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Bible Quotes About Impure Thoughts

11 Scripture verses about impure thoughts from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about impure thoughts. This collection of 16 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

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New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Impure Thoughts

Job 31:1 — “I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?”
Proverbs 4:23 — “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. with: Heb. above all keeping”
Matthew 5:27 — “Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:”
Matthew 5:28 — “But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.”
John 14:15 — “If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
Romans 12:2 — “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 13:14 — “But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.”
Galatians 5:16 — “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. ye: or, fulfil not”
Galatians 5:19 — “Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,”
Philippians 4:8 — “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;...”

Old Testament Quotes About Impure Thoughts (2)

“I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?”

Job 31:1KJV

“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. with: Heb. above all keeping”

Proverbs 4:23KJV

New Testament Quotes About Impure Thoughts (9)

“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:”

Matthew 5:27KJV

“But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.”

Matthew 5:28KJV

“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”

John 14:15KJV

“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 12:2KJV

“But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.”

Romans 13:14KJV

“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. ye: or, fulfil not”

Galatians 5:16KJV

“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,”

Galatians 5:19KJV

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. honest: or, venerable”

Philippians 4:8KJV

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

James 4:7KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Impure Thoughts in the Bible

What does the Bible say about impure thoughts?

The Bible contains 11 verses about impure thoughts, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding impure thoughts through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about impure thoughts?

There are 11 Bible verses about impure thoughts 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 impure thoughts?

While many verses address impure thoughts, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of impure thoughts you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about impure thoughts?

Impure Thoughts is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.