
Famous Bible Verses
The 50 most well-known, frequently quoted, and beloved scriptures from the King James Bible -- verses that have shaped faith, inspired generations, and proclaimed the gospel across the world.
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Why These Verses Matter
Out of more than 31,000 verses in the Bible, a handful stand apart as the most recognized passages in all of Scripture. These famous Bible verses capture the heart of God's message to humanity -- His love, His promises, and His plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. Whether you are memorizing Scripture for the first time or revisiting beloved passages, these 50 verses offer comfort in trial, strength in weakness, hope in despair, and guidance for daily living.
Each verse below is presented in the King James Version (KJV) and links to a full verse study page where you can explore cross-references, commentary, original language words, and related topics.
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- 1John 3:16Salvation
“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.”
- 2Jeremiah 29:11Hope
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
- 3Philippians 4:13Strength
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
- 4Romans 8:28Providence
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
- 5Proverbs 3:5–6Trust
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
- 6Psalm 23:1Comfort
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
- 7Isaiah 41:10Courage
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
- 8Matthew 6:33Priorities
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
- 9Galatians 5:22–23Spiritual Fruit
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
- 10Ephesians 6:10–18Spiritual Warfare
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
- 11Romans 12:2Transformation
“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.”
- 12Psalm 46:1Refuge
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
- 13Joshua 1:9Courage
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
- 14Philippians 4:6–7Peace
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
- 15Isaiah 40:31Renewal
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
- 162 Timothy 1:7Power
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
- 17Psalm 119:105Guidance
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
- 18Proverbs 22:6Parenting
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
- 19Matthew 28:19–20Great Commission
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
- 20John 14:6Truth
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
- 21Romans 5:8Love
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
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“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.”
- 23Hebrews 11:1Faith
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
- 24James 1:2–3Trials
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.”
- 25Matthew 11:28Rest
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
- 26John 1:1Deity of Christ
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
- 27Genesis 1:1Creation
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
- 28Psalm 27:1Fearlessness
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
- 29Proverbs 18:10Protection
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
- 30Isaiah 53:5Atonement
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
- 31Romans 6:23Salvation
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
- 32John 8:32Freedom
“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
- 33Matthew 5:16Witness
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
- 34Psalm 37:4Desire
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
- 35Colossians 3:23Work
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”
- 361 Peter 5:7Anxiety
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
- 37Psalm 139:14Identity
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”
- 38Proverbs 16:3Commitment
“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
- 39Micah 6:8Righteousness
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”
- 40Lamentations 3:22–23Faithfulness
“It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
- 412 Corinthians 5:17New Life
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
- 42Ephesians 2:8–9Grace
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
- 43John 16:33Overcoming
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
- 44Romans 10:9Confession
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
- 45Psalm 91:1Dwelling
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
- 46Matthew 6:34Worry
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”
- 47Isaiah 26:3Peace
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
- 48Proverbs 4:23Heart
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”
- 491 John 4:19Love
“We love him, because he first loved us.”
- 50Revelation 21:4Eternity
“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.”
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Old Testament(21 verses)
- Jeremiah 29:11-- Jeremiah
- Proverbs 3:5–6-- Proverbs
- Psalm 23:1-- Psalms
- Isaiah 41:10-- Isaiah
- Psalm 46:1-- Psalms
- Joshua 1:9-- Joshua
- Isaiah 40:31-- Isaiah
- Psalm 119:105-- Psalms
- Proverbs 22:6-- Proverbs
- Genesis 1:1-- Genesis
- Psalm 27:1-- Psalms
- Proverbs 18:10-- Proverbs
- Isaiah 53:5-- Isaiah
- Psalm 37:4-- Psalms
- Psalm 139:14-- Psalms
- Proverbs 16:3-- Proverbs
- Micah 6:8-- Micah
- Lamentations 3:22–23-- Lamentations
- Psalm 91:1-- Psalms
- Isaiah 26:3-- Isaiah
- Proverbs 4:23-- Proverbs
New Testament(29 verses)
- John 3:16-- John
- Philippians 4:13-- Philippians
- Romans 8:28-- Romans
- Matthew 6:33-- Matthew
- Galatians 5:22–23-- Galatians
- Ephesians 6:10–18-- Ephesians
- Romans 12:2-- Romans
- Philippians 4:6–7-- Philippians
- 2 Timothy 1:7-- 2 Timothy
- Matthew 28:19–20-- Matthew
- John 14:6-- John
- Romans 5:8-- Romans
- 1 Corinthians 13:4–7-- 1 Corinthians
- Hebrews 11:1-- Hebrews
- James 1:2–3-- James
- Matthew 11:28-- Matthew
- John 1:1-- John
- Romans 6:23-- Romans
- John 8:32-- John
- Matthew 5:16-- Matthew
- Colossians 3:23-- Colossians
- 1 Peter 5:7-- 1 Peter
- 2 Corinthians 5:17-- 2 Corinthians
- Ephesians 2:8–9-- Ephesians
- John 16:33-- John
- Romans 10:9-- Romans
- Matthew 6:34-- Matthew
- 1 John 4:19-- 1 John
- Revelation 21:4-- Revelation
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most famous Bible verses?
The most famous Bible verses include John 3:16, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:13, Romans 8:28, and Proverbs 3:5–6. These passages are among the most memorized, preached, and shared scriptures in Christian history. They address the foundational themes of the faith -- salvation, hope, strength, providence, and trust in God.
What is the most quoted Bible verse?
John 3:16 is widely recognized as the most quoted Bible verse in the world: “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.” This single verse encapsulates the gospel message and is seen on signs, banners, and in sermons across every continent.
How many verses are in the Bible?
The King James Version contains 31,102 verses across 66 books. The Old Testament holds 23,145 verses and the New Testament holds 7,957 verses. Among these thousands, a relatively small number have become universally recognized and frequently quoted.
What Bible version are these famous verses from?
All 50 verses on this page are presented in the King James Version (KJV), first published in 1611. The KJV remains one of the most widely read and memorized English Bible translations, prized for its literary beauty and enduring influence on the English language.
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