This list is hand-picked by our editor and ordered by how widely each verse is quoted — in sermons, on greeting cards, in hospital rooms. We do not have (and do not claim) traffic data behind the ordering; it reflects centuries of communal use, not this site's analytics. Every verse links to its own page with the KJV, WEB and ASV texts, a plain-English note, a short prayer, and the surrounding verses.
Popular Bible Verses
45 passages that generations of readers have memorized, quoted, and leaned on.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”John 3:16
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”Psalms 23:1
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”Philippians 4:13
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”Jeremiah 29:11
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”Proverbs 3:5
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”Romans 8:28
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”Isaiah 40:31
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”Isaiah 41:10
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”Matthew 11:28
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”John 14:27
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”Psalms 46:10
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”Joshua 1:9
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”Romans 12:2
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”1 Corinthians 13:4
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”2 Corinthians 12:9
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”Ephesians 2:8
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”Philippians 4:6
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:7
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”Psalms 91:1
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”Psalms 119:105
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.”Psalms 121:1
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”Psalms 139:14
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”Psalms 27:1
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”Psalms 34:18
“Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”Psalms 37:4
“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”Psalms 118:24
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”Psalms 46:1
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Matthew 6:33
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”Matthew 6:34
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”John 16:33
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”John 8:12
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”John 15:5
“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”Romans 15:13
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,”Romans 8:38
“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”1 Corinthians 13:13
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”2 Corinthians 5:17
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”Galatians 5:22
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:19
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”Hebrews 11:1
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”2 Timothy 1:7
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”James 1:5
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”1 Peter 5:7
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”1 John 4:18
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”Revelation 21:4
“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.”Lamentations 3:22