Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Emotions?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Emotions in the Bible
What does the Bible say about emotions? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Emotions
- 1Joshua 1:9
“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.”
KJV - 2Proverbs 15:13
“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.”
KJV - 3Proverbs 15:18
“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”
KJV - 4Proverbs 25:28
“He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.”
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- 8Romans 8:28
“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.”
KJV - 9Romans 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.”
KJV - 10Romans 12:9
“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”
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Subtopics of Emotions
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Emotions? (6 Verses)
“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.”
“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.”
“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”
“He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.”
“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”
“A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Emotions? (8 Verses)
“Jesus wept.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”
“Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.”
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. ye: or, fulfil not”
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Emotions
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about emotions. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about emotions and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about emotions is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on emotions needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about emotions with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about emotions, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Emotions?
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