37 Bible Verses about Purpose

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Romans 9:17

For the scripture saith to Pharaoh, "That for this very end have I raised thee up, that I might display in thee my power, and that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth."

Ephesians 3:11

according to the purpose from everlasting, which he formed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

Acts 13:36

For David indeed, after having served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, and was placed with his fathers, and saw corruption.

Romans 9:21

Hath not the potter power over the clay, from the same mass to make one vessel for an honourable use, and another for a dishonourable?

Acts 26:16

Notwithstanding, arise, and stand on thy feet: for to this end have I appeared to thee, to ordain thee both a minister and a witness of the things which thou hast seen, and of those which I will shew thee;

2 Timothy 2:20

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and pottery; and some for an honourable use, and others for baser service.

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Purpose » Of law

Galatians 3:19

To what end then was the law given? It was given on account of transgressions, until that seed should come to whom the promise was made, being delivered through the ministry of angels into the hand of a mediator.

1 Timothy 1:9

knowing this, that the law is not made for the just man, but for the lawless and disorderly, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for men-slayers,

More verses: Romans 7:7

Purpose » Of the bible » To relate human experience as a warning

Purpose » Of life » Attaining Christlikeness

Philippians 3:13-14

Brethren, I count not myself to have overtaken it; but this one object I pursue, forgetting the things which are behind, and reaching out to those which are before, I press towards the mark for the prize of the divine calling from on high in Christ Jesus.

Purpose » Of life » Seeking God's kingdom

Purpose » Of life » The service of God

Purpose » Of the bible » To give knowledge of eternal life

Purpose » Of the bible » To give hope to men

Purpose » Of the bible » To authenticate the divinity of Christ

Purpose » Of life » Completing the course joyfully

Purpose » Of life » Finishing the divine task

Purpose » Of life » Doing the father's will

The bible » Purpose » Absolutely trustworthy

The bible » Purpose » Profitable for instruction

Acts 18:28

For he strenuously argued with the Jews in public, demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah.

More verses: Nehemiah 8:13

The bible » Purpose » It contains the message to be delivered

Acts 5:20

Go, and taking your station in the temple, speak to the people all the words of this life.

More verses: Jeremiah 11:2 Ezekiel 2:7

The bible » Purpose » Ignorance of, perilous

Acts 13:27

For they who dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, being ignorant of him, and the words of the prophets that are read every sabbath-day, by condemning him have fulfilled them.

Matthew 12:3

And he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was hungry, and they who were with him?

More verses: John 20:9

The bible » Purpose » Purity of

More verses: Psalm 119:140

The bible » Purpose » The standard of faith and duty

1 Thessalonians 2:13

For this cause do we also give thanks to God unceasingly, because when ye received the word reported by us from God, ye received it not as the word of man, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which worketh also effectually in you that believe.

The bible » Purpose » Its words sacred, not to be altered

Revelation 22:19

and if any take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the book of life, and from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

The bible » Purpose » Read in the great congregation

Luke 4:16

And he came to Nazareth, where he was brought up; and he went, according to his usual custom, into the synagogue on the sabbath-day, and rose up to read.

Colossians 4:16

And when this epistle hath been read among you, cause that it also be read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that ye also read that from Laodicea.

The bible » Purpose » The study of encouraged

The bible » Purpose » Contains seed-corn for the sower

Mark 4:14-15

The sower soweth the word. Now these are they by the road side; where the word is sown; and when they have heard, immediately Satan cometh, and taketh away the word sown on their hearts:

The bible » Purpose » To relate human experience as a warning

The bible » Purpose » To give knowledge of eternal life

The bible » Purpose » To give hope to men

The bible » Purpose » To authenticate the divinity of Christ

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Adversity, Purpose Of

Hebrews 12:5-11

And have you forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you, as children, "My son, count not lightly of the Lord's childlike correction, nor faint when under his rebuke:

Anointing, Medical Purpose

Luke 10:34

and coming up to him, bound up his wounds, after pouring on them oil and wine; then setting him on his own beast, he led him to an inn, and took particular care of him.

Divine Purposes

Romans 9:17

For the scripture saith to Pharaoh, "That for this very end have I raised thee up, that I might display in thee my power, and that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth."

Examples, Purpose Of

2 Peter 2:6

and reducing the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes, condemned them to final destruction, making them an example for all who in future should live ungodly;

Inspiration Of The Holy Spirit, Purpose Of

Acts 1:16

Men and brethren, it must needs be that this scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost delivered before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was the conductor of those who seized on Jesus.

Law, Purpose Of

Galatians 3:19

To what end then was the law given? It was given on account of transgressions, until that seed should come to whom the promise was made, being delivered through the ministry of angels into the hand of a mediator.

Leisure, Nature And Purpose Of

Mark 6:31-32

And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and repose a little while: for there were multitudes coming and going, so that they had not even time to eat.

Scripture, Purpose Of

2 Timothy 3:14-15

But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and believed, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

Seven Days For Legal Purposes

Acts 21:27

But as the seven days were now drawing to their period, some Jews from Asia seeing him in the temple, excited all the populace to tumult, and laid hands upon him,

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