Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Lordship?

11 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Lordship in the Bible

What does the Bible say about lordship? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

11
Total Verses
1
Old Testament
10
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Lordship

  1. 1
    Psalms 37:4
    Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Matthew 6:33
    But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Matthew 7:21
    Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Luke 6:46
    And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
    KJV
  5. 5
    John 14:21
    He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Romans 5:1
    Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
    KJV
  7. 7
    Romans 10:9
    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.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Galatians 2:20
    I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Ephesians 5:17
    Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Philippians 2:10
    That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
    KJV

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Lordship? (1 Verses)

Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Lordship? (10 Verses)

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
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.
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Lordship

  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 lordship. 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 lordship 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 lordship 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 lordship needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about lordship 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 lordship, 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 lordship?
What does the Bible say about lordship? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 11 key verses about lordship spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about lordship are there?
There are 11 key Bible verses about lordship compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about lordship?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about lordship is Psalms 37:4 — "Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."
Where in the Bible does it talk about lordship?
Lordship is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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