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Bible Quotes About Stoicism

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

Discover 14 Bible verses about stoicism. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on stoicism, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Stoicism

  1. Matthew 3:4 — “And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
  2. Matthew 10:37 — “He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
  3. Matthew 10:38 — “And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
  4. Matthew 10:39 — “He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
  5. Matthew 11:18 — “For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
  6. Matthew 16:24 — “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
  7. Mark 8:34 — “And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
  8. Mark 8:35 — “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.
  9. Luke 7:33 — “For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.
  10. Luke 9:23 — “And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily , and follow me.

Subtopics of Stoicism

Scripture analogies to
John the Baptist wore camel' s hair and subsisted on locusts and wild honey
Came "neither eating nor drinking,"
Jesus requires self-denial and "crosses,"
The subordination of natural affection
Paul teaches
That the "law of the mind" is at war with the "law of the members,"
That the body must be kept under subjection
Celibacy
School of, at Athens

New Testament Quotes About Stoicism (14)

And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.
For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.
And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily , and follow me.
If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection. babbler: or, base fellow
But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.

Frequently Asked Questions About Stoicism in the Bible

What does the Bible say about stoicism?
The Bible contains 14 verses about stoicism, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding stoicism through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about stoicism?
There are 14 Bible verses about stoicism 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 stoicism?
While many verses address stoicism, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of stoicism you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about stoicism?
Stoicism is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 14 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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