Bible Verses by Topic

Curated passages on life’s most searched questions — each verse in full, with context and meaning.

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35 topics — select one to read 15–20 carefully chosen verses with explanation.

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Bible Verses About Anxiety

What God says about worry, fear of the future, and the peace that surpasses understanding.

Philippians 4:6-7 · Matthew 6:25-34 · 1 Peter 5:7
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17 verses

Bible Verses About Fear

From "Do not be afraid" to the perfect love that casts out fear — what Scripture says to a fearful heart.

Isaiah 41:10 · Psalm 23:4 · 1 John 4:18
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16 verses

Bible Verses About Peace

The peace Jesus gives, the peace that guards hearts and minds, and how to pursue it.

John 14:27 · Philippians 4:7 · Romans 5:1
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16 verses

Bible Verses About Hope

The anchor for the soul, hope in suffering, and the unshakeable confidence of those who trust in God.

Romans 15:13 · Jeremiah 29:11 · Hebrews 6:19
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17 verses

Bible Verses About Strength

God as the source of strength, courage for hard assignments, and the paradox of power made perfect in weakness.

Isaiah 40:31 · Philippians 4:13 · 2 Corinthians 12:9
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Bible Verses About Grace

Saved by grace, grace greater than sin, sufficient grace in suffering, and the throne you are invited to approach boldly.

Ephesians 2:8-9 · Romans 5:20 · Hebrews 4:16
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19 verses

Bible Verses About Faith

From Hebrews 11:1's definition to Hebrews 12:2's source — what faith is, how it saves, and who authors and perfects it.

Hebrews 11:1 · Hebrews 12:2 · Romans 10:17
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Bible Verses About Healing

Yahweh Rapha, Isaiah 53:5, James 5:14-15, and the final promise — what God says about healing the body, the heart, and all things.

Isaiah 53:5 · Psalm 103:3 · Revelation 21:4
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18 verses

Bible Verses About Prayer

The Lord's Prayer, Hebrews 4:16's throne of grace, Romans 8:26's interceding Spirit — 18 passages on how and why to pray.

Matthew 6:9-13 · Philippians 4:6-7 · Romans 8:26
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Bible Verses About Patience

How trials produce patience, God's own patience, and why waiting on the Lord renews your strength — 19 key passages.

James 1:2-4 · Romans 5:3-5 · Isaiah 40:31
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Bible Verses About Trust

Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 56:3-4, and 16 more passages on trusting God when you can't see the way forward.

Proverbs 3:5-6 · Psalm 56:3-4 · Jeremiah 17:7-8
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Bible Verses About Courage

Joshua 1:9's command to be strong, Isaiah 41:10's reassurance — 18 verses for when you need boldness and bravery.

Joshua 1:9 · Deuteronomy 31:6 · 2 Timothy 1:7
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Bible Verses About Grief

God is near the brokenhearted — Psalm 34:18, Matthew 5:4, and 15 more verses for those walking through loss.

Psalm 34:18 · Matthew 5:4 · Revelation 21:4
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Bible Verses About Marriage

God's design for marriage — Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:25, 1 Corinthians 13 — 17 passages on love and commitment.

Genesis 2:24 · Ephesians 5:25 · 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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Bible Verses About Wisdom

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom — Proverbs 1:7, James 1:5, and 15 more on seeking God's wisdom.

Proverbs 1:7 · James 1:5 · Proverbs 3:13-18
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Bible Verses About Stress

Come to me, all who are weary — Matthew 11:28, Psalm 55:22, and 15 more verses for the overwhelmed.

Matthew 11:28-30 · Psalm 46:10 · 1 Peter 5:7
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Bible Verses About Depression

Honest despair in Scripture — Psalm 42:11, 1 Kings 19:4, and 16 more on God's nearness in the darkness.

Psalm 42:11 · Psalm 34:17-18 · Romans 8:38-39
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Bible Verses About Anger

Be slow to anger — James 1:19-20, Proverbs 15:1, and 15 more on controlling your temper and finding peace.

James 1:19-20 · Proverbs 15:1 · Ephesians 4:26-27
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Bible Verses About Gratitude

In everything give thanks — 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 107:1, and 16 more on cultivating a thankful heart.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 · Psalm 107:1 · Colossians 3:15-17
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Bible Verses About Forgiveness

God's forgiveness, Jesus's teaching on forgiving others, and the freedom that comes from letting go — 34 key passages.

Ephesians 4:32 · Matthew 6:14-15 · Colossians 3:13
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Bible Verses About Love

God is love — 1 John 4:8, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13 — 18 passages on the greatest commandment and the heart of the gospel.

1 John 4:8 · John 3:16 · 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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Bible Verses About Joy

The joy of the Lord is your strength — Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 16:11, and 16 more on joy that outlasts circumstances.

Nehemiah 8:10 · Psalm 16:11 · James 1:2-4
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Bible Verses About Salvation

Saved by grace through faith — Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9, and 15 more on the gospel's central message.

Ephesians 2:8-9 · Romans 10:9-10 · John 3:16
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Bible Verses About Humility

God gives grace to the humble — James 4:6, Philippians 2:3-8, and 14 more on the power of a lowly heart.

James 4:6 · Philippians 2:3-8 · Micah 6:8
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Bible Verses About Obedience

If you love me, keep my commandments — John 14:15, 1 Samuel 15:22, and 15 more on following God's will.

John 14:15 · 1 Samuel 15:22 · James 1:22
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Bible Verses About Perseverance

Run the race with endurance — Hebrews 12:1-2, James 1:12, and 15 more on not giving up.

Hebrews 12:1-2 · James 1:12 · Galatians 6:9
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Bible Verses About Righteousness

Righteousness by faith — Romans 3:22, 2 Corinthians 5:21, and 15 more on God's standard and Christ's provision.

Romans 3:22 · 2 Corinthians 5:21 · Matthew 5:6
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Bible Verses About Worship

Worship in spirit and truth — John 4:23-24, Romans 12:1, and 15 more on praising God with your whole life.

John 4:23-24 · Romans 12:1 · Psalm 95:1-3
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Bible Verses About Mercy

His mercies are new every morning — Lamentations 3:22-23, Matthew 5:7, and 15 more on God's compassion.

Lamentations 3:22-23 · Matthew 5:7 · Micah 6:8
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Bible Verses About Kindness

Be kind to one another — Ephesians 4:32, Proverbs 11:17, and 16 more on the transformative power of kindness.

Ephesians 4:32 · Proverbs 11:17 · Galatians 5:22

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Christmas Bible Verses

20 Christmas Bible verses in the BSB: prophecies of the Messiah, the birth of Jesus in Luke 2 and Matthew 1–2, Immanuel, joy and peace, and Advent readings.

Genesis 3:15 · Isaiah 7:14 · Isaiah 9:6
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Bible Verses for the New Year

18 Bible verses for the new year in the BSB: new beginnings, God’s plans and guidance, renewal, trust for the year ahead, and a short prayer to begin the year.

Isaiah 43:18–19 · Lamentations 3:22–23 · 2 Corinthians 5:17
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Bible Verses About Loneliness

18 Bible verses about loneliness with full text and context: God sees the lonely, Jesus knows how it feels, and you were made to belong to others.

Psalm 25:16 · Psalm 34:18 · Psalm 68:6
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Bible Verses About Purpose

17 Bible verses about purpose with full text and context: why God made you, your calling, the meaning of your work, and how to live a life not wasted.

Psalm 139:13–14 · Jeremiah 1:5 · Ephesians 2:10
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Bible Verses About Temptation

17 Bible verses about temptation with full text and context: God’s way of escape, how Jesus was tempted, how to resist, and grace when you fall.

1 Corinthians 10:13 · Matthew 26:41 · Matthew 6:13
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Bible Verses About Money

18 Bible verses about money in the BSB, grouped by theme: the love of money, contentment, trusting God to provide, generosity, debt and wise planning.

1 Timothy 6:10 · Ecclesiastes 5:10 · Matthew 6:24
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Bible Verses About Death

18 Bible verses about death in the BSB: the hope of resurrection, comfort for the grieving, facing your own death, and the promise of being with the Lord.

John 11:25–26 · 1 Corinthians 15:54–55 · 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14

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