68 Bible Verses about Believers
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Of the Samaritan population of that town a good many believed in Him because of the woman's statement when she declared, "He has told me all that I have ever done." When however the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him on all sides to stay with them; and He stayed there two days. Then a far larger number of people believed because of His own words,read more.
and they said to the woman, "We no longer believe in Him simply because of your statements; for we have now heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Saviour of the world."
When she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, saying, "If in your judgement I am a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house." And she made us go there.
My brethren, you must not make distinctions between one man and another while you are striving to maintain faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who is our glory.
All these died in the possession of faith. They had not received the promised blessings, but had seen them from a distance and had greeted them, and had acknowledged themselves to be foreigners and strangers here on earth;
And although by their faith all these people won God's approval, none of them received the fulfilment of His great promise;
There were Prophets who earnestly inquired about that salvation, and closely searched into it--even those who spoke beforehand of the grace which was to come to you. They were eager to know the time which the Spirit of Christ within them kept indicating, or the characteristics of that time, when they solemnly made known beforehand the sufferings that were to come upon Christ and the glories which would follow. To them it was revealed that they were serving not themselves but you, when they foretold the very things which have now been openly declared to you by those who, having been taught by the Holy Spirit which had been sent from Heaven, brought you the Good News. Angels long to stoop and look into these things.
Many signs and marvels continued to be done among the people by the Apostles; and by common consent they all met in Solomon's Portico.
It was on one of these days that Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren--the entire number of persons present being about 120--and said,
Among all those who had embraced the faith there was but one heart and soul, so that none of them claimed any of his possessions as his own, but everything they had was common property;
Then, giving her his hand, he raised her to her feet and, calling to him God's people and the widows, he gave her back to them alive.
Let no one think slightingly of you because you are a young man; but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, be an example for your fellow Christians to imitate.
and they took with them the following letter: "The Apostles and the elder brethren send greeting to the Gentile brethren throughout Antioch, Syria and Cilicia.
And all the Jewish believers who had come with Peter were astonished that on the Gentiles also the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out.
Now the Apostles, and the brethren in various parts of Judaea, heard that the Gentiles also had received God's Message; and, when Peter returned to Jerusalem, the champions of circumcision found fault with him. "You went into the houses of men who are not Jews," they said, "and you ate with them."
But certain men who had belonged to the sect of the Pharisees but were now believers, stood up in the assembly, and said, "Yes, Gentile believers ought to be circumcised and be ordered to keep the Law of Moses."
And they, when they had heard his statement, gave the glory to God. Then they said, "You see, brother, how many tens of thousands of Jews there are among those who have accepted the faith, and they are all zealous upholders of the Law. Now what they have been repeatedly told about you is that you teach all the Jews among the Gentiles to abandon Moses, and that you forbid them to circumcise their children or observe old-established customs. What then ought you to do? They are sure to hear that you have come to Jerusalem;read more.
so do this which we now tell you. We have four men here who have a vow resting on them. Associate with these men and purify yourself with them, and pay their expenses so that they can shave their heads. Then everybody will know that there is no truth in these stories about you, but that in your own actions you yourself scrupulously obey the Law. But as for the Gentiles who have accepted the faith, we have communicated to them our decision that they are carefully to abstain from anything sacrificed to an idol, from blood, from what is strangled, and from fornication."
To the rest it is I who speak--not the Lord. If a brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and she consents to live with him, let him not send her away. And a woman who has an unbelieving husband--if he consents to live with her, let her not separate from him.
Between these new comers and Paul and Barnabas there was no little disagreement and controversy, until at last it was decided that Paul and Barnabas and some other brethren should go up to consult the Apostles and Elders in Jerusalem on this matter.
He also came to Derbe and to Lystra. At Lystra he found a disciple, Timothy by name--the son of a Christian Jewess, though he had a Greek father.
I say this to put you to shame. Has it come to this, that there does not exist among you a single wise man competent to decide between a man and his brother,
This shows that the gift of tongues is intended as a sign not to those who believe but to unbelievers, but prophecy is intended not for unbelievers but for those who believe.
Do not come into close association with unbelievers, like oxen yoked with asses. For what is there in common between righteousness and lawlessness? Or what partnership has light with darkness? Where can harmony between Christ and Belial be found? Or what participation has a believer with an unbeliever?
so that you became a pattern to all the believers throughout Macedonia and Greece.
If a believing woman has widows dependent on her, she should relieve their wants, and save the Church from being burdened--so that the Church may relieve the widows who are really in need.
So then, as we have opportunity, let us labour for the good of all, and especially of those who belong to the household of the faith.
And those who have believing masters should not be wanting in respect towards them because they are their brethren, but should serve them all the more willingly because those who profit by the faithful service rendered are believers and are friends.
Honour every one. Love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the Emperor.
From Thematic Bible
Believers » Walk » Caution
Therefore be very careful how you live and act. Let it not be as unwise men, but as wise.
As therefore you have received the Christ, even Jesus our Lord, live and act in vital union with Him;
Believers » Promises to » Salvation
For I am not ashamed of the Good News. It is God's power which is at work for the salvation of every one who believes--the Jew first, and then the Gentile.
For it is contained in Scripture, "See, I am placing on Mount Zion a Cornerstone, chosen, and held in honour, and he whose faith rests on Him shall never have reason to feel ashamed."
Believers » Promises to » Eternal life
And just as Moses lifted high the serpent in the Desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, in order that every one who trusts in Him may have the Life of the Ages."
"In most solemn truth I tell you that he who listens to my teaching and believes Him who sent me, has the Life of the Ages, and does not come under judgement, but has passed over out of death into Life.
Believers » Walk » New life
Well, then, we by our baptism were buried with Him in death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from among the dead by the Father's glorious power, we also should live an entirely new life.
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus;
Believers » Promises to » Spiritual fulness
"I am the bread of Life," replied Jesus; "he who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never, never thirst.
and every one who is living and is a believer in me shall never, never die. Do you believe this?"
Believers » Walk » Faith
Believers » Walk » Spirituality
This then is what I mean. Let your lives be guided by the Spirit, and then you will certainly not indulge the cravings of your lower natures.
Believers » Kept » Kept for the coming glory
And the glory which Thou hast given me I have given them, that they may be one, just as we are one: I in them and Thou in me; that they may stand perfected in one; that the world may come to understand that Thou didst send me and hast loved them with the same love as that with which Thou hast loved me. "Father, those whom Thou hast given me--I desire that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see the glory--my glory--my gift from Thee, which Thou hast given me because Thou didst love me before the creation of the world.
Believers » Kept » Kept in perfect unity
"Nor is it for them alone that I make request. It is also for those who trust in me through their teaching; that they may all be one, even as Thou art in me, O Father, and I am in Thee; that they also may be in us; that the world may believe that Thou didst send me.
Believers » Walk » Consistency
I, then, the prisoner for the Master's sake, entreat you to live and act as becomes those who have received the call that you have received--
Believers » Walk » Love
And live and act lovingly, as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up to death on our behalf as an offering and sacrifice to God, yielding a fragrant odor.
Believers » Promises to » Power for service
In most solemn truth I tell you that he who trusts in me--the things which I do he shall do also; and greater things than these he shall do, because I am going to the Father.
Believers » Promises to » Answers to prayer
That is why I tell you, as to whatever you pray and make request for, if you believe that you have received it it shall be yours.
Believers » Promises to » Spiritual light
I have come like light into the world, in order that no one who believes in me may remain in the dark.
Believers » Promises to » Bodily supplies
Believers » Kept » Kept in process of sanctification
Make them holy in the truth: Thy Message is truth.
Believers » Kept » Kept separated from the world
Believers » Kept » Kept in the father's name
I am now no longer in the world, but they are in the world and I am coming to Thee. "Holy Father, keep them true to Thy name--the name which Thou hast given me to bear--that they may be one, even as we are.
Believers » Kept » Kept in active service
Believers » Kept » Kept in joyfulness
"But now I am coming to Thee, and I speak these words while I am in the world, in order that they may have my gladness within them filling their hearts.
Believers » Kept » Kept in safety
While I was with them, I kept them true to Thy name--the name Thou hast given me to bear--and I kept watch over them, and not one of them is lost but only he who is doomed to destruction--that the Scripture may be fulfilled.
Believers » Kept » Kept in purity
I do not ask that Thou wilt remove them out of the world, but that Thou wilt protect them from the Evil one.
Believers » Walk » Christlikeness
The man who professes to be continuing in Him is himself also bound to live as He lived.
Believers » Walk » Illumination
But if we live in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, cleanses us from all sin.
Believers » Promises to » Removal of obstacles
"If your faith," replied the Lord, "is like a mustard seed, you might command this black-mulberry-tree, 'Tear up your roots and plant yourself in the sea,' and instantly it would obey you.
Believers » Promises to » Unlimited blessings
Believers » Promises to » Divine sonship
But all who have received Him, to them--that is, to those who trust in His name--He has given the privilege of becoming children of God;
Christ » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Believers
Divinity » Seven scriptural witnesses to » Believers
Joy » Experienced by » Believers
and bringing the Apostles up into his house, he spread a meal for them, and was filled with gladness, with his whole household, his faith resting on God.
Names » Of the saints » Believers
and more and more believers in the Lord joined them, including great numbers both of men and women--
Seven » Witnesses, scriptural » Believers
Titles and names of saints » Believers
and more and more believers in the Lord joined them, including great numbers both of men and women--
Let no one think slightingly of you because you are a young man; but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, be an example for your fellow Christians to imitate.
Topics on Believers
A Believers Body As A Temple
1 Corinthians 3:16-17Do you not know that you are God's Sanctuary, and that the Spirit of God has His home within you?
Aliens, Believers Duty
Hebrews 13:2Do not neglect to show kindness to strangers; for, in this way, some, without knowing it, have had angels as their guests.
All Believers Are Saints
Romans 1:7To all God's loved ones who are in Rome, called to be saints. May grace and peace be granted to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Angels Activities Among Believers
Luke 16:22"But in course of time the beggar died; and he was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died, and had a funeral.
Angels, Ministry To Believers
Acts 12:7-11Suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the cell; and, striking Peter on the side, he woke him and said, "Rise quickly." Instantly the chains dropped off his wrists.
Apostate Believers
Galatians 6:1Brethren, if anybody be detected in any misconduct, you who are spiritual should restore such a one in a spirit of meekness. And let each of you keep watch over himself, lest he also fall into temptation.
Beating Believers
Matthew 10:17But beware of men; for they will deliver you up to appear before Sanhedrins, and will flog you in their synagogues;
Believers As Sons Of God
Romans 8:16The Spirit Himself bears witness, along with our own spirits, to the fact that we are children of God;
Believers Judging
Matthew 19:28"I solemnly tell you," replied Jesus, "that in the New Creation, when the Son of Man has taken His seat on His glorious throne, all of you who have followed me shall also sit on twelve thrones and judge the twelve tribes of Israel.
Believers Reigning Forever
Revelation 22:5And there will be no night there; and they have no need of lamplight or sunlight, for the Lord God will shine upon them, and they will be kings until the Ages of the Ages."
Believers Remembering God
1 Corinthians 11:24and after giving thanks He broke it and said, "This is my body which is about to be broken for you. Do this in memory of me."
Christ's Knowledge Of Believers
John 10:14"I am the Good Shepherd. And I know my sheep and my sheep know me,
Criticism, against believers
Mark 3:20-21And He went into a house. But again the crowd assembled, so that there was no opportunity for them even to snatch a meal.
Criticism, amongst believers
James 5:9Do not cry out in condemnation of one another, brethren, lest you come under judgement. I tell you that the Judge is standing at the door.
Death, Of Believers
Romans 14:8If we live, we live to the Lord: if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
divorce, amongst believers
Matthew 5:32But I tell you that every man who puts away his wife except on the ground of unfaithfulness causes her to commit adultery, and whoever marries her when so divorced commits adultery.
Edification, Of Believers
Jude 1:20But you, my dearly-loved friends, building yourselves up on the basis of your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,
enemies, of believers
John 15:18-19If the world hates you, remember that it has first had me as the fixed object of its hatred.
Example Of Believers
1 Timothy 4:12Let no one think slightingly of you because you are a young man; but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, be an example for your fellow Christians to imitate.
Fellowship, Among Believers
Acts 2:42and they were constant in listening to the teaching of the Apostles and in their attendance at the Communion, that is, the Breaking of the Bread, and at prayer.
Friendship Among Believers
Luke 24:15and, in the midst of their conversation and discussion, Jesus Himself came and joined them,
Greed, Believers' Response To
Romans 13:9For the precepts, "Thou shalt not commit adultery," "Thou shalt do no murder," "Thou shalt not steal," "Thou shalt not covet," and all other precepts, are summed up in this one command, "Thou shalt love thy fellow man as much as thou lovest thyself."
Holiness, Believers' Growth In
Ephesians 1:4even as, in His love, He chose us as His own in Christ before the creation of the world, that we might be holy and without blemish in His presence.
Hope Regarding Believers
Romans 15:24I hope, as soon as ever I extend my travels into Spain, to see you on my way and be helped forward by you on my journey, when I have first enjoyed being with you for a time.
Justice, In Believers' Lives
Romans 2:14-15For when Gentiles who have no Law obey by natural instinct the commands of the Law, they, without having a Law, are a Law to themselves;
Marriages, Believers With Unbelievers
2 Corinthians 6:14-16Do not come into close association with unbelievers, like oxen yoked with asses. For what is there in common between righteousness and lawlessness? Or what partnership has light with darkness?
Martyrdom, Believers Attitude Towards
Matthew 10:21-22Brother will betray brother to death, and father, child; and children will rise against their own parents and will put them to death.
Paths Of Believers
Hebrews 12:13and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put entirely out of joint
Peace, Believers Experience Of
Matthew 11:28"Come to me, all you toiling and burdened ones, and *I* will give you rest.
Reconciliation, Between Believers
Acts 15:37-40Barnabas, however, was bent on taking with them John, whose other name was Mark,
Resurrection, Of Believers
John 11:25-26"I am the Resurrection and the Life," said Jesus; "he who believes in me, even if he has died, he shall live;
Riches, Believers Attitudes
Matthew 8:20"Foxes have holes," replied Jesus, "and birds have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head."
Righteousness, Of Believers
1 John 3:7Dear children, let no one lead you astray. The man who acts righteously is righteous, just as He is righteous.
Satan Accuses Believers
Revelation 12:10Then I heard a loud voice speaking in Heaven. It said, "The salvation and the power and the Kingdom of our God have now come, and the sovereignty of His Christ; for the accuser of our brethren has been hurled down--he who, day after day and night after night, was wont to accuse them in the presence of God.
Servanthood, In Life Of Believers
Hebrews 3:5Moreover, Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant in delivering the message given him to speak;
Suffering, Of Believers
Matthew 10:22And you will be objects of universal hatred because you are called by my name; but he who holds out to the End--he will be saved.
Unity Among Believers
Philippians 2:2united by mutual love, with harmony of feeling giving your minds to one and the same object.
Watchfulness, Of Believers
1 Peter 5:8Curb every passion, and be on the alert. Your great accuser, the Devil, is going about like a roaring lion to see whom he can devour.
Welcoming Believers
Romans 15:7Habitually therefore give one another a friendly reception, just as Christ also has received you, and thus promote the glory of God.