84 Bible Verses about Power

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Psalm 29:4

The Lord's shout is powerful, the Lord's shout is majestic.

Ecclesiastes 8:4

Surely the king's authority is absolute; no one can say to him, "What are you doing?"

1 Chronicles 29:11

O Lord, you are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You have dominion and exalt yourself as the ruler of all.

Revelation 7:12

saying, "Amen! Praise and glory, and wisdom and thanksgiving, and honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!"

1 Corinthians 15:43

It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power;

Jude 1:25

to the only God our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, power, and authority, before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.

Genesis 31:29

I have the power to do you harm, but the God of your father told me last night, 'Be careful that you neither bless nor curse Jacob.'

Zechariah 4:6

Therefore he told me, "These signify the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: 'Not by strength and not by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord who rules over all."

Psalm 62:11

God has declared one principle; two principles I have heard: God is strong,

Genesis 49:3

Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might and the beginning of my strength, outstanding in dignity, outstanding in power.

Psalm 68:35

You are awe-inspiring, O God, as you emerge from your holy temple! It is the God of Israel who gives the people power and strength. God deserves praise!

Acts 8:18

Now Simon, when he saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, offered them money,

Ephesians 1:21

far above every rule and authority and power and dominion and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.

1 Corinthians 5:4

When you gather together in the name of our Lord Jesus, and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of our Lord Jesus,

Micah 2:1

Those who devise sinful plans are as good as dead, those who dream about doing evil as they lie in bed. As soon as morning dawns they carry out their plans, because they have the power to do so.

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Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Power

John 14:12

I tell you the solemn truth, the person who believes in me will perform the miraculous deeds that I am doing, and will perform greater deeds than these, because I am going to the Father.

God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Power

John 14:12

I tell you the solemn truth, the person who believes in me will perform the miraculous deeds that I am doing, and will perform greater deeds than these, because I am going to the Father.

Hand » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Hand of the lord » Unlimited » Power

Lost » Power » Sheep

Jeremiah 50:17

"The people of Israel are like scattered sheep which lions have chased away. First the king of Assyria devoured them. Now last of all King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon has gnawed their bones.

Matthew 10:6

Go instead to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Power » Power power of God » General references to

2 Chronicles 25:8

Even if you go and fight bravely in battle, God will defeat you before the enemy. God is capable of helping or defeating."

Job 26:12

By his power he stills the sea; by his wisdom he cut Rahab the great sea monster to pieces.

Psalm 62:11

God has declared one principle; two principles I have heard: God is strong,

Power » Spiritual, general references to » Of appetite

Numbers 11:5

We remember the fish we used to eat freely in Egypt, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic.

Proverbs 16:26

A laborer's appetite works on his behalf, for his hunger urges him to work.

Proverbs 18:20

From the fruit of a person's mouth his stomach is satisfied, with the product of his lips is he satisfied.

Proverbs 23:35

You will say, "They have struck me, but I am not harmed! They beat me, but I did not know it! When will I awake? I will look for another drink."

Power » Power power of God » Is infinite

Psalm 135:6

He does whatever he pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all the ocean depths.

Power » Promised » Strength, moral and spiritual promised

Power » The lord being powerful

Job 37:23

As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress.

2 Chronicles 25:8

Even if you go and fight bravely in battle, God will defeat you before the enemy. God is capable of helping or defeating."

Joshua 4:24

He has done this so all the nations of the earth might recognize the Lord's power and so you might always obey the Lord your God."

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » The sea controlled

Job 38:8

"Who shut up the sea with doors when it burst forth, coming out of the womb,

Job 38:11

when I said, 'To here you may come and no farther, here your proud waves will be confined'?

Psalm 104:9

You set up a boundary for them that they could not cross, so that they would not cover the earth again.

Power » Spiritual, general references to » Fills life with healing influences

Acts 19:11-12

God was performing extraordinary miracles by Paul's hands, so that when even handkerchiefs or aprons that had touched his body were brought to the sick, their diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them.

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » General references to the control of the elements

Deuteronomy 11:17

Then the anger of the Lord will erupt against you and he will close up the sky so that it does not rain. The land will not yield its produce, and you will soon be removed from the good land that the Lord is about to give you.

Genesis 7:4

For in seven days I will cause it to rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights, and I will wipe from the face of the ground every living thing that I have made."

Exodus 9:33

So Moses left Pharaoh, went out of the city, and spread out his hands to the Lord, and the thunder and the hail ceased, and the rain stopped pouring on the earth.

More verses: Jeremiah 10:13

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » The tempest stilled

More verses: Psalm 107:29

Power » Jesus Christ being given power

Acts 10:37-38

you know what happened throughout Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John announced: with respect to Jesus from Nazareth, that God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with him.

Luke 4:31-36

So he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath he began to teach the people. They were amazed at his teaching, because he spoke with authority. Now in the synagogue there was a man who had the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice, read more.
"Ha! Leave us alone, Jesus the Nazarene! Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are -- the Holy One of God." But Jesus rebuked him: "Silence! Come out of him!" Then, after the demon threw the man down in their midst, he came out of him without hurting him. They were all amazed and began to say to one another, "What's happening here? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!"

John 10:14-18

"I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me -- just as the Father knows me and I know the Father -- and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not come from this sheepfold. I must bring them too, and they will listen to my voice, so that there will be one flock and one shepherd. read more.
This is why the Father loves me -- because I lay down my life, so that I may take it back again. No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down of my own free will. I have the authority to lay it down, and I have the authority to take it back again. This commandment I received from my Father."

John 17:1-3

When Jesus had finished saying these things, he looked upward to heaven and said, "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, so that your Son may glorify you -- just as you have given him authority over all humanity, so that he may give eternal life to everyone you have given him. Now this is eternal life -- that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent.

Power » The lord giving power

Luke 9:1-2

After Jesus called the twelve together, he gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Acts 1:6-8

So when they had gathered together, they began to ask him, "Lord, is this the time when you are restoring the kingdom to Israel?" He told them, "You are not permitted to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest parts of the earth."

Luke 10:17-20

Then the seventy-two returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name!" So he said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Look, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions and on the full force of the enemy, and nothing will hurt you. read more.
Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names stand written in heaven."

John 1:1-13

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was fully God. The Word was with God in the beginning. All things were created by him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created. read more.
In him was life, and the life was the light of mankind. And the light shines on in the darkness, but the darkness has not mastered it. A man came, sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that everyone might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify about the light. The true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was created by him, but the world did not recognize him. He came to what was his own, but his own people did not receive him. But to all who have received him -- those who believe in his name -- he has given the right to become God's children -- children not born by human parents or by human desire or a husband's decision, but by God.

Power » Of testimony » Relates to personal experience

Psalm 66:16

Come! Listen, all you who are loyal to God! I will declare what he has done for me.

Psalm 119:46

I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed.

Psalm 71:15

I will tell about your justice, and all day long proclaim your salvation, though I cannot fathom its full extent.

Psalm 119:13

With my lips I proclaim all the regulations you have revealed.

Power » The power of the lord

Psalm 66:3-7

Say to God: "How awesome are your deeds! Because of your great power your enemies cower in fear before you. All the earth worships you and sings praises to you! They sing praises to your name!" (Selah) Come and witness God's exploits! His acts on behalf of people are awesome! read more.
He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot. Let us rejoice in him there! He rules by his power forever; he watches the nations. Stubborn rebels should not exalt themselves. (Selah)

Jeremiah 10:10-12

The Lord is the only true God. He is the living God and the everlasting King. When he shows his anger the earth shakes. None of the nations can stand up to his fury. You people of Israel should tell those nations this: 'These gods did not make heaven and earth. They will disappear from the earth and from under the heavens.' The Lord is the one who by his power made the earth. He is the one who by his wisdom established the world. And by his understanding he spread out the skies.

Jeremiah 27:4-5

Charge them to give their masters a message from me. Tell them, 'The Lord God of Israel who rules over all says to give your masters this message. "I made the earth and the people and animals on it by my mighty power and great strength, and I give it to whomever I see fit.

Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » The ephesian believers

Acts 19:6-7

and when Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they began to speak in tongues and to prophesy. (Now there were about twelve men in all.)

Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers

2 Chronicles 15:1

God's Spirit came upon Azariah son of Oded.

1 Samuel 19:20

So Saul sent messengers to capture David. When they saw a company of prophets prophesying with Samuel standing there as their leader, the spirit of God came upon Saul's messengers, and they also prophesied.

Power » Of God » Described as » Incomparable

Deuteronomy 3:24

"O, Lord God, you have begun to show me your greatness and strength. (What god in heaven or earth can rival your works and mighty deeds?)

Exodus 15:11-12

Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like you? -- majestic in holiness, fearful in praises, working wonders? You stretched out your right hand, the earth swallowed them.

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » The wind ruled

Proverbs 30:4

Who has ascended into heaven, and then descended? Who has gathered up the winds in his fists? Who has bound up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name? -- if you know!

Power » Of testimony » Bursts forth from an inward fire

Jonah 1:9

He said to them, "I am a Hebrew! And I worship the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land."

Jeremiah 20:9

Sometimes I think, "I will make no mention of his message. I will not speak as his messenger any more." But then his message becomes like a fire locked up inside of me, burning in my heart and soul. I grow weary of trying to hold it in; I cannot contain it.

Daniel 4:2

I am delighted to tell you about the signs and wonders that the most high God has done for me.

Power » Of satan » Inspires lying wonders

Power » Of testimony » The outgrowth of faith

2 Corinthians 4:13

But since we have the same spirit of faith as that shown in what has been written, "I believed; therefore I spoke," we also believe, therefore we also speak.

1 Peter 5:12

Through Silvanus, whom I know to be a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, in order to encourage you and testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.

Power » Of testimony » Becomes irrepressible

Acts 26:22

I have experienced help from God to this day, and so I stand testifying to both small and great, saying nothing except what the prophets and Moses said was going to happen:

Power » Of Christ » The wicked will be destroyed by

Isaiah 63:3

"I have stomped grapes in the winepress all by myself; no one from the nations joined me. I stomped on them in my anger; I trampled them down in my rage. Their juice splashed on my garments, and stained all my clothes.

Isaiah 11:4

He will treat the poor fairly, and make right decisions for the downtrodden of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and order the wicked to be executed.

Power » Of Christ » Enabling others to work miracles

Mark 16:17-18

These signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new languages; they will pick up snakes with their hands, and whatever poison they drink will not harm them; they will place their hands on the sick and they will be well."

Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » saul

1 Samuel 10:10

When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a company of prophets was coming out to meet him. Then the spirit of God rushed upon Saul and he prophesied among them.

1 Samuel 11:6

The Spirit of God rushed upon Saul when he heard these words, and he became very angry.

Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Enabled to speak the truth boldly by

Acts 6:5

The proposal pleased the entire group, so they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a Gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch.

2 Timothy 1:7-8

For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by God's power accept your share of suffering for the gospel.

Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » The creation

Power » There being no power other than God

John 19:10-11

So Pilate said, "Do you refuse to speak to me? Don't you know I have the authority to release you, and to crucify you?" Jesus replied, "You would have no authority over me at all, unless it was given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of greater sin."

Romans 13:1-2

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God's appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God. So the person who resists such authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will incur judgment

Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Giving spiritual life

Ezekiel 37:11-14

Then he said to me, "Son of man, these bones are all the house of Israel. Look, they are saying, 'Our bones are dry, our hope has perished; we are cut off.' Therefore prophesy, and tell them, 'This is what the sovereign Lord says: Look, I am about to open your graves and will raise you from your graves, my people. I will bring you to the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves and raise you from your graves, my people. read more.
I will place my breath in you and you will live; I will give you rest in your own land. Then you will know that I am the Lord -- I have spoken and I will act, declares the Lord.'"

Power » Of testimony » An everyday duty

Malachi 3:16

Then those who respected the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord took notice. A scroll was prepared before him in which were recorded the names of those who respected the Lord and honored his name.

Matthew 9:31

But they went out and spread the news about him throughout that entire region.

Power » Of God » Efficiency of ministers is through

1 Corinthians 3:6-8

I planted, Apollos watered, but God caused it to grow. So neither the one who plants counts for anything, nor the one who waters, but God who causes the growth. The one who plants and the one who waters work as one, but each will receive his reward according to his work.

Galatians 2:8

(for he who empowered Peter for his apostleship to the circumcised also empowered me for my apostleship to the Gentiles)

Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Samson

Judges 14:19

The Lord's spirit empowered him. He went down to Ashkelon and murdered thirty men. He took their clothes and gave them to the men who had solved the riddle. He was furious as he went back home.

Judges 14:6

The Lord's spirit empowered him and he tore the lion in two with his bare hands as easily as one would tear a young goat. But he did not tell his father or mother what he had done.

Power » Of prayer » Dependent upon faith

Power » What is power

Power » Of the word » A life-giving force

Ezekiel 37:7

So I prophesied as I was commanded. There was a sound when I prophesied -- I heard a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to bone.

Acts 19:20

In this way the word of the Lord continued to grow in power and to prevail.

Power » Of God » Works in and for saints

Ephesians 1:19

and what is the incomparable greatness of his power toward us who believe, as displayed in the exercise of his immense strength.

Power » Of the holy spirit » Is the power of God

Power » Christ's power » Demonstrated by his resurrection

Power » Small things God uses » God's instrument case

1 Corinthians 1:27-29

But God chose what the world thinks foolish to shame the wise, and God chose what the world thinks weak to shame the strong. God chose what is low and despised in the world, what is regarded as nothing, to set aside what is regarded as something, so that no one can boast in his presence.

Power » Of Christ » Described as supreme

Ephesians 1:20-21

This power he exercised in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms far above every rule and authority and power and dominion and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.

Power » Of Christ » As the son of God, is the power of God

John 5:17-19

So he told them, "My Father is working until now, and I too am working." For this reason the Jewish leaders were trying even harder to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was also calling God his own Father, thus making himself equal with God. So Jesus answered them, "I tell you the solemn truth, the Son can do nothing on his own initiative, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, the Son does likewise.

John 10:28-30

I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; no one will snatch them from my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can snatch them from my Father's hand. The Father and I are one."

Power » Of Christ » Exemplified in creation

Power » Of God » The heavenly host magnified

Revelation 5:13

Then I heard every creature -- in heaven, on earth, under the earth, in the sea, and all that is in them -- singing: "To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be praise, honor, glory, and ruling power forever and ever!"

Revelation 11:17

with these words: "We give you thanks, Lord God, the All-Powerful, the one who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and begun to reign.

Power » Of God » Should be acknowledged

1 Chronicles 29:11

O Lord, you are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You have dominion and exalt yourself as the ruler of all.

Isaiah 33:13

You who are far away, listen to what I have done! You who are close by, recognize my strength!"

Power » Of God » Expressed by » The hand of God

Exodus 9:3

then the hand of the Lord will surely bring a very terrible plague on your livestock in the field, on the horses, the donkeys, the camels, the herds, and the flocks.

Exodus 9:15

For by now I could have stretched out my hand and struck you and your people with plague, and you would have been destroyed from the earth.

Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the creation

Jeremiah 10:12

The Lord is the one who by his power made the earth. He is the one who by his wisdom established the world. And by his understanding he spread out the skies.

Power » Of God » Exemplified » In making the gospel effectual

Power » Spiritual, general references to » Enables men to speak with authority

Acts 6:8

Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.

Power » Of Christ » His teaching

Matthew 7:28-29

When Jesus finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed by his teaching, because he taught them like one who had authority, not like their experts in the law.

Power » Of satan » Blinds the minds of unbelievers

2 Corinthians 4:3-4

But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled only to those who are perishing, among whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of those who do not believe so they would not see the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God.

Power » Of God » Nothing too difficult for

Power » Of God » Magnified

Jude 1:25

to the only God our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, power, and authority, before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.

Power » Of God » Is the source of all strength

Psalm 68:35

You are awe-inspiring, O God, as you emerge from your holy temple! It is the God of Israel who gives the people power and strength. God deserves praise!

Power » Of God » Expressed by » The arm of God

Power » Of God » Upheld by

Psalm 37:17

for evil men will lose their power, but the Lord sustains the godly.

Power » Spiritual, general references to » Accompanies the baptism of the holy spirit

Power » Of the holy spirit » Qualifies ministers

Acts 1:8-9

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest parts of the earth." After he had said this, while they were watching, he was lifted up and a cloud hid him from their sight.

Power » Of Christ » Will be specially manifested at his second coming

Power » Of Christ » Overcoming satan

Power » Of Christ » Over all things

Power » Of Christ » Strengthened by

Power » Of Christ » Salvation

Isaiah 63:1

Who is this who comes from Edom, dressed in bright red, coming from Bozrah? Who is this one wearing royal attire, who marches confidently because of his great strength? "It is I, the one who announces vindication, and who is able to deliver!"

Power » Of God » Feared

Jeremiah 5:22

"You should fear me!" says the Lord. "You should tremble in awe before me! I made the sand to be a boundary for the sea, a permanent barrier that it can never cross. Its waves may roll, but they can never prevail. They may roar, but they can never cross beyond that boundary."

Power » Of God » Strengthened by

Power » Of God » Described as » Glorious

Isaiah 63:12

the one who made his majestic power available to Moses, who divided the water before them, gaining for himself a lasting reputation,

Power » Of God » Described as » Effectual

Power » Of God » Described as » Incomprehensible

Ecclesiastes 3:11

God has made everything fit beautifully in its appropriate time, but he has also placed ignorance in the human heart so that people cannot discover what God has ordained, from the beginning to the end of their lives.

Job 26:14

Indeed, these are but the outer fringes of his ways! How faint is the whisper we hear of him! But who can understand the thunder of his power?"

Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the resurrection of Christ

Power » What is in power

Power » Of Christ » Upholding all things

Power » Of God » Is a ground of trust

Power » Of God » Pleaded in prayer

Psalm 79:11

Listen to the painful cries of the prisoners! Use your great strength to set free those condemned to die!

Power » Of God » Described as » Irresistable

Daniel 4:35

All the inhabitants of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he wishes with the army of heaven and with those who inhabit the earth. No one slaps his hand and says to him, 'What have you done?'

Deuteronomy 32:39

"See now that I, indeed I, am he!" says the Lord, "and there is no other god besides me. I kill and give life, I smash and I heal, and none can resist my power.

Power » Of God » Described as » Everlasting

Power » Of God » Described as » Mighty

Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Making the gospel effective

Power » Examples of » Elijah

1 Kings 17:21-22

He stretched out over the boy three times and called out to the Lord, "O Lord, my God, please let this boy's breath return to him." The Lord answered Elijah's prayer; the boy's breath returned to him and he lived.

Power » Examples of » jacob

Genesis 32:26-28

Then the man said, "Let me go, for the dawn is breaking." "I will not let you go," Jacob replied, "unless you bless me." The man asked him, "What is your name?" He answered, "Jacob." "No longer will your name be Jacob," the man told him, "but Israel, because you have fought with God and with men and have prevailed."

Power » Of Christ » Performing miracles

Luke 5:17

Now on one of those days, while he was teaching, there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting nearby (who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem), and the power of the Lord was with him to heal.

Power » Of God » Supported in affliction by

Power » Of God » Delivered by

Daniel 3:17

If our God whom we are serving exists, he is able to rescue us from the furnace of blazing fire, and he will rescue us, O king, from your power as well.

Nehemiah 1:10

They are your servants and your people, whom you have redeemed by your mighty strength and by your powerful hand.

Power » Of God » Expressed by » The voice of God

Psalm 29:5

The Lord's shout breaks the cedars, the Lord shatters the cedars of Lebanon.

Psalm 68:33

to the one who rides through the sky from ancient times! Look! He thunders loudly.

Psalm 29:3

The Lord's shout is heard over the water; the majestic God thunders, the Lord appears over the surging water.

Power » Of God » Described as » Great

Psalm 79:11

Listen to the painful cries of the prisoners! Use your great strength to set free those condemned to die!

Power » Of God » Described as » Strong

Psalm 136:12

with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, for his loyal love endures,

Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the destruction of the wicked

Exodus 9:16

But for this purpose I have caused you to stand: to show you my strength, and so that my name may be declared in all the earth.

Power » Of Christ » Rising from the dead

John 10:18

No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down of my own free will. I have the authority to lay it down, and I have the authority to take it back again. This commandment I received from my Father."

Power » Of Christ » Forgiving sins

Matthew 9:6

But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins" -- then he said to the paralytic -- "Stand up, take your stretcher, and go home."

Power » Of God » Expressed by » The finger of God

Exodus 8:19

The magicians said to Pharaoh, "It is the finger of God!" But Pharaoh's heart remained hard, and he did not listen to them, just as the Lord had predicted.

Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David

1 Samuel 16:13

So Samuel took the horn full of olive oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers. The Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day onward. Then Samuel got up and went to Ramah.

Power » Small things God uses » Five smooth stones

1 Samuel 17:40

He took his staff in his hand, picked out five smooth stones from the stream, placed them in the pouch of his shepherd's bag, took his sling in hand, and approached the Philistine.

Power » Small things God uses » Small things

Zechariah 4:10

For who dares make light of small beginnings? These seven eyes will joyfully look on the tin tablet in Zerubbabel's hand. (These are the eyes of the Lord, which constantly range across the whole earth.)

Power » Realized power, » Ability to keep spiritual treasures

Power » Of the word » A defensive weapon

Power » Of the word » A crushing hammer

Jeremiah 23:29

My message is like a fire that purges dross! It is like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces! I, the Lord, so affirm it!

Power » Of Christ » Giving spiritual life

John 5:25-26

I tell you the solemn truth, a time is coming -- and is now here -- when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. For just as the Father has life in himself, thus he has granted the Son to have life in himself,

Power » Of Christ » Preserved by

Power » Of satan » Contends with the saints

Power » God being your power

2 Samuel 22:33

The one true God is my mighty refuge; he removes the obstacles in my way.

Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » The seventy elders

Numbers 11:25

And the Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to them, and he took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and put it on the seventy elders. When the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied, but did not do so again.

Power » Small things God uses » A handful of meal and a little oil

1 Kings 17:12

She said, "As certainly as the Lord your God lives, I have no food, except for a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. Right now I am gathering a couple of sticks for a fire. Then I'm going home to make one final meal for my son and myself. After we have eaten that, we will die of starvation."

Power » Small things God uses » A cloud the size of a man's hand

1 Kings 18:44

The seventh time the servant said, "Look, a small cloud, the size of the palm of a man's hand, is rising up from the sea." Elijah then said, "Go and tell Ahab, 'Hitch up the chariots and go down, so that the rain won't overtake you.'"

Power » Small things God uses » The mustard seed

Matthew 13:32

It is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest garden plant and becomes a tree, so that the wild birds come and nest in its branches."

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Discovering the tribute money

Matthew 17:27

But so that we don't offend them, go to the lake and throw out a hook. Take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth, you will find a four drachma coin. Take that and give it to them for me and you."

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » In multiplying the loaves

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Blighting Fig Tree

Matthew 21:19

After noticing a fig tree by the road he went to it, but found nothing on it except leaves. He said to it, "Never again will there be fruit from you!" And the fig tree withered at once.

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Walking on the sea

Matthew 14:25

As the night was ending, Jesus came to them walking on the sea.

Power » Spiritual, general references to » Mightier than physical forces

Zechariah 4:6

Therefore he told me, "These signify the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: 'Not by strength and not by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord who rules over all."

Power » Christ's power » Infinite

Power » Of the word » A devouring flame

Jeremiah 5:14

Because of that, the Lord, the God who rules over all, said to me, "Because these people have spoken like this, I will make the words that I put in your mouth like fire. And I will make this people like wood which the fiery judgments you speak will burn up."

Power » Of prayer » To be most effective, should be accompanied by praise

Acts 16:25-26

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the rest of the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly a great earthquake occurred, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. Immediately all the doors flew open, and the bonds of all the prisoners came loose.

Power » Of prayer » Increased by self-denial

Power » Of God » Described as » Unsearchable

Job 9:10

he does great and unsearchable things, and wonderful things without number.

Power » Of God » Exemplified » In establishing and governing all things

Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » balaam

Numbers 24:2

When Balaam lifted up his eyes, he saw Israel camped tribe by tribe; and the Spirit of God came upon him.

Power » Small things God uses » A jaw-bone

Judges 15:15

He happened to see a solid jawbone of a donkey. He grabbed it and struck down a thousand men.

Power » Unrealized power » To still the tempest

Power » Realized power, » Ability to save to the uttermost

Power » Realized power, » Ability to control demons

Luke 8:31-32

And they began to beg him not to order them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside, and the demonic spirits begged Jesus to let them go into them. He gave them permission.

Power » Of the word » A probing instrument

Power » Power belonging to God

Psalm 62:11

God has declared one principle; two principles I have heard: God is strong,

Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Othniel

Judges 3:10

The Lord's spirit empowered him and he led Israel. When he went to do battle, the Lord handed over to him King Cushan-Rishathaim of Aram and he overpowered him.

Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » gideon

Judges 6:34

The Lord's spirit took control of Gideon. He blew a trumpet, summoning the Abiezrites to follow him.

Power » Realized power, » Ability to hold fast to the believer

Romans 8:39

nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Power » Realized power, » Ability to heal lepers

Matthew 8:2

And a leper approached, and bowed low before him, saying, "Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean."

Power » Christ's power » Pardoning

Matthew 9:6

But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins" -- then he said to the paralytic -- "Stand up, take your stretcher, and go home."

Power » Christ's power » Saving

Isaiah 63:1

Who is this who comes from Edom, dressed in bright red, coming from Bozrah? Who is this one wearing royal attire, who marches confidently because of his great strength? "It is I, the one who announces vindication, and who is able to deliver!"

Power » Of testimony » Recounts God's blessings

Isaiah 63:7

I will tell of the faithful acts of the Lord, of the Lord's praiseworthy deeds. I will tell about all the Lord did for us, the many good things he did for the family of Israel, because of his compassion and great faithfulness.

Power » Of the word » A saving power

Power » Of Christ » Raising the dead

John 5:28-29

"Do not be amazed at this, because a time is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and will come out -- the ones who have done what is good to the resurrection resulting in life, and the ones who have done what is evil to the resurrection resulting in condemnation.

Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Cornelius and his company

Acts 10:44

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the message.

Power » Small things God uses » Arod

Exodus 4:2

The Lord said to him, "What is that in your hand?" He said, "A staff."

Power » Unrealized power » To control the forces of nature

Mark 11:21

Peter remembered and said to him, "Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered."

Power » Unrealized power » To come down from the cross

Mark 15:31

In the same way even the chief priests -- together with the experts in the law -- were mocking him among themselves: "He saved others, but he cannot save himself!

Power » Unrealized power » To raise the dead

John 11:37

But some of them said, "This is the man who caused the blind man to see! Couldn't he have done something to keep Lazarus from dying?"

Power » Unrealized power » To conquer death

John 20:25

The other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he replied, "Unless I see the wounds from the nails in his hands, and put my finger into the wounds from the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will never believe it!"

Power » Realized power, » Ability to raise the dead

John 11:22

But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will grant you."

Power » Christ's power » Over his own life

John 10:18

No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down of my own free will. I have the authority to lay it down, and I have the authority to take it back again. This commandment I received from my Father."

Power » Christ's power » Wonder-working

Power » Examples of » The dying thief

Luke 23:42

Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom."

Power » Of prayer » Manifest in the life of elijah

Power » Of satan » Sinners under the dominion of

Power » When you will receive power

Acts 1:6-8

So when they had gathered together, they began to ask him, "Lord, is this the time when you are restoring the kingdom to Israel?" He told them, "You are not permitted to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest parts of the earth."

Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » The samaritan Christians

Acts 8:17

Then Peter and John placed their hands on the Samaritans, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Stilling the tempest

Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon

Power » God's Ability » To keep from falling

Jude 1:25

to the only God our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, power, and authority, before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.

Power » Spiritual, general references to » Gives men courage to rebuke sin

Power » Spiritual, general references to » Jesus the supreme example of

Luke 4:14

Then Jesus, in the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and news about him spread throughout the surrounding countryside.

Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Overcoming all difficulties

Zechariah 4:6-7

Therefore he told me, "These signify the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: 'Not by strength and not by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord who rules over all." "What are you, you great mountain? Because of Zerubbabel you will become a level plain! And he will bring forth the temple capstone with shoutings of 'Grace! Grace!' because of this."

Power » Unrealized power » To cast out demons

Mark 9:22

It has often thrown him into fire or water to destroy him. But if you are able to do anything, have compassion on us and help us."

Power » Unrealized power » To heal the sick

Mark 2:12

And immediately the man stood up, took his stretcher, and went out in front of them all. They were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We have never seen anything like this!"

Power » Christ's power » Life-giving

Power » Christ's power » Over nature

Luke 8:25

Then he said to them, "Where is your faith?" But they were afraid and amazed, saying to one another, "Who then is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him!"

Power » Examples of » Early disciples

Power » Of Christ » Will subdue all power

Power » Of prayer » Unlimited to those who abide in Christ

Power » Of Christ » Overcoming the world

Power » Of God » Saints long for exhibitions of

Psalm 63:1-2

A psalm of David, written when he was in the Judean wilderness. O God, you are my God! I long for you! My soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. Yes, in the sanctuary I have seen you, and witnessed your power and splendor.

Power » Of God » Have confidence in

Jeremiah 20:11

But the Lord is with me to help me like an awe-inspiring warrior. Therefore those who persecute me will fail and will not prevail over me. They will be thoroughly disgraced because they did not succeed. Their disgrace will never be forgotten.

Power » Of God » Expressed by » The thunder of his power

Job 26:14

Indeed, these are but the outer fringes of his ways! How faint is the whisper we hear of him! But who can understand the thunder of his power?"

Power » Of God » Exalted by

Job 36:22

Indeed, God is exalted in his power; who is a teacher like him?

Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Believers at pentecost

Power » Small things God uses » Five barley loaves

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Turning water into wine

John 2:7

Jesus told the servants, "Fill the water jars with water." So they filled them up to the very top.

Power » Of the holy spirit » Christ worked his miracles by

Power » Of the holy spirit » God's word the instrument of

Power » Of the holy spirit » Promised by the father

Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Raising Christ from the dead

Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Performing miracles

Romans 15:19

in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem even as far as Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.

Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Strengthened by

Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Upheld by

Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Abound in hope by

Power » Unrealized power » To provide for the multitude

Mark 8:4

His disciples answered him, "Where can someone get enough bread in this desolate place to satisfy these people?"

Power » Unrealized power » To forgive sins

Power » Realized power, » Ability to give absent healing

Luke 7:7

That is why I did not presume to come to you. Instead, say the word, and my servant must be healed.

Power » Of testimony » Inspired by the "spirit"

Power » Of Christ » Bodies of, will be changed by

Power » Of Christ » Saints made willing by

Psalm 110:3

Your people willingly follow you when you go into battle. On the holy hills at sunrise the dew of your youth belongs to you.

Power » Of Christ » Helped by

Power » Of Christ » Is able to subdue all things

Power » Of Christ » Ministers should make known

Power » Of Christ » As man, is from the father

Power » Of Christ » Giving eternal life

Power » Of Christ » Rests upon saints

Power » Of Christ » Over all flesh

Power » Of Christ » Everlasting

Power » Of Christ » Unlimited

Power » Of satan » Permitted to afflict the righteous

Job 1:12

So the Lord said to Satan, "All right then, everything he has is in your power. Only do not extend your hand against the man himself!" So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.

Power » Of satan » Claims authority over the world

Luke 4:6

And he said to him, "To you I will grant this whole realm -- and the glory that goes along with it, for it has been relinquished to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish.

Power » Of God » One of his attributes

Psalm 62:11

God has declared one principle; two principles I have heard: God is strong,

Power » Of God » Exerted in behalf of saints

1 Chronicles 16:9

Sing to him! Make music to him! Tell about all his miraculous deeds!

Power » Of God » Can save by many or by few

1 Samuel 14:6

Jonathan said to his armor bearer, "Come on, let's go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will intervene for us. Nothing can prevent the Lord from delivering, whether by many or by a few."

Power » Of God » All things possible to

Power » Of God » Wicked people » Have against them

Ezra 8:22

I was embarrassed to request soldiers and horsemen from the king to protect us from the enemy along the way, because we had said to the king, "The good hand of our God is on everyone who is seeking him, but his great anger is against everyone who forsakes him."

Power » Of God » Wicked people » Do not know

Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the resurrection of saints

Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the miracles of Christ

Power » Of God » Exemplified » In delivering his people

Psalm 106:8

Yet he delivered them for the sake of his reputation, that he might reveal his power.

Power » Of the holy spirit » Christ commenced his ministry in

Luke 4:14

Then Jesus, in the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and news about him spread throughout the surrounding countryside.

Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » The conception of Christ

Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Helped in prayer by

Power » Of Christ » Present in the assembly of saints

1 Corinthians 5:4

When you gather together in the name of our Lord Jesus, and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of our Lord Jesus,

Power » Of Christ » Destroying the works of satan

Power » Of Christ » Glorious

Power » Of God » The faith that saints rely on

Power » Of God » Receive increase of grace by

Power » Of God » Kept by, unto salvation

Power » Of God » Wicked people » Will be destroyed by

Luke 12:5

But I will warn you whom you should fear: Fear the one who, after the killing, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!

Power » Of God » Described as » Sovereign

Romans 9:21

Has the potter no right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special use and another for ordinary use?

Power » Of the holy spirit » Promised by Christ

Satan's » Power » Princehood

Satan's » Power » Inspires lying wonders

Satan's » Power » Blinds the minds of unbelievers

2 Corinthians 4:3-4

But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled only to those who are perishing, among whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of those who do not believe so they would not see the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God.

Satan's » Power » Contends with the saints

Satan's » Power » Sinners under the dominion of

Satan's » Power » Permitted to afflict the righteous

Job 1:12

So the Lord said to Satan, "All right then, everything he has is in your power. Only do not extend your hand against the man himself!" So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.

Satan's » Power » Claims authority over the world

Luke 4:6

And he said to him, "To you I will grant this whole realm -- and the glory that goes along with it, for it has been relinquished to me, and I can give it to anyone I wish.

Spiritual » Power » Fills life with healing influences

Acts 19:11-12

God was performing extraordinary miracles by Paul's hands, so that when even handkerchiefs or aprons that had touched his body were brought to the sick, their diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them.

Spiritual » Power » Source of spiritual power

Spiritual » Power » Enables men to speak with authority

Acts 6:8

Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.

Spiritual » Power » Accompanies the baptism of the holy spirit

Spiritual » Power » Mightier than physical forces

Zechariah 4:6

Therefore he told me, "These signify the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: 'Not by strength and not by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord who rules over all."

Spiritual » Power » Gives men courage to rebuke sin

Spiritual » Power » Jesus the supreme example of

Luke 4:14

Then Jesus, in the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and news about him spread throughout the surrounding countryside.

the things that are Transient » Power » Knowledge

the things that are Transient » Power » Material things

Psalm 102:25-26

In earlier times you established the earth; the skies are your handiwork. They will perish, but you will endure. They will wear out like a garment; like clothes you will remove them and they will disappear.

the things that are Transient » Power

Psalm 37:35-36

I have seen ruthless evil men growing in influence, like a green tree grows in its native soil. But then one passes by, and suddenly they have disappeared! I looked for them, but they could not be found.

the things that are Transient » Power » Pleasure

Luke 12:19-20

And I will say to myself, "You have plenty of goods stored up for many years; relax, eat, drink, celebrate!"' But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you, but who will get what you have prepared for yourself?'

the things that are Transient » Power » Glory

the things that are Transient » Power » Life

Topics on Power

Drawbacks To Man's Power

Jeremiah 9:23

The Lord says, "Wise people should not boast that they are wise. Powerful people should not boast that they are powerful. Rich people should not boast that they are rich.

God Showed His Power

Jeremiah 27:5

"I made the earth and the people and animals on it by my mighty power and great strength, and I give it to whomever I see fit.

God, Power Of

Mark 10:27

Jesus looked at them and replied, "This is impossible for mere humans, but not for God; all things are possible for God."

Power Of Christ, Described

Ephesians 1:20-21

This power he exercised in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms

Power Of God, Expressed

Psalm 29:3

The Lord's shout is heard over the water; the majestic God thunders, the Lord appears over the surging water.

Power Through God

Acts 3:12

When Peter saw this, he declared to the people, "Men of Israel, why are you amazed at this? Why do you stare at us as if we had made this man walk by our own power or piety?

Power Through The Spirit

Zechariah 4:6

Therefore he told me, "These signify the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: 'Not by strength and not by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord who rules over all."

Power, God's Saving

Psalm 20:6

Now I am sure that the Lord will deliver his chosen king; he will intervene for him from his holy heavenly temple, and display his mighty ability to deliver.

Power, Human

Deuteronomy 8:17-18

Be careful not to say, "My own ability and skill have gotten me this wealth."

Power, Of God

Job 36:22

Indeed, God is exalted in his power; who is a teacher like him?

Querying God's Power

Psalm 78:42

They did not remember what he had done, how he delivered them from the enemy,

Satan, Power Of

Job 1:12

So the Lord said to Satan, "All right then, everything he has is in your power. Only do not extend your hand against the man himself!" So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.

The Power Of Other Creatures

Daniel 8:4

I saw that the ram was butting westward, northward, and southward. No animal was able to stand before it, and there was none who could deliver from its power. It did as it pleased and acted arrogantly.

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