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Bible Quotes About Angels
32 Scripture verses about angels from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.
Scripture reveals angels as mighty, holy beings created by God and Christ who serve as ministering spirits executing God's purposes and judgments. They are depicted as protectors and guides for believers, as seen in their charge to keep and deliver those who fear the Lord (Psalms 34:7; 91:11; Exodus 23:20). Angels also worship and celebrate God’s praises with strength and reverence (Psalms 103:20; Isaiah 6:2), and communicate divine will, exemplified by Gabriel’s swift ministry in Daniel 9:21. Importantly, all angels are subject to Christ’s authority, highlighting their role within God’s sovereign plan.
Top 10 Bible Quotes About Angels
- Exodus 23:20 — “Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.”
- Psalms 34:7 — “The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.”
- Psalms 91:11 — “For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”
- Psalms 103:20 — “Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. that excel: Heb. mighty in strength”
- Isaiah 6:2 — “Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.”
- Daniel 9:21 — “Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation. swiftly: Heb...”
- Daniel 9:22 — “And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding. to: Heb. to make thee skilful of”
- Daniel 9:23 — “At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision. commandment: Heb. ...”
- Matthew 13:39 — “The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.”
- Matthew 13:40 — “As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.”
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Old Testament Quotes About Angels (8)
“Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.”
“The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.”
“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.”
“Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. that excel: Heb. mighty in strength”
“Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.”
“Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation. swiftly: Heb. with weariness, or, flight”
“And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding. to: Heb. to make thee skilful of”
“At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision. commandment: Heb. word greatly: Heb. a man of desires”
New Testament Quotes About Angels (24)
“The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.”
“As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.”
“The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; things: or, scandals”
“And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”
“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.”
“And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.”
“He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.”
“And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.”
“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.”
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
“And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”
“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”
“And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly . And his chains fell off from his hands.”
“And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.”
“And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.”
“When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.”
“And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.”
“Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:”
“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;”
“And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
“Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?”
“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”
“And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. first estate: or, principality”
“And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”
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