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Bible Quotes About Cynicism

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

What does the Bible say about cynicism? Browse 20 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

16
Total Verses
1
Old Testament
15
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Cynicism

  1. Psalms 14:1 — “To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
  2. Matthew 17:20 — “And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall ...
  3. John 3:16 — “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.
  4. John 10:10 — “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
  5. John 14:6 — “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
  6. Acts 1:4 — “And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. being: or, eating toge...
  7. Acts 2:38 — “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
  8. Romans 11:1 — “I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid . For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.
  9. Romans 11:14 — “If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.
  10. Romans 11:15 — “For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead?

Old Testament Quotes About Cynicism (1)

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

New Testament Quotes About Cynicism (15)

And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
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.
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. being: or, eating together
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid . For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.
If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.
For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead?
Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.
And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. doubteth: or, discerneth and putteth a difference between meats damned: or, condemned, or liable to punishment
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. to: or, to edify profitably
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

Frequently Asked Questions About Cynicism in the Bible

What does the Bible say about cynicism?
The Bible contains 16 verses about cynicism, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding cynicism through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about cynicism?
There are 16 Bible verses about cynicism 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 cynicism?
While many verses address cynicism, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of cynicism you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about cynicism?
Cynicism 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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