84 Bible Verses about Power
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Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people.
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power.
The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.
Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.
Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.
To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O LORD; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.
It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take thou heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.
God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
And his brightness was as the light; he had horns coming out of his hand: and there was the hiding of his power.
O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,
Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.
Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power:
What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.
Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.
From Thematic Bible
Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Power
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Power
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Hand » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Hand of the lord » Unlimited » Power
Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:
Lost » Power » Sheep
Israel is a scattered sheep; the lions have driven him away: first the king of Assyria hath devoured him; and last this Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath broken his bones.
For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Power » Power power of God » General references to
Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.
But if thou wilt go, do it, be strong for the battle: God shall make thee fall before the enemy: for God hath power to help, and to cast down.
He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.
God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power:
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Of appetite
We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick:
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.
Power » Power power of God » Is infinite
And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.
Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.
Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it?
Power » Promised » Strength, moral and spiritual promised
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.
Power » The lord being powerful
Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.
But if thou wilt go, do it, be strong for the battle: God shall make thee fall before the enemy: for God hath power to help, and to cast down.
The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.
That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever.
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » The sea controlled
He hath compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end.
Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb?
And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?
He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.
Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Fills life with healing influences
For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.
And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » General references to the control of the elements
And then the LORD'S wrath be kindled against you, and he shut up the heaven, that there be no rain, and that the land yield not her fruit; and lest ye perish quickly from off the good land which the LORD giveth you.
For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth.
And Moses went out of the city from Pharaoh, and spread abroad his hands unto the LORD: and the thunders and hail ceased, and the rain was not poured upon the earth.
For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength.
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » The tempest stilled
And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging.
Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.
Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.
Power » Jesus Christ being given power
That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days. And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power. And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, read more.
Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God. And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not. And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.
I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. read more.
Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
Power » The lord giving power
And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. read more.
Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. read more.
In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
Power » Of testimony » Relates to personal experience
Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.
I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.
My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.
Power » The power of the lord
Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:
Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee. All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah. Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men. read more.
He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him. He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.
But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation. Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens. He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
And command them to say unto their masters, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Thus shall ye say unto your masters; I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me.
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » The ephesian believers
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. And all the men were about twelve.
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as appointed over them, the Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied.
Power » Of God » Described as » Incomparable
O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
O Lord GOD, thou hast begun to shew thy servant thy greatness, and thy mighty hand: for what God is there in heaven or in earth, that can do according to thy works, and according to thy might?
Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them.
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » The wind ruled
And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell?
Power » Of testimony » Bursts forth from an inward fire
And he said unto them, I am an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, which hath made the sea and the dry land.
Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.
I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me.
Power » Of satan » Inspires lying wonders
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
Power » Of testimony » The outgrowth of faith
We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
Power » Of testimony » Becomes irrepressible
And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:
Power » Of Christ » The wicked will be destroyed by
I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment.
But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;
Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
Power » Of Christ » Enabling others to work miracles
And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.
And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » saul
And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them.
And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Enabled to speak the truth boldly by
But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.
And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.
And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » The creation
By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.
Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth.
And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
Power » There being no power other than God
Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Giving spiritual life
But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel: behold, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is lost: we are cut off for our parts. Therefore prophesy and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, O my people, I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel. And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I have opened your graves, O my people, and brought you up out of your graves, read more.
And shall put my spirit in you, and ye shall live, and I shall place you in your own land: then shall ye know that I the LORD have spoken it, and performed it, saith the LORD.
Power » Of testimony » An everyday duty
Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.
But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.
Power » Of God » Efficiency of ministers is through
I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.
Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Samson
And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house.
And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and he had nothing in his hand: but he told not his father or his mother what he had done.
Power » Of prayer » Dependent upon faith
And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Power » What is power
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Power » Of the word » A life-giving force
So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone.
Power » Of God » Works in and for saints
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
Power » Of the holy spirit » Is the power of God
But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.
Power » Christ's power » Demonstrated by his resurrection
And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Power » Small things God uses » God's instrument case
But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence.
Power » Of Christ » Described as supreme
Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.
Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
Power » Of Christ » As the son of God, is the power of God
But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God. Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one.
Power » Of Christ » Exemplified in creation
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Power » Of God » The heavenly host magnified
And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.
Power » Of God » Should be acknowledged
Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.
Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near, acknowledge my might.
Power » Of God » Expressed by » The hand of God
Behold, the hand of the LORD is upon thy cattle which is in the field, upon the horses, upon the asses, upon the camels, upon the oxen, and upon the sheep: there shall be a very grievous murrain.
Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.
For now I will stretch out my hand, that I may smite thee and thy people with pestilence; and thou shalt be cut off from the earth.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the creation
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In making the gospel effectual
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Enables men to speak with authority
And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
Power » Of Christ » His teaching
And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
Power » Of satan » Blinds the minds of unbelievers
But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Power » Of God » Nothing too difficult for
Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.
Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?
Power » Of God » Magnified
To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.
Power » Of God » Is the source of all strength
Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.
O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.
Power » Of God » Expressed by » The arm of God
The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.
Power » Of God » Upheld by
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Accompanies the baptism of the holy spirit
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Qualifies ministers
And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.
Power » Of Christ » Will be specially manifested at his second coming
For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
Power » Of Christ » Overcoming satan
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
Power » Of Christ » Over all things
And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
Power » Of Christ » Strengthened by
Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Power » Of Christ » Salvation
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
Power » Of God » Feared
And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?
Power » Of God » Strengthened by
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
Power » Of God » Described as » Glorious
Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.
That led them by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm, dividing the water before them, to make himself an everlasting name?
Power » Of God » Described as » Effectual
Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it?
Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
Power » Of God » Described as » Incomprehensible
He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.
Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the resurrection of Christ
Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.
Power » What is in power
Power » Of Christ » Upholding all things
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Power » Of God » Is a ground of trust
And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
Power » Of God » Pleaded in prayer
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die;
Power » Of God » Described as » Irresistable
And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand.
Power » Of God » Described as » Everlasting
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Power » Of God » Described as » Mighty
He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Making the gospel effective
For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
Power » Examples of » Elijah
And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried unto the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, I pray thee, let this child's soul come into him again. And the LORD heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.
Power » Examples of » jacob
And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.
Power » Of Christ » Performing miracles
But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.
Power » Of God » Supported in affliction by
By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
Power » Of God » Delivered by
If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.
Now these are thy servants and thy people, whom thou hast redeemed by thy great power, and by thy strong hand.
Power » Of God » Expressed by » The voice of God
The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice.
The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters.
Power » Of God » Described as » Great
The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.
Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die;
Power » Of God » Described as » Strong
With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the destruction of the wicked
What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction:
And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.
Power » Of Christ » Rising from the dead
Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
Power » Of Christ » Forgiving sins
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
Power » Of God » Expressed by » The finger of God
When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David
Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
Power » Small things God uses » Five smooth stones
And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.
Power » Small things God uses » Small things
For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.
Power » Realized power, » Ability to keep spiritual treasures
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
Power » Of the word » A defensive weapon
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Power » Of the word » A crushing hammer
Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?
Power » Of Christ » Giving spiritual life
For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;
Power » Of Christ » Preserved by
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Power » Of satan » Contends with the saints
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Power » God being your power
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » The seventy elders
And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease.
Power » Small things God uses » A handful of meal and a little oil
And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die.
Power » Small things God uses » A cloud the size of a man's hand
And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man's hand. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, and get thee down, that the rain stop thee not.
Power » Small things God uses » The mustard seed
Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Discovering the tribute money
Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » In multiplying the loaves
And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Blighting Fig Tree
And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Walking on the sea
And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Mightier than physical forces
Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.
Power » Christ's power » Infinite
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Power » Of the word » A devouring flame
Wherefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, Because ye speak this word, behold, I will make my words in thy mouth fire, and this people wood, and it shall devour them.
Power » Of prayer » To be most effective, should be accompanied by praise
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed.
Power » Of prayer » Increased by self-denial
Power » Of God » Described as » Unsearchable
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In establishing and governing all things
Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power:
He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » balaam
And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.
Power » Small things God uses » A jaw-bone
And he found a new jawbone of an ass, and put forth his hand, and took it, and slew a thousand men therewith.
Power » Unrealized power » To still the tempest
But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
Power » Realized power, » Ability to save to the uttermost
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
Power » Realized power, » Ability to control demons
And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep. And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them.
Power » Of the word » A probing instrument
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Power » Power belonging to God
God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Othniel
And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » gideon
But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.
Power » Realized power, » Ability to hold fast to the believer
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Power » Realized power, » Ability to heal lepers
And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
Power » Christ's power » Pardoning
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
Power » Christ's power » Saving
Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
Power » Of testimony » Recounts God's blessings
I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.
Power » Of the word » A saving power
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Power » Of Christ » Raising the dead
Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Cornelius and his company
While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
Power » Small things God uses » Arod
And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod.
Power » Unrealized power » To control the forces of nature
And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
Power » Unrealized power » To come down from the cross
Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.
Power » Unrealized power » To raise the dead
And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died?
Power » Unrealized power » To conquer death
The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.
Power » Realized power, » Ability to raise the dead
But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.
Power » Christ's power » Over his own life
No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
Power » Christ's power » Wonder-working
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Power » Examples of » The dying thief
And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
Power » Of prayer » Manifest in the life of elijah
And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.
Power » Of satan » Sinners under the dominion of
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
Power » When you will receive power
When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » The samaritan Christians
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Stilling the tempest
And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
Power » God's Ability » To keep from falling
To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Gives men courage to rebuke sin
But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.
Power » Spiritual, general references to » Jesus the supreme example of
And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Overcoming all difficulties
Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it.
Power » Unrealized power » To cast out demons
And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.
Power » Unrealized power » To heal the sick
And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.
Power » Christ's power » Life-giving
As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
Power » Christ's power » Over nature
And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.
Power » Examples of » Early disciples
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
Power » Of Christ » Will subdue all power
Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
Power » Of prayer » Unlimited to those who abide in Christ
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
Power » Of Christ » Overcoming the world
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Power » Of God » Saints long for exhibitions of
{A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.} O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.
Power » Of God » Have confidence in
But the LORD is with me as a mighty terrible one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail: they shall be greatly ashamed; for they shall not prosper: their everlasting confusion shall never be forgotten.
Power » Of God » Expressed by » The thunder of his power
Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
Power » Of God » Exalted by
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Believers at pentecost
And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
Power » Small things God uses » Five barley loaves
There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?
Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Turning water into wine
Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Christ worked his miracles by
But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
Power » Of the holy spirit » God's word the instrument of
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Power » Of the holy spirit » Promised by the father
And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Raising Christ from the dead
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Performing miracles
Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Strengthened by
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Upheld by
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Abound in hope by
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Power » Unrealized power » To provide for the multitude
And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness?
Power » Unrealized power » To forgive sins
Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?
Power » Realized power, » Ability to give absent healing
Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.
Power » Of testimony » Inspired by the "spirit"
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Power » Of Christ » Bodies of, will be changed by
Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
Power » Of Christ » Saints made willing by
Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.
Power » Of Christ » Helped by
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
Power » Of Christ » Is able to subdue all things
Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
Power » Of Christ » Ministers should make known
For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
Power » Of Christ » As man, is from the father
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Power » Of Christ » Giving eternal life
As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
Power » Of Christ » Rests upon saints
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Power » Of Christ » Over all flesh
As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
Power » Of Christ » Everlasting
Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
Power » Of Christ » Unlimited
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Power » Of satan » Permitted to afflict the righteous
And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.
Power » Of satan » Claims authority over the world
And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.
Power » Of God » One of his attributes
God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
Power » Of God » Exerted in behalf of saints
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Power » Of God » Can save by many or by few
And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.
Power » Of God » All things possible to
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Power » Of God » Wicked people » Have against them
For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him.
Power » Of God » Wicked people » Do not know
Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the resurrection of saints
And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the miracles of Christ
But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In delivering his people
Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Christ commenced his ministry in
And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » The conception of Christ
And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Helped in prayer by
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Power » Of Christ » Present in the assembly of saints
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Power » Of Christ » Destroying the works of satan
He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
Power » Of Christ » Glorious
Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;
Power » Of God » The faith that saints rely on
That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
Power » Of God » Receive increase of grace by
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
Power » Of God » Kept by, unto salvation
Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Power » Of God » Wicked people » Will be destroyed by
But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
Power » Of God » Described as » Sovereign
Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
Power » Of the holy spirit » Promised by Christ
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Satan's » Power » Princehood
Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.
Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Satan's » Power » Inspires lying wonders
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
Satan's » Power » Blinds the minds of unbelievers
But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Satan's » Power » Contends with the saints
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Satan's » Power » Sinners under the dominion of
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
Satan's » Power » Permitted to afflict the righteous
And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.
Satan's » Power » Claims authority over the world
And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.
Spiritual » Power » Fills life with healing influences
For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.
And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
Spiritual » Power » Source of spiritual power
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Spiritual » Power » Enables men to speak with authority
And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
Spiritual » Power » Accompanies the baptism of the holy spirit
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
Spiritual » Power » Mightier than physical forces
Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.
Spiritual » Power » Gives men courage to rebuke sin
But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.
Spiritual » Power » Jesus the supreme example of
And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.
the things that are Transient » Power » Knowledge
Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
the things that are Transient » Power » Material things
Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands. They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed:
the things that are Transient » Power
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
the things that are Transient » Power » Pleasure
And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
the things that are Transient » Power » Glory
For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:
the things that are Transient » Power » Life
The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
Topics on Power
Ability, God's Power
Exodus 15:6Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.
Apostles, Given Miraculous Power
Matthew 10:1And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
Apostles, Miraculous Power
Matthew 10:1And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
Deception, Satan's Power
John 8:44Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
Denying God And His Power
2 Timothy 3:5Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
Divine Power Over Nature
Matthew 14:20And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.
Drawbacks To Man's Power
Jeremiah 9:23Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
God Showed His Power
Jeremiah 27:5I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me.
God, Power Of
Mark 10:27And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
Miracles Showing God's Power
Psalm 77:14Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people.
Power Of Christ, Described
Ephesians 1:20-21Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
Power Of Christ, Shown
John 1:3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Power Of God, Described
Psalm 79:11Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die;
Power Of God, Expressed
Psalm 29:3The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters.
Power Of God, Shown
Psalm 102:25Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.
Power Of Holy Spirit, Shown In
Genesis 1:2And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
Power Of The Holy Spirit
Acts 1:8But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Power Over Snakes
Luke 10:19Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Power Through God
Acts 3:12And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?
Power Through The Spirit
Zechariah 4:6Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.
Power, God's Saving
Psalm 20:6Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
Power, Human
Deuteronomy 8:17-18And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.
Powers Of Speech
Proverbs 18:21Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Principalities And Powers
Colossians 1:16For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
Querying God's Power
Psalm 78:42They remembered not his hand, nor the day when he delivered them from the enemy.
Satan, Power Of
Job 1:12And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.
Speech, Power And Significance Of
Proverbs 18:21Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
The power of Christ
Philippians 3:10That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
The Power Of God
Luke 1:35And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
The Power Of Other Creatures
Daniel 8:4I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward; so that no beasts might stand before him, neither was there any that could deliver out of his hand; but he did according to his will, and became great.