Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Hindering?

13 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Hindering in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about hindering. This collection of 18 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

13
Total Verses
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Old Testament
13
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Hindering

  1. 1
    Matthew 19:14
    But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Mark 4:1
    And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Mark 10:13
    And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Luke 11:52
    Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered. hindered: or, forbad
    KJV
  5. 5
    John 3:1
    There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:
    KJV
  6. 6
    John 3:16
    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.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Acts 2:42
    And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Acts 15:10
    Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
    KJV
  9. 9
    Romans 3:23
    For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
    KJV
  10. 10
    Romans 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

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Hindering? (13 Verses)

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.
And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered. hindered: or, forbad
There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:
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.
And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
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.
Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? hinder you: or, drive you back
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; temptations: or, trials
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Hindering

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about hindering. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about hindering 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 hindering 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 hindering needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about hindering 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 hindering, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about hindering?
Explore what the Bible says about hindering. This collection of 18 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 13 key verses about hindering spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about hindering are there?
There are 13 key Bible verses about hindering compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about hindering?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about hindering is Matthew 19:14 — "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
Where in the Bible does it talk about hindering?
Hindering is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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