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Bible Quotes About Apathy

16 Scripture verses about apathy from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about apathy. This collection of 19 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

16
Total Verses
3
Old Testament
13
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Apathy

  1. Proverbs 15:19 — “The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. is made: Heb. is raised up as a causey
  2. Ecclesiastes 9:10 — “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
  3. Zephaniah 1:12 — “And it shall come to pass at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with candles, and punish the men that are settled on their lees: that say in their heart, The LORD will not do good, neither will h...
  4. Mark 14:38 — “Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
  5. John 5:39 — “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
  6. Romans 12:9 — “Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
  7. Romans 12:11 — “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
  8. Galatians 6:9 — “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
  9. Ephesians 5:16 — “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
  10. Ephesians 6:10 — “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Old Testament Quotes About Apathy (3)

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain. is made: Heb. is raised up as a causey
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
And it shall come to pass at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with candles, and punish the men that are settled on their lees: that say in their heart, The LORD will not do good, neither will he do evil. settled: Heb. curded, or, thickened

New Testament Quotes About Apathy (13)

Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

Frequently Asked Questions About Apathy in the Bible

What does the Bible say about apathy?
The Bible contains 16 verses about apathy, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding apathy through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about apathy?
There are 16 Bible verses about apathy in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about apathy?
While many verses address apathy, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of apathy you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about apathy?
Apathy is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 16 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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