84 Bible Verses about Power

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Psalm 29:4

The voice of Jehovah is powerful. The voice of Jehovah is glorious.

Ecclesiastes 8:4

There is power (authority) in the word of a king. Who may ask him: What are you doing?

1 Chronicles 29:11

You are great and powerful, glorious, splendid, and majestic. Everything in heaven and earth is yours, and you, O Jehovah, are king, supreme ruler over all.

Psalm 89:13

You have a strong arm! Your hand is mighty (power by Holy Spirit); your right hand is exalted.

Revelation 7:12

They said: Amen! Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen.

1 Corinthians 15:43

It is sown in dishonor. It is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness and it is raised in power.

Jude 1:25

To the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord. There is glory, majesty, dominion, and power, before all time, now, and for evermore, amen.

Genesis 31:29

It is in my power to do you harm. But the God of your father came to me this night. He said, 'Take care that you say nothing good or bad to Jacob.'

Zechariah 4:6

He answered: This is the word of Jehovah to Zerubbabel. Then Jehovah of Hosts said: 'Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit.'

Psalm 62:11

God has spoken once. I have heard it said twice: Power belongs to God.

Genesis 49:3

Reuben, you are my firstborn; you are my strength and the first child of my manhood. You are the proudest and strongest of all my sons.

Acts 8:18

When Simon saw the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money.

Ephesians 1:21

It is far above all governments and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.

1 Corinthians 5:4

When you assemble in the name and with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, I will be with you in spirit.

Psalm 65:6

He established the mountains with his power. He is girded (fortified) (surrounded) with mighty strength.

Micah 2:1

Woe to those who devise iniquity and work evil upon their beds! When the morning comes they do it because they are able to (it is in the power of their hands).

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Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Power

John 14:12

Truly I tell you, he who exerts active faith in me will do the works that I do. In fact he will do greater works than these. I go to the Father.

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

John 14:12

Truly I tell you, he who exerts active faith in me will do the works that I do. In fact he will do greater works than these. I go 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 that lions have chased. The first to devour them was the king of Assyria. The last to gnaw at their bones was King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.

Matthew 10:6

He said: Go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Power » Power power of God » General references to

2 Chronicles 25:8

If you go into battle with them God will use the enemy to defeat you. It does not matter how courageous you are because God has the power to help you or to defeat you.

Job 26:12

He stills the sea with his power. He struck down Rahab with his understanding.

Psalm 62:11

God has spoken once. I have heard it said twice: Power belongs to God.

Psalm 65:6

He established the mountains with his power. He is girded (fortified) (surrounded) with mighty strength.

Power » Spiritual, general references to » Of appetite

Numbers 11:5

Remember all the free fish we ate in Egypt and the cucumbers, watermelons, leeks, onions, and garlic we had?

Proverbs 16:26

He who works labors for himself. His hungry mouth spurs him on.

Proverbs 18:20

A man's stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth. He will be filled with the produce from his lips.

Proverbs 23:2

Put a knife to your throat, if you are a man with a strong desire (lust) (passion).

Proverbs 23:35

They struck me but I did not become sick. They beat me and I did not feel it. When will I awake? I will seek drink yet again.

Power » Power power of God » Is infinite

Psalm 135:6

Everything Jehovah desires he does in the heavens and in earth, and in the seas and all deep places.

Power » Promised » Strength, moral and spiritual promised

2 Samuel 22:40

You armed me and gave me strength to fight. You subdued and brought low those who came against me.

Power » The lord being powerful

Job 37:23

We cannot find the Almighty. He is exalted in power but will not do violence to justice and abundant righteousness.

2 Chronicles 25:8

If you go into battle with them God will use the enemy to defeat you. It does not matter how courageous you are because God has the power to help you or to defeat you.

Nahum 1:3

Jehovah is slow to anger, and great in power! He will by no means reprieve the guilty (leave them unpunished). Jehovah has his way in the whirlwind and in the storm. The clouds are the dust of his feet.

Joshua 4:24

That all the people of the earth might know the hand of Jehovah is mighty: that you might reverence Jehovah your God forever.

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

Job 38:8

Who shut up the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb?

Job 38:11

when I said: 'This far you may come and no farther'; here is where your proud waves halt?

Psalm 33:7

He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap. He puts the ocean depth in his storehouses.

Psalm 104:9

You set a boundary that they may not go beyond. They will not return to cover the earth.

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

Acts 19:11-12

God did special miracles by the hands of Paul. Handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched his body were put on the sick and the evil spirits went away.

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

Deuteronomy 11:17

Jehovah will become angry with you. He will shut the sky and there will be no rain. Then the ground will not grow any crops. You will quickly disappear from this good land Jehovah is giving you.

Genesis 7:4

Seven days from now I will send rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights. I will wipe from the face of the earth every living creature I have made.

Exodus 9:33

Moses left the royal palace and the city. He lifted his arms in prayer to Jehovah. The thunder, hail, and drenching rain stopped.

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 that message which began in Galilee and was published throughout all Judea, after the baptism that John preached. God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Jesus went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil. God was with him.

Luke 4:31-36

Next he traveled to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. There he taught them on the Sabbath day. They were astonished at his teaching for he spoke with authority. A man in the synagogue had a spirit of an unclean demon. He cried out with a loud voice: read more.
What have we to do with you Jesus, you Nazarene? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are. You are the Holy One of God! Jesus rebuked him, saying: Be quiet and come out of him. When the demon had thrown him down in front of them, he came out of him without harming him. All were amazed and spoke to one another. What is he telling us? For he speaks with authority and with 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 I know the Father! I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I will also bring them. They will hear my voice and they will become one flock, one shepherd. read more.
The Father loves me. Therefore I lay down my life and I take it back again. No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down voluntarily. I have authority (jurisdiction) (right) to lay it down, and I have authority to take it again. I have received this commandment from my Father.

John 17:1-3

Jesus spoke these things and lifted up his eyes to heaven. He said: Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that the son may glorify you. You have given him authority over all flesh that he may give everlasting life to the ones whom you have given him. This is everlasting life that they should have *deep, intimate knowledge of you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have commissioned. *(Greek: ginosko: know, perceive, be sure, understand)

Power » The lord giving power

Luke 9:1-2

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

Acts 1:6-8

When they met they asked him: Lord will you restore the kingdom to Israel at this time? He replied: It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has set within His own authority. You will receive power, when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Luke 10:17-20

The seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name. He said to them: I saw Satan falling like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any way hurt you. read more.
Do not rejoice about this that the spirits are subject to you. Rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.

John 1:1-13

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was like God (God-like). The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him and without him not one thing was made. read more.
He lived and his life gives light to all people. His light shines through darkness and it cannot be extinguished. God sent a man named John. (Malachi 3:1) He came to tell (witness) (testify) about the light and help people have faith. Not being the light he came to give a witness of it. The true light, which gives light to every man, came into the world. (Isaiah 49:6) The world was made through him. He was in the world and the world did not recognize him. He came to his own. They did not receive him! He gave the right to become children of God to all who received him. Even to those who believe in his name. They were born from God. It was not from blood, or the will of the flesh, or the will of man.

Power » Of testimony » Relates to personal experience

Psalm 66:16

Come and listen, all who reverence God, and I will tell you what he has done for me.

Psalm 119:46

I will also speak of your laws before kings and will not be ashamed.

Psalm 71:15

All day long my mouth will tell of your righteousness and of your salvation. I do not know the number.

Psalm 119:13

With my lips I have told of all the ordinances of your mouth.

Power » The power of the lord

Psalm 66:3-7

Say to God: How awe-inspiring are your deeds! Your power is so great that your enemies will cringe in front of you. The whole earth will worship you. They will sing praises to you. They will make music to praise your name. Come and see the works of God, his awe-inspiring deeds for the sons of men. read more.
He turned the sea into dry land. They crossed the river on foot. We rejoiced because of what he did there. He rules forever with his might. His eyes watch the nations. Rebels will not be able to oppose him.

Jeremiah 10:10-12

Jehovah is the true (faithful) (right) God! He is the living God and the everlasting king. The earth quakes at his wrath. The nations cannot endure his indignation. You will say to the idolaters: The gods that did not make the heavens and the earth will perish from the earth and from under the heavens. He who made the earth by his power, and established the world by his wisdom; also stretched out the heavens by his understanding.

Jeremiah 27:4-5

Give them an order for their masters: This is what Jehovah of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Say this to your masters, I used my great strength and my powerful arm to make the earth along with the people and the animals on it. I give it to anyone I please.

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

Acts 19:6-7

Paul laid his hands on them and Holy Spirit came upon them. They spoke with tongues and prophesied. There were 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 to Azariah, son of Oded.

1 Samuel 19:20

Saul sent messengers to get David. They saw a group of prophets prophesying with their leader Samuel. God's Spirit came over Saul's messengers so that they also prophesied.

Power » Of God » Described as » Incomparable

Psalm 89:8

O Jehovah God of hosts, who is like You, O mighty Jehovah? Your faithfulness also surrounds you.

Deuteronomy 3:24

O Sovereign Lord Jehovah, you have begun to show me how great and powerful you are. What kind of god is there in heaven or on earth that can do the deeds and the mighty acts you have done?

Exodus 15:11-12

Who among the gods is like you Jehovah? Who is like you, wonderful in holiness? Who can work wonders and mighty acts like yours? You stretched out your right hand, and the earth swallowed our enemies.

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

Mark 4:39

He awoke from sleep and commanded the wind and sea. He commanded the sea to be at peace and rest. And he commanded the wind to go down and there was a great calm.

Proverbs 30:4

Who ascended up into heaven, or descended? Who gathered the wind in his hands? Who bound the waters in a garment? Who established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if you can tell me?

Power » Of testimony » Bursts forth from an inward fire

Jonah 1:9

He replied: I am Hebrew and I respect Jehovah, the God of heaven, who has made the sea and the dry land.

Jeremiah 20:9

But if I say: I will not remember him or speak anymore in his name, then in my heart it becomes like a burning fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in. I cannot endure it.

Daniel 4:2

It seemed good to me to show 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 having the same spirit (attitude) of faith, according to that which is written, I believe, and therefore I speak. We also believe, and therefore we also speak.

1 Peter 5:12

By Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I account him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast.

Power » Of testimony » Becomes irrepressible

Power » Of Christ » The wicked will be destroyed by

Isaiah 63:3

I have trampled alone in the winepress. No one was with me. In my anger I trampled on people. In my wrath I stomped on them. Their blood splattered my clothes so all my clothing has been stained.

Isaiah 11:4

But with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with fairness for the afflicted of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth (power of his words), and with the spirit (breath) of his lips he will destroy the wicked.

Power » Of Christ » Enabling others to work miracles

Mark 16:17-18

These signs will accompany those who believe. They will cast out demons in my name. They will speak with new languages. They will pick up and handle serpents. Deadly drink will not hurt them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.

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

1 Samuel 10:10

When Saul came to the hill a group of prophets came to meet him. God's Spirit came over him. He prophesied with them.

1 Samuel 11:6

When he heard this news, God's Spirit came over him. He became very angry.

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

Acts 6:5

The idea pleased the whole congregation. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch,

2 Timothy 1:7-8

God has not given us a spirit of timidity (fear), but of power and love and discipline. Do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me his prisoner. Join me in suffering for the good news according to the power of God.

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

Power » There being no power other than God

John 19:10-11

Pilate said: Will you not speak to me? Do you know I have the power to release you and the power to impale you? Jesus answered him: You would have no power against me except it was given you from above. Therefore he that delivered me to you has greater sin.

Romans 13:1-2

Let every person be subject to superior authorities. For there is no authority except by God. God allows the authorities to serve in their positions. Whoever opposes the authority resists the ordinance of God. Those who resist will receive judgment.

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

Romans 8:11

If the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from among the dead dwells with you, he who raised Christ from among the dead shall also make your mortal bodies alive. This is on account of his Spirit that dwells with you.

Ezekiel 37:11-14

Jehovah also said: Son of man, all the people of Israel are like these bones. The people say: Our bones are dry, and our hope has vanished. We are completely destroyed. Prophesy and tell them: 'This is what the Lord Jehovah says: My people, I will open your graves and take you out of them. I will bring you to Israel. Then, my people, you will know that I am Jehovah, because I will open your graves and bring you out of your graves.' read more.
I will put my Spirit in you, and you will live. I will place you in your own land. Then you will know that I, Jehovah, have spoken, and I have done it,' declares Jehovah.

Power » Of testimony » An everyday duty

Malachi 3:16

Those who respected Jehovah spoke to one another, and Jehovah listened to what they had to say. In his presence a memorial record was written down in a book listing those who reverence Jehovah and respect (esteem) (regard) his name.

Matthew 9:31

They spread the news about Jesus all over that part of the country.

Power » Of God » Efficiency of ministers is through

1 Corinthians 3:6-8

I have planted, Apollos watered; but God caused the growth. Neither he that plants and neither he that waters is anything; but God gives the increase. Now he who plants and he who waters are one [in purpose] and every man will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

Galatians 2:8

The one who made Peter an apostle to the Jewish people (who are circumcised) also made me an apostle to the people of the nations (who are not circumcised).

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

Judges 14:19

Suddenly the power of Jehovah made him strong. He went to Ashkelon, where he killed thirty men. He stripped them and gave their fine clothes to the men who had solved the riddle. He returned home, furious about what had happened.

Judges 14:6

Suddenly the power of Jehovah made Samson strong. He tore the lion apart with his bare hands, as if it were a young goat. But he did not tell his parents 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. As I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold, a rattling. The bones came together, bone to its bone.

Power » Of God » Works in and for saints

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

Instead God chose the foolish things of the world to confuse (shame) the wise. God chose the weak things of the world to confuse (shame) the things that are mighty. God also chose the base things of the world, and things which are despised, yes, and things which are not, to bring to nothing things that are. No human being should boast before God.

Power » Of Christ » Described as supreme

Ephesians 1:20-21

He operated in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and made him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly places. It is far above all governments and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.

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

John 5:17-19

Jesus responded to them: My Father works until now and I work. The Jews intensified their efforts to kill him for these reasons: he broke the Sabbath and he also called God his own Father, making himself equal with God. Jesus answered them: Truly I tell you the Son can do nothing by himself. He sees the Father do something and then he does it. Whatever the Father does the Son does in like manner.

John 10:28-30

I give them eternal life. They will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father has given them to me. He is greater than all and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. The Father and I are one (united in purpose).

Power » Of Christ » Exemplified in creation

Power » Of God » The heavenly host magnified

Revelation 5:13

I heard every creature in heaven and on earth. I also heard those under the earth, in the sea, and all that are in them. They said: Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be to him who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb forever and ever.

Revelation 11:17

Saying: We give you thanks, Jehovah God the Almighty, the one who is and who was, because you have taken your great power, and begun to rule as king. (Exodus 6:3) (Amos 4:13)

Power » Of God » Should be acknowledged

1 Chronicles 29:11

You are great and powerful, glorious, splendid, and majestic. Everything in heaven and earth is yours, and you, O Jehovah, are king, supreme ruler over all.

Isaiah 33:13

You who are far away hear what I have done. You who are near will acknowledge (comprehend) (recognize) my power!

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

Exodus 9:3

Jehovah will bring a terrible plague on your livestock, including your horses, donkeys, camels, cattle, sheep, and goats.

Isaiah 48:13

My hand laid the foundation of the earth. My right hand stretched out the heavens. When I call for them, they both stand.

Exodus 9:15

He could already have sent a terrible disease and wiped you from the face of the earth.

Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the creation

Jeremiah 10:12

He who made the earth by his power, and established the world by his wisdom; also stretched out the heavens by his understanding.

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

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

Power » Of Christ » His teaching

Matthew 7:28-29

When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were astonished at what he taught. He taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes.

Power » Of satan » Blinds the minds of unbelievers

2 Corinthians 4:3-4

If our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who perish. The god of this age (world) (religious, social, political, and economic arrangement) has blinded the minds of unbelievers that the light of the good news of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not shine on them.

Power » Of God » Nothing too difficult for

Genesis 18:14

Is anything too hard for Jehovah? At the appointed time I will return to you, according to the time of life. Sarah shall have a son!

Power » Of God » Magnified

Jude 1:25

To the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord. There is glory, majesty, dominion, and power, before all time, now, and for evermore, amen.

Power » Of God » Is the source of all strength

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

Power » Of God » Upheld by

Psalm 37:17

The arms of the wicked will be broken, but Jehovah sustains the righteous.

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

Power » Of the holy spirit » Qualifies ministers

Acts 1:8-9

You will receive power, when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. When he said these things, while they watched, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of 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

2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me; that through me the message might be fully proclaimed, and that all the people of the nations might hear. I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion (Satan the Devil) (great danger) (1 Peter 5:8) (Psalm 22:21) (1 Thessalonians 2:18).

Power » Of Christ » Salvation

Isaiah 63:1

Who is this coming from Bozrah in Edom with his clothes stained bright red? Who is this dressed in splendor, going forward with great strength? It is I, Jehovah! I am coming to announce my victory. I am powerful enough to save you!

Power » Of God » Feared

Jeremiah 5:22

Do you not reverence (respect) me? Asks Jehovah. Do you not tremble [with awe] in my presence? I made the sand a boundary for the sea, a permanent barrier it cannot cross. Although the waves toss continuously, they cannot break through. Although they roar, they cannot cross it.

Power » Of God » Strengthened by

Power » Of God » Described as » Glorious

Isaiah 63:12

Where is the one who sent his powerful arm to support the right hand of Moses? Where is the one who divided the water in front of them to make an everlasting name for himself?

Power » Of God » Described as » Effectual

Power » Of God » Described as » Incomprehensible

Ecclesiastes 3:11

He made everything appropriate (beautiful) (good) in its time. God placed eternity in the heart of man. For man is unable to see the works of God from the first to the last.

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

Let the groans of prisoners come into your presence. With your powerful arm (according to the greatness of your power) rescue those who are condemned to death.

Power » Of God » Described as » Irresistable

Daniel 4:35

All the inhabitants of the earth are considered as nothing. He does according to his will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of earth. None can stop him, or say to him: 'What do you do?'

Deuteronomy 32:39

See now that I, even I, am he. There is no god besides me! It is I who put to death and give life. I have wounded and it is I who heals. There is no one who can deliver from my hand.

Power » Of God » Described as » Everlasting

Power » Of God » Described as » Mighty

Psalm 89:13

You have a strong arm! Your hand is mighty (power by Holy Spirit); your right hand is exalted.

Job 9:4

God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has hardened himself against him and prospered?

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

Power » Examples of » Elijah

1 Kings 17:21-22

Stretching himself out on the child three times, he made his prayer to Jehovah. He said: O Jehovah my God, be pleased to let this child's life come back to him again. Jehovah listened to the voice of Elijah. The child began to breath and came back to life.

Power » Examples of » jacob

Genesis 32:26-28

He said to him: Let me go now, for the dawn is near. But Jacob said: I will not let you go till you have given me your blessing. Then he asked: What is your name? And he said, Jacob. The man said: Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel (He Struggles With God), because you have struggled with God and with men and you have won.

Power » Of Christ » Performing miracles

Luke 5:17

One day when he was teaching, Pharisees and doctors of the Law were in the crowd. People came from every village of Galilee, Judea and Jerusalem. God's power was with him to heal.

Power » Of God » Supported in affliction by

Power » Of God » Delivered by

Daniel 3:17

If it is so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the blazing furnace. He will deliver us out of your hand, O king.

Nehemiah 1:10

These are your servants and your people, whom you have made yours by your great power and by your strong hand.

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

Psalm 29:5

The voice of Jehovah breaks the cedars. Jehovah splinters the cedars of Lebanon.

Psalm 68:33

God rides through the highest heavens, which are from ancient times, the highest heaven. Listen! He makes his powerful voice heard.

Psalm 29:3

The voice of Jehovah is upon the waters. The God of glory thunders, Jehovah is over many waters.

Power » Of God » Described as » Great

Nahum 1:3

Jehovah is slow to anger, and great in power! He will by no means reprieve the guilty (leave them unpunished). Jehovah has his way in the whirlwind and in the storm. The clouds are the dust of his feet.

Psalm 79:11

Let the groans of prisoners come into your presence. With your powerful arm (according to the greatness of your power) rescue those who are condemned to death.

Power » Of God » Described as » Strong

Psalm 89:13

You have a strong arm! Your hand is mighty (power by Holy Spirit); your right hand is exalted.

Psalm 136:12

With a strong hand and an outstretched arm, for his loving kindness is everlasting.

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

Power » Of Christ » Rising from the dead

John 10:18

No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down voluntarily. I have authority (jurisdiction) (right) to lay it down, and I have authority to take it again. I have received this commandment from my Father.

Power » Of Christ » Forgiving sins

Matthew 9:6

So that you know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins [he turned and spoke to the paralytic or paralyzed man]: Get up, take your bed and go to your house.

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

Exodus 8:19

The magicians said to the king: It is the finger of God! (God has done this!) But the king was stubborn. Just as Jehovah predicted, the king would not listen to Moses and Aaron.

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

1 Samuel 16:13

Samuel took the olive oil and anointed David in front of his brothers. Immediately the Spirit of Jehovah took control of David and was with him from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.

Power » Small things God uses » Five smooth stones

1 Samuel 17:40

He took his shepherd's stick and picked up five smooth stones from the stream and put them in his bag. With his sling ready, he went out to meet Goliath.

Power » Small things God uses » Small things

Zechariah 4:10

For who has despised the day of small things? For these seven will rejoice, and will see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel. These are the eyes of Jehovah, which run to and fro through 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 and like a hammer that breaks rocks in pieces.

Power » Of Christ » Giving spiritual life

John 5:25-26

Truly I tell you, the hour is coming when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear (listen) (understand) will live. The Son has life in himself just as the Father has life in himself. For the Father gave him life.

Power » Of Christ » Preserved by

Power » Of satan » Contends with the saints

Power » God being your power

2 Samuel 22:33

God arms me with strength. Your perfect way sets me free.

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

Numbers 11:25

Jehovah came down in the cloud and spoke to him. He took some of the spirit he had given to Moses and gave it to the seventy elders. When the Spirit came on them, they began to shout like prophets, but not for long.

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

1 Kings 17:12

Then she said: By the life of Jehovah your God, I have nothing but a little meal, and a drop of oil in the bottle; and now I am getting two sticks together so that I may go in and make it ready for me and my son, so that we may have a meal before our death.

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

1 Kings 18:44

The seventh time he said: I see a cloud coming up out of the sea, as small as a man's hand. Then Elijah said: Go up and say to Ahab, Get your carriage ready and go down or the rain will keep you back.

Power » Small things God uses » The mustard seed

Matthew 13:32

Mustard seed is the smallest of all seeds. Yet when it grows it becomes as large as a tree. In fact the birds of heaven lodge in the branches.

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

Matthew 17:27

We will not cause them trouble. Go to the sea, and let down a hook, and take the first fish you catch. You will see money (a stater coin) in its mouth. Give it to them for me and for 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

He saw a fig tree along the side of the road. He went to it and saw nothing on it but leaves. He told it: You will not bare fruit from this time forward, forever. Immediately the fig tree became dry and dead.

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

Matthew 14:25

Just before morning, Jesus walked to them on the water.

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

Zechariah 4:6

He answered: This is the word of Jehovah to Zerubbabel. Then Jehovah of Hosts said: 'Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit.'

Power » Christ's power » Infinite

Power » Of the word » A devouring flame

Jeremiah 5:14

Jehovah, the God of hosts says: Because you have spoken this word and I am making my words fire in your mouth. This people are wood and will be consumed.

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

Acts 16:25-26

Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God at midnight. The prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a massive earthquake. It was so great the foundations of the prison-house were shaken. All the doors were opened and everyone's bands came off.

Power » Of prayer » Increased by self-denial

Power » Of God » Described as » Unsearchable

Job 9:10

He does great things beyond our understanding, yes, marvelous wonders without number.

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

Psalm 65:6

He established the mountains with his power. He is girded (fortified) (surrounded) with mighty strength.

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

Numbers 24:2

There he saw the people of Israel camped tribe by tribe. The Spirit of God took control of him.

Power » Small things God uses » A jaw-bone

Judges 15:15

Samson found a fresh jawbone of a donkey. He picked it up, and killed a thousand men with it.

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

They pleaded with him that he would not command them to depart into the abyss. There was a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain. They entreated him that he would allow them to enter into them. He gave them permission.

Power » Of the word » A probing instrument

Power » Power belonging to God

Psalm 62:11

God has spoken once. I have heard it said twice: Power belongs to God.

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

Judges 3:10

The Spirit of Jehovah came upon him, and he became Israel's leader (judge). Othniel went to war, and Jehovah gave him the victory over the king of Mesopotamia.

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

Judges 6:34

The Spirit of Jehovah took control of Gideon. He blew a trumpet to call the men of the clan of Abiezer to follow him.

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

Romans 8:39

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. (Ephesians 6:12)

Power » Realized power, » Ability to heal lepers

Matthew 8:2

A leper came to him and bowed down before him, saying: Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean.

Power » Christ's power » Pardoning

Matthew 9:6

So that you know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins [he turned and spoke to the paralytic or paralyzed man]: Get up, take your bed and go to your house.

Power » Christ's power » Saving

Isaiah 63:1

Who is this coming from Bozrah in Edom with his clothes stained bright red? Who is this dressed in splendor, going forward with great strength? It is I, Jehovah! I am coming to announce my victory. I am powerful enough to save you!

Power » Of testimony » Recounts God's blessings

Isaiah 63:7

I will acknowledge Jehovah's acts of loving-kindness, and sing the praises of Jehovah, because of everything that Jehovah has done for us. He has done many good things for the nation of Israel because of his compassion and the abundance of his loving-kindness.

Power » Of the word » A saving power

Power » Of Christ » Raising the dead

John 5:28-29

Do not wonder about this for the hour is coming when everyone in the grave will hear his voice. They will return. Those who did good will have the resurrection of life. Those who did evil will receive the resurrection of judgment.

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

Power » Small things God uses » Arod

Exodus 4:2

Jehovah asked him: What is that in your hand? He answered: A shepherd's staff.

Power » Unrealized power » To control the forces of nature

Mark 11:21

Peter remembered and said: Teacher look, the fig tree that you cursed is withered away.

Power » Unrealized power » To come down from the cross

Mark 15:31

Likewise, also the chief priests mocked among themselves with the scribes said, He saved others. He cannot save himself.

Power » Unrealized power » To raise the dead

John 11:37

Some of them said: This man opened the eyes of the blind. Could he have prevented this man from dying?

Power » Unrealized power » To conquer death

John 20:25

The other disciples therefore said to him: We have seen the Lord. He said: Unless I feel the print of the nails in his hands and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.

Power » Realized power, » Ability to raise the dead

John 11:22

Even now I know that what ever you ask of God he will give it to you.

Power » Christ's power » Over his own life

John 10:18

No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down voluntarily. I have authority (jurisdiction) (right) to lay it down, and I have authority to take it again. I have received this commandment from my Father.

Power » Christ's power » Wonder-working

Power » Examples of » The dying thief

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

When they met they asked him: Lord will you restore the kingdom to Israel at this time? He replied: It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has set within His own authority. You will receive power, when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

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

Acts 8:17

So they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.

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

Mark 4:39

He awoke from sleep and commanded the wind and sea. He commanded the sea to be at peace and rest. And he commanded the wind to go down and there was a great calm.

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. There is glory, majesty, dominion, and power, before all time, now, and for evermore, amen.

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

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

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

Zechariah 4:6-7

He answered: This is the word of Jehovah to Zerubbabel. Then Jehovah of Hosts said: 'Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit.' Who are you, O Great Mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. He will bring the head stone with shouts of blessing.'

Power » Unrealized power » To cast out demons

Mark 9:22

Often it casts him into the fire and into the water to destroy him. If you can do anything have compassion on us and help us.

Power » Unrealized power » To heal the sick

Mark 2:12

He got up, took the bed and went out before them all. They were all filled with wonder. They gave glory to God and said we have never seen anything like this.

Power » Christ's power » Life-giving

Power » Christ's power » Over nature

Luke 8:25

He asked them, Were is your faith? They were afraid and they marveled. They asked: Who then is this, that 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

([[Psalm of David] in the wilderness of Judah:]) O God, you are my God. At dawn I search for you. I thirst for you. My body longs for you in a dry, parched land where there is no water. I look for you in the holy place to see your power and your glory.

Power » Of God » Have confidence in

Jeremiah 20:11

Jehovah is with me like a powerful champion. Therefore my persecutors will stumble and not prevail. They will be utterly ashamed! They have failed with an everlasting disgrace that will not be forgotten.

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

Power » Of God » Exalted by

Job 36:22

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 said to them: Fill the jars with water. They filled them to the brim.

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

Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God. From Jerusalem, and round about Illyricum, I have fully preached the good news 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, How could we get enough bread in this desolate place?

Power » Unrealized power » To forgive sins

Power » Realized power, » Ability to give absent healing

Luke 7:7

I am also not worthy to come to you. Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.

Power » Of testimony » Inspired by the "spirit"

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

Philippians 3:21

Christ will, through his power, bring everything under his authority. He will change our humble bodies and make them like his glorified (glorious) body (literally and figuratively: body of his glory). He is able to subject all things to himself.

Power » Of Christ » Saints made willing by

Psalm 110:3

Your people will volunteer in the day of your power. Your young people will come to you in holy splendor like dew from the womb of the dawn (in the early morning).

Power » Of Christ » Helped by

Power » Of Christ » Is able to subdue all things

Philippians 3:21

Christ will, through his power, bring everything under his authority. He will change our humble bodies and make them like his glorified (glorious) body (literally and figuratively: body of his glory). He is able to subject all things to himself.

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

Power » Of satan » Claims authority over the world

Luke 4:6

Then the devil said: I will give all this authority and glory to you, for it has been turned over to me. I may give it to whomever I will.

Power » Of God » One of his attributes

Psalm 62:11

God has spoken once. I have heard it said twice: Power belongs to God.

Power » Of God » Exerted in behalf of saints

1 Chronicles 16:9

Sing to him. Make music to praise him. Meditate on all the miracles he has done.

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

1 Samuel 14:6

Jonathan said to the young man: Let us cross over to the camp of those heathen Philistines. Maybe Jehovah will help us. If he does, nothing can keep him from giving us the victory no matter how few of us there are.

Power » Of God » All things possible to

Power » Of God » Wicked people » Have against them

Ezra 8:22

I would not make request to the king for a band of armed men and horsemen to give us help against those who might attack us on the way. We said to the king: The hand (power) (protection) of our God is on his servants for good, but his power and his wrath are against all those who have turned away from 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

Nevertheless he saved them for the sake of his name that he might make his power known.

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

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 assemble in the name and with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, I will be with you in spirit.

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

I will show you the one to fear. Fear the one who, after he has killed, has power to destroy you (throw into the ever-burning trash fires of the valley of Hinnom) (Greek: Gehenna). This is one you should fear.

Power » Of God » Described as » Sovereign

Romans 9:21

Or does the potter not have authority over the clay? Can he make out of the same lump one vessel to honor, and another for common use? (Jeremiah 18:6)

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

If our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who perish. The god of this age (world) (religious, social, political, and economic arrangement) has blinded the minds of unbelievers that the light of the good news of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not shine on them.

Satan's » Power » Contends with the saints

Satan's » Power » Sinners under the dominion of

Satan's » Power » Permitted to afflict the righteous

Satan's » Power » Claims authority over the world

Luke 4:6

Then the devil said: I will give all this authority and glory to you, for it has been turned over to me. I may give it to whomever I will.

Spiritual » Power » Fills life with healing influences

Acts 19:11-12

God did special miracles by the hands of Paul. Handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched his body were put on the sick and the evil spirits went away.

Spiritual » Power » Source of spiritual power

Spiritual » Power » Enables men to speak with authority

Spiritual » Power » Accompanies the baptism of the holy spirit

Spiritual » Power » Mightier than physical forces

Zechariah 4:6

He answered: This is the word of Jehovah to Zerubbabel. Then Jehovah of Hosts said: 'Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit.'

Spiritual » Power » Gives men courage to rebuke sin

Spiritual » Power » Jesus the supreme example of

the things that are Transient » Power » Knowledge

the things that are Transient » Power » Material things

Psalm 102:25-26

You founded the earth of old. The heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you endure. All of them will wear out like a garment; like clothing you will renew them and they will be renewed.

the things that are Transient » Power

Psalm 37:35-36

I have seen a wicked, violent man spreading himself like a luxuriant tree in its native soil. Then he passed away, and lo, he was no more. I searched for him, but he could not be found.

the things that are Transient » Power » Pleasure

Luke 12:19-20

I will say to my self: 'You have many possessions saved for many years. Take it easy and eat, drink and be merry.' But God said to him: 'You fool this night you will give up your life. Then who will have all these things you accumulated?'

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

This is what Jehovah says: Do not let wise people brag about their wisdom. Do not let strong people brag about their strength. Do not let rich people brag about their riches.

God Showed His Power

Jeremiah 27:5

I used my great strength and my powerful arm to make the earth along with the people and the animals on it. I give it to anyone I please.

Power Of Christ, Described

Ephesians 1:20-21

He operated in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and made him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly places.

Power Of God, Described

Psalm 79:11

Let the groans of prisoners come into your presence. With your powerful arm (according to the greatness of your power) rescue those who are condemned to death.

Power Through God

Acts 3:12

When Peter saw this he spoke to the people: You men of Israel, why are you amazed at this? Why do you look at us as though our own power or holiness made this man walk?

Power, God's Saving

Psalm 20:6

Now I know that Jehovah will save his anointed king. He will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty deeds of his powerful hand.

Power, Human

Deuteronomy 8:17-18

When you succeed do not brag: 'I am rich. I earned it all myself.'

Power, Of God

Job 36:22

God is exalted in his power. Who is a teacher like him?

Querying God's Power

Psalm 78:42

They did not remember his power and the day he freed them from their oppressor,

The Power Of Other Creatures

Daniel 8:4

I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward. No beasts could stand before him. Neither was there any that could deliver out of his hand. He did what ever he wanted and boasted about himself.

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