be, and how ardent your piety?

so that your way of life may stand fair to the world, and prevent your being dependent upon any man.

And to the angel of the church in Smyrna, write, "THESE things saith the first and last, who was dead, and is alive." "I know thy works, thy tribulation and poverty (tho' thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of satan. fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Now what is testified, is this, that God has given to us eternal life: and this life is by his son.

our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, "he gave them bread from heaven to eat." Jesus answer'd, I assure you, Moses did not give you the celestial bread; but my father gives you the true celestial bread. for he who is descended from heaven, and gives life to the world, is the bread that is truely divine.

Jesus therefore subjoin'd, I declare unto you, I am the door of the sheep-fold. they who have personated me, are all thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not follow them. I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved; he shall go in and out, and find pasture. read more.
the thief comes only to steal, to kill, and destroy: but I am come that they might have life, and have it with all its advantages.

for considering, as I pass'd along, the deitys, which you adore, I met with an altar that had this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. now that GOD whom you worship without knowing him, is the same that I denounce to you. the GOD who made the world and every thing therein, and is the Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples erected by men: he receives no service from their officiousness: he is self-sufficient: it is he that gives to all their life and breath and every thing they have.

he that loveth his life, shall lose it: but he that sacrifices his life in this world, shall preserve it to eternity.

Then addressing himself to his disciples, if any man, said he, would follow me, let him renounce himself, take up his cross, and so follow me. for whosoever will save himself, shall be a looser: and whosoever shall suffer loss for my sake, shall be a gainer.

the son of man must suffer many indignities: be rejected by the rulers, the chief priests, and Scribes: be put to death: and the third day be raised again. Then he said to the whole company, if any one will be my follower, let him renounce himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me. for whoever would save his life, shall lose it: and he that would lose his life, out of love to me, shall save it. read more.
what advantage is it for a man to have gain'd the whole world, if he himself runs into utter loss and ruin?

and he that does not take his cross, and so follow after me, is unworthy of me. he that would preserve his life, shall lose it: and he that exposeth his life for my sake, shall save it.

At length he began to inform them, that the son of man should suffer many indignities, be rejected by the chief priests, Scribes, and senators, be even put to death, and after three days should rise again. and this he said in such an undisguised manner, that Peter took him aside, and pretended to reprimand him. but Jesus return'd, and looking upon his disciples, he gave Peter this rebuke, be gone, thou adversary, your views are all worldly, regardless of what is divine. read more.
Then addressing himself to the people, and his disciples, he said, he that desires to be under my conduct, let him renounce himself, and follow me. for he that would save his life, shall lose it; and he that would lose his life out of love to me and the gospel, he shall save it. what advantage is it for a man to gain the whole world with the loss of his life?

that he himself might make her appear illustrious to his own eye, a church without spot, or any thing like a defect; so as to be holy and irreprehensible.

since then, my dear brethren, your expectations are such, take care to appear before him, without any defect or blemish, in order to be happy; and be persuaded,

pure and unadulterated religion, in the eye of God our father, consists in taking care of orphans and widows in their distress: and in keeping clear of the vices of the age.

and no man living that believeth in me, shall ever die.

has now been display'd by the coming of Jesus Christ our saviour, who has defeated the power of death, by bringing a life of immortality to light thro' the gospel.

Jesus answer'd, verily I tell you, this day thou shalt be with me in paradise.

verily, verily, I say unto you, whoever observes my doctrine, shall never die.

Moses and Elias likewise appear'd, and were in conference with Jesus.

for the time past of your lives may suffice, to have liv'd in conformity to the Gentile customs, in impurity, licentiousness, sottishness, in dissolute festivals, and the criminal rites of idolaters.

considering this, that our vicious passions were crucified with him, that the body of sin being destroyed, we might not any longer be vassals to sin.

but he that is destitute of them is blind or short-sighted, having forgot he was purified from his past sins.

to quit the vicious habits of your former conversation, corrupted by deceitful passions:

let there be no fraud among you, since you have discarded your former habits and practices, and are become new men,

In the beginning was the Logos, and the Logos was with God, and the Logos was God. the same was in the beginning with God. all things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made. read more.
the Life was produc'd in him, and the Life was the Light of men.

for considering, as I pass'd along, the deitys, which you adore, I met with an altar that had this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. now that GOD whom you worship without knowing him, is the same that I denounce to you. the GOD who made the world and every thing therein, and is the Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples erected by men: he receives no service from their officiousness: he is self-sufficient: it is he that gives to all their life and breath and every thing they have.

by their fruits then shall ye know them.

In this the children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil: he that does not practise virtue, and fraternal benevolence, is not of God.

but they will be stop'd in their career; for they shall be expos'd to the world for impostors, as those magicians were.

thus was the first miracle of Jesus wrought at Cana in Galilee, by which he displayed his power; and his disciples believed on him.

whatever is now obscure, shall hereafter be made clear; whatever is now conceal'd, shall then be publickly known.

he receives no service from their officiousness: he is self-sufficient: it is he that gives to all their life and breath and every thing they have.

It is by Christ that I have this confidence in God. not that I am sufficient of myself to effect any thing by the strength of my own reason: but my sufficiency is from God. who also hath enabled me to be a minister of the new covenant, not of the literal sense, but of the spiritual meaning: it is the letter that denounces death, but the spirit gives life.

but Jesus answered him, It is written, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every thing that God shall prescribe."

but Jesus answered him, it is written, "man shall not live by bread alone, but by every thing that God appoints."

I am crucified with Christ, it is not I that now live, but Christ that liveth in me; the life I have in this body I live by faith in the son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

that they who are in a state of life should not live at their own discretion, but to the service of him who died for them, and rose again.

for as long as I live I shall be exposed to death for the sake of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest by the preservation of our mortal life.

I am crucified with Christ, it is not I that now live, but Christ that liveth in me; the life I have in this body I live by faith in the son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

that they who are in a state of life should not live at their own discretion, but to the service of him who died for them, and rose again.

for as long as I live I shall be exposed to death for the sake of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest by the preservation of our mortal life.

I therefore direct you, not to be sollicitous, with regard to life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor with regard to the body, what clothes ye shall wear: Is not life it self a greater gift than food; and the body a greater gift than rayment?

lay aside then your fears, ye are of a superior rank to those animals.

what advantage is it to a man to gain the whole world at the price of his life? or what would not a man pay down to preserve his life?

what advantage is it for a man to have gain'd the whole world, if he himself runs into utter loss and ruin?

Then addressing himself to his disciples, if any man, said he, would follow me, let him renounce himself, take up his cross, and so follow me. for whosoever will save himself, shall be a looser: and whosoever shall suffer loss for my sake, shall be a gainer.

and he that does not take his cross, and so follow after me, is unworthy of me. he that would preserve his life, shall lose it: and he that exposeth his life for my sake, shall save it.

I declare unto you, he that heareth my doctrine, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come under condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

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

and if Christ be in you, tho' the body is mortal in consequence of sin; the spirit gives life by justification.

in like manner consider your selves as dead to sin; but alive to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

I declare unto you, he that heareth my doctrine, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come under condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

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

and if Christ be in you, tho' the body is mortal in consequence of sin; the spirit gives life by justification.

in like manner consider your selves as dead to sin; but alive to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Enter ye in at the strait gate; the gate that leadeth to destruction is broad, and the way is open, and they who pass through are numerous. but the gate which leads to life is narrow, and the way is difficult, and few there be that find it.

Afterwards he pass'd thro' several citys and villages, where he taught the people, on his journey to Jerusalem. and somebody ask'd him, Lord, will there be but few people saved? to which he answered, strive to enter in at the narrow gate: for I declare unto you, that many shall try to get in, and shall not be able.

he that loveth his life, shall lose it: but he that sacrifices his life in this world, shall preserve it to eternity.

At length he began to inform them, that the son of man should suffer many indignities, be rejected by the chief priests, Scribes, and senators, be even put to death, and after three days should rise again. and this he said in such an undisguised manner, that Peter took him aside, and pretended to reprimand him. but Jesus return'd, and looking upon his disciples, he gave Peter this rebuke, be gone, thou adversary, your views are all worldly, regardless of what is divine. read more.
Then addressing himself to the people, and his disciples, he said, he that desires to be under my conduct, let him renounce himself, and follow me. for he that would save his life, shall lose it; and he that would lose his life out of love to me and the gospel, he shall save it.

the son of man must suffer many indignities: be rejected by the rulers, the chief priests, and Scribes: be put to death: and the third day be raised again. Then he said to the whole company, if any one will be my follower, let him renounce himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me. for whoever would save his life, shall lose it: and he that would lose his life, out of love to me, shall save it. read more.
what advantage is it for a man to have gain'd the whole world, if he himself runs into utter loss and ruin?

he that seeks to save his life, will expose it; and he that exposes his life, will preserve it.

ye are the light of the world. a city that is situated on an hill, cannot be hid;

However, when a man has once lighted his lamp, he does not hide it in a by-place, or under a bushel; but sets it on a stand, that all who come in may have light.

for it seems as if God had exposed us apostles the last upon the stage, as persons appointed to death. for we are made a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men.

he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith to the churches, to him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of my God."

he that would preserve his life, shall lose it: and he that exposeth his life for my sake, shall save it.

he that loveth his life, shall lose it: but he that sacrifices his life in this world, shall preserve it to eternity.

for whoever would save his life, shall lose it: and he that would lose his life, out of love to me, shall save it.

for whosoever will save himself, shall be a looser: and whosoever shall suffer loss for my sake, shall be a gainer. what advantage is it to a man to gain the whole world at the price of his life? or what would not a man pay down to preserve his life?

I am crucified with Christ, it is not I that now live, but Christ that liveth in me; the life I have in this body I live by faith in the son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

to this I am urg'd by the love I bear to Christ, persuaded as I am, that if one died for all, then were all in a dying state: and that he died for all, that they who are in a state of life should not live at their own discretion, but to the service of him who died for them, and rose again.

I declare unto you, he that heareth my doctrine, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come under condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

I say, is the will of him that sent me, that every one who observes the son, and believeth on him, should have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

is it not a common saying, "t'other four months, and then comes harvest?" lift up your eyes now, I say, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. he that reapeth, receiveth wages, by gathering fruit unto life eternal: that the sower, and the reaper, may both rejoice together.

but as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the son of man be lifted up: that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have eternal life.

but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst: for the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a fountain springing up to everlasting life.

he that believeth on the son, hath a right to everlasting life: and he that disobeys the son, shall not enjoy life; but be expos'd to divine wrath.

if a widow has children or grand-children, let them above all things instruct their own family to be religious, and let them be grateful to their parents, for this is acceptable to God.

it is not my indigence that makes me say this: for I have learn'd, in whatevever state I am, therewith to be content: I know how to be in want,

for to this end was the gospel preach'd to those, who are now dead, that after having suffer'd the loss of this frail life from men, they might enjoy an immortal life with God.

and if I die, I gain.

for to this end was the gospel preach'd to those, who are now dead, that after having suffer'd the loss of this frail life from men, they might enjoy an immortal life with God.

and if I die, I gain.

I am crucified with Christ, it is not I that now live, but Christ that liveth in me; the life I have in this body I live by faith in the son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

but Jesus answer'd, I assure you, except ye eat the flesh of the son of man, and drink his blood, ye will have no life in you. he that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. for my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. read more.
he that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. as the father who is the source of life hath sent me, and I live by the father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.

as the son of man came not to be ministred unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for all.

who gave himself for the redemption of all mankind: this is what was to be promulg'd in due time:

for the son of man himself is not come to receive the services of men, but to do them service, and to lay down his life a ransom for many.

has now been display'd by the coming of Jesus Christ our saviour, who has defeated the power of death, by bringing a life of immortality to light thro' the gospel.

for the life was manifested, we have seen it, we testify of it, and denounce unto you, that eternal life which was with the father, and was manifested unto us.

the Life was produc'd in him, and the Life was the Light of men.

for as the father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the son, to have life in himself;

what advantage is it to a man to gain the whole world at the price of his life? or what would not a man pay down to preserve his life?

or what would not a man bestow to preserve himself?

but you have learned other things from Christ, if you have heard of him, and have been taught the truth as he preach'd it: to quit the vicious habits of your former conversation, corrupted by deceitful passions: read more.
and to be renewed in your mind, by living like men formed anew,

Then said Peter, you see that we have left every thing to follow you. Jesus answer'd, I declare unto you, no one has ever quitted house or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, upon account of the gospel-dispensation, who shall not receive abundantly more even in this age, and everlasting life in the age to come.

he that soweth to his vices, shall reap the deadly fruit of his vices; but he that sows to the spirit, shall of the spirit reap everlasting life.

take my yoke upon you, and learn to be meek like me, and of an humble temper: and ye shall enjoy tranquillity of mind.

for we neither live, nor die, as if we were our own masters. if we live, our life is appropriated to the Lord; and if we die, we die as his servants: whether we live therefore or die, we are the Lord's.

as for us, we know, that we have passed from a state of death to that of life, because we love our brethren: he that does not love his brother, is in a destructive state.

he that receives the son, is intitled to life; and he that does not receive the son of God, has no title to life.

that as sin prevailed unto death, even so might the divine favour prevail by righteousness unto eternal life, thro' Jesus Christ our Lord.

as for us, we know, that we have passed from a state of death to that of life, because we love our brethren: he that does not love his brother, is in a destructive state.

how do you know, what will happen to-morrow? for, "what is your life?" a vapour that just appears, and then vanishes.

he that loveth his life, shall lose it: but he that sacrifices his life in this world, shall preserve it to eternity.

Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me shall live even though he were dead:

the thief comes only to steal, to kill, and destroy: but I am come that they might have life, and have it with all its advantages.

how do you know, what will happen to-morrow? for, "what is your life?" a vapour that just appears, and then vanishes.

how do you know, what will happen to-morrow? for, "what is your life?" a vapour that just appears, and then vanishes.

and this is life eternal, to acknowledge thee to be the only true God, and Jesus to be the Messiah whom thou hast sent.

it is written in the prophets, "they shall be all taught of God." every man therefore that hath heard the father, and been instructed by him, cometh unto me.

he that believeth on the son, hath a right to everlasting life: and he that disobeys the son, shall not enjoy life; but be expos'd to divine wrath.

and said, he that can't abandon his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, nay, even his own life, cannot be my disciple.

Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no man can come to the father, but by me.

how do you know, what will happen to-morrow? for, "what is your life?" a vapour that just appears, and then vanishes.

I am crucified with Christ, it is not I that now live, but Christ that liveth in me; the life I have in this body I live by faith in the son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

that they who are in a state of life should not live at their own discretion, but to the service of him who died for them, and rose again.

for as long as I live I shall be exposed to death for the sake of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest by the preservation of our mortal life.

I declare unto you, he that heareth my doctrine, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come under condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

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

and if Christ be in you, tho' the body is mortal in consequence of sin; the spirit gives life by justification.

in like manner consider your selves as dead to sin; but alive to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

for to this end was the gospel preach'd to those, who are now dead, that after having suffer'd the loss of this frail life from men, they might enjoy an immortal life with God.

and if I die, I gain.

as for us, we know, that we have passed from a state of death to that of life, because we love our brethren: he that does not love his brother, is in a destructive state.

how do you know, what will happen to-morrow? for, "what is your life?" a vapour that just appears, and then vanishes.