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Bible Quotes About Eternal Life

21 Scripture verses about eternal life from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about eternal life. This collection of 8 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

21
Total Verses
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Old Testament
20
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Eternal Life

  1. Ecclesiastes 12:7 — “Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
  2. Matthew 10:28 — “And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
  3. Matthew 25:41 — “Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
  4. Matthew 25:46 — “And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
  5. Luke 16:19 — “There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
  6. Luke 23:43 — “And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
  7. 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.
  8. John 3:36 — “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
  9. John 5:24 — “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
  10. John 6:50 — “This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof , and not die.

Subtopics of Eternal Life

the afterlife

Old Testament Quotes About Eternal Life (1)

Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

New Testament Quotes About Eternal Life (20)

And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
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.
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof , and not die.
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: conversation: or, we live or conduct ourselves as citizens of heaven, or, for obtaining heaven
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
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.
But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

Frequently Asked Questions About Eternal Life in the Bible

What does the Bible say about eternal life?
The Bible contains 21 verses about eternal life, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding eternal life through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about eternal life?
There are 21 Bible verses about eternal life 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 eternal life?
While many verses address eternal life, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of eternal life you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about eternal life?
Eternal Life is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 21 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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