63 Bible Verses about Angels

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Hebrews 1:7

While he says of angels, 'Who makes his angels into winds, his servants into flames of fire,'

2 Peter 2:11

whereas even angels, superior in might and power, lay no scoffing charge against these before the Lord.

Revelation 22:8

I John saw and heard all this; and when I heard and saw it, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who had shown me it all.

Revelation 19:10

Then I fell before his feet to worship him; but he said to me, "No, not that! I am but a servant like yourself and your brothers, who hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God" (for the testimony borne by Jesus is the breath of all prophecy).

Revelation 22:9

& 10] And he said to me, "These words are trustworthy and genuine, for the Lord God of the spirits of the prophets has sent his angel to show his servants what must very soon come to pass.

Hebrews 1:4

and thus he is superior to the angels, as he has inherited a Name superior to theirs.

Revelation 14:14

Then I looked, and there was a white cloud, and seated on the cloud One resembling a human being, a golden crown upon his head and a sharp sickle in his hand.

Revelation 18:21

Then a strong angel lifted a boulder like a huge millstone and flung it into the sea, crying, "So shall the great city, Babylon, be hurled down, hurtling, and never be seen any more:

Revelation 20:1

Then I saw an angel descend from heaven with the key of the abyss and a huge chain in his hand;

Hebrews 2:5

For the world to come, of which I am speaking, was not put under the control of angels.

1 Peter 1:12

to them it was revealed that they got this intelligence not for themselves but for you, regarding all that has now been disclosed to you by those who preached the gospel to you through the holy Spirit sent from heaven. The very angels long to get a glimpse of this!

1 Corinthians 6:3

Do you not know we are to manage angels, let alone mundane issues?

Hebrews 2:16

(For of course it is not angels that he succours, it is the offspring of Abraham.)

Hebrews 2:7

For a little while thou hast put him lower than the angels, crowning him with glory and honour,

Acts 23:8

For while the Sadducees declare there is no such thing as resurrection, angels, or spirits, the Pharisees affirm them all.

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Angels » Wait upon Christ

2 Thessalonians 1:7

and repay you who are troubled (as well as us) with rest and relief, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven together with the angels of his power

Angels » Of the churches

Revelation 3:14

Then to the angel of the church at Laodicea write thus: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the origin of God's creation.

Revelation 1:20-1

As for the secret symbol of the seven stars which you have seen in my right hand, and of the seven golden lamp stands ??the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. To the angel of the church at Ephesus write thus: ??These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who moves among the seven golden lampstands:

Revelation 2:12

Then to the angel of the church at Pergamum write thus: ??These are the words of him who wields the sharp sword with the double edge:

Revelation 2:18

Then to the angel of the church at Thyatira write thus: ??These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes flash like fire and whose feet glow like bronze.

Angels » Of wrath, execute the judgments of God

More verses: Isaiah 37:36 Acts 12:23

Angels » Are ministering spirits

Acts 12:7-11

But an angel of the Lord flashed on him, and a light shone in the cell; striking Peter on the side he woke him, saying, "Quick, get up!" The fetters dropped from his hands, and the angel said to him, "Gird yourself and put on your sandals." He did so. Then said the angel, "Put on your coat and follow me." And he followed him out, not realizing that what the angel did was real, but imagining that he saw a vision. read more.
When they had passed the first guard and the second they came to the iron gate leading into the city, which opened to them of its own accord; they passed out, and after they had gone through one street, the angel immediately left him. Then Peter came to his senses and said, "Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were anticipating."

Angels » Execute the purposes of God

Matthew 28:2

But a great earthquake took place; an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and went and rolled away the boulder and sat on it.

Revelation 5:2

And I saw a strong angel exclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is fit to open the scroll, to break the seals of it?"

Matthew 13:39-42

the enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world, and the reapers are angels. Well then, just as the weeds are gathered and burnt in the fire, so will it be at the end of the world; the Son of man will despatch his angels, and they will gather out of his Realm all who are hindrances and who practise iniquity, read more.
and throw them into the furnace of fire; there men will wail and gnash their teeth.

More verses: John 5:4

Angels » In heaven

Revelation 7:11

And all the angels surrounded the throne and the Presbyters and the four living Creatures, and fell on their faces before the throne, worshipping God

More verses: Revelation 8:2

Angels » Are of different orders

Jude 1:9

Now the very archangel Michael, when he disputed the body of Moses with Satan, did not dare to condemn him with scoffs; what he said was, The Lord rebuke you!

Angels » Called » Angel of the lord

Matthew 28:2

But a great earthquake took place; an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and went and rolled away the boulder and sat on it.

Matthew 1:20

but after he had planned this, there appeared an angel of the Lord to him in a dream saying, "Joseph, son of David, fear not to take Mary your wife home, for what is begotten in her comes from the holy Spirit.

Matthew 2:13

After they had gone, there appeared an angel of the Lord to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Rise, take the child and his mother and flee to Egypt; stay there till I tell you. For Herod is going to search for the child and destroy him."

Matthew 2:19

But when Herod died, there appeared an angel of the Lord in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

Angels » Fallen

Jude 1:6

while the angels who abandoned their own domain, instead of preserving their proper rank, are reserved by him within the nether gloom, in chains eternal, for the doom of the great Day ??7 just as Sodom and Gomorra and the adjacent cities, which similarly glutted themselves with vice and sensual perversity, are exhibited as a warning of the everlasting fire they are sentenced to suffer.

Angels » Are subject to Christ

Ephesians 1:21

above all the angelic Rulers, Authorities, Powers, and Lords, above every Name that is to be named not only in this age but in the age to come ??22 he has put everything under his feet and set him as head over everything for the church,

Angels » Shall attend Christ at his second coming

2 Thessalonians 1:7

and repay you who are troubled (as well as us) with rest and relief, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven together with the angels of his power

Angels » Nature » Hosts

Luke 2:13

Then a host of heaven's army suddenly appeared beside the angel extolling God and saying,

Angels » Innumerable

More verses: Jude 1:14

Angels » Obedience

Jude 1:6

while the angels who abandoned their own domain, instead of preserving their proper rank, are reserved by him within the nether gloom, in chains eternal, for the doom of the great Day ??7 just as Sodom and Gomorra and the adjacent cities, which similarly glutted themselves with vice and sensual perversity, are exhibited as a warning of the everlasting fire they are sentenced to suffer.

More verses: 2 Peter 2:11

Angels » Communicate the will of God and Christ

Angels » The angels accompanying Christ when he returns

2 Thessalonians 1:7

and repay you who are troubled (as well as us) with rest and relief, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven together with the angels of his power

Angels » Not to be worshipped

Revelation 19:10

Then I fell before his feet to worship him; but he said to me, "No, not that! I am but a servant like yourself and your brothers, who hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God" (for the testimony borne by Jesus is the breath of all prophecy).

Revelation 22:9

& 10] And he said to me, "These words are trustworthy and genuine, for the Lord God of the spirits of the prophets has sent his angel to show his servants what must very soon come to pass.

Angels » Celebrate the praises of God

Luke 2:13-14

Then a host of heaven's army suddenly appeared beside the angel extolling God and saying, "Glory to God in high heaven, and peace on earth for men whom he favours!"

Angels » Knowledge of » Earthly things

Luke 9:31

who appeared in a vision of glory and said he must go through with his death and departure at Jerusalem.

1 Timothy 5:21

In the presence of God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels, I adjure you to be unprejudiced in carrying out these orders; be absolutely impartial.

More verses: 1 Peter 1:12

Angels » Of different orders

Jude 1:9

Now the very archangel Michael, when he disputed the body of Moses with Satan, did not dare to condemn him with scoffs; what he said was, The Lord rebuke you!

Angels » Who are as angels

Matthew 22:29-32

Jesus answered them, "You go wrong because you understand neither the scriptures nor the power of God. At the resurrection people neither marry nor are married, they are like the angels of God in heaven. And as for the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was said to you by God, read more.
I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob? He is not a God of dead people but of living."

Mark 12:24-27

Jesus said to them, "Is this not where you go wrong? ??you understand neither the scriptures nor the power of God. When people rise from the dead they neither marry nor are married, they are like the angels in heaven. As for the dead being raised, have you not read in the book of Moses, at the passage on the Bush, how God said to him, I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob? read more.
He is not the God of dead people but of living. You are far wrong."

Luke 20:34-38

Jesus said to them, "People in this world marry and are married, but those who are considered worthy to attain yonder world and the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are married, for they cannot die any more; they are equal to angels and by sharing in the resurrection they are sons of God. read more.
And that the dead are raised has been indicated by Moses in the passage on the Bush, when he calls the Lord 'God of Abraham and God of Isaac and God of Jacob.' God is not a God of dead people but of living, for all live to him."

Angels » Know and delight in the gospel of Christ

1 Peter 1:12

to them it was revealed that they got this intelligence not for themselves but for you, regarding all that has now been disclosed to you by those who preached the gospel to you through the holy Spirit sent from heaven. The very angels long to get a glimpse of this!

Ephesians 3:9-10

and enlighten all men upon the new order of that divine secret which God the Creator of all concealed from eternity ??10 intending to let the full sweep of the divine wisdom be disclosed now by the church to the angelic Rulers and Authorities in the heavenly sphere,

Angels » Worship God and Christ

Hebrews 1:6

And further, when introducing the Firstborn into the world, he says, 'Let all God's angels worship him.'

Philippians 2:9-11

Therefore God raised him high and conferred on him a Name above all names, so that before the Name of Jesus every knee should bend in heaven, on earth, and underneath the earth, and every tongue confess that 'Jesus Christ is Lord,' to the glory of God the Father.

Angels » Execute the judgments of God

Angels » The law given by the ministration of

Hebrews 2:2

For if the divine word spoken by angels held good, if transgression and disobedience met with due punishment in every case,

Angels » Ministration of, obtained by prayer

Acts 12:7

But an angel of the Lord flashed on him, and a light shone in the cell; striking Peter on the side he woke him, saying, "Quick, get up!" The fetters dropped from his hands,

Angels » Minister to Christ

Angels » Nature » Aspects of

Angels » The lord creating the angels

Hebrews 1:6-7

And further, when introducing the Firstborn into the world, he says, 'Let all God's angels worship him.' While he says of angels, 'Who makes his angels into winds, his servants into flames of fire,'

Angels » Created by God and Christ

Angels » Do not marry

Luke 20:35

but those who are considered worthy to attain yonder world and the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are married,

Angels » Shall execute the purposes of Christ

Matthew 13:41

the Son of man will despatch his angels, and they will gather out of his Realm all who are hindrances and who practise iniquity,

Angels » Worship God

Hebrews 1:6

And further, when introducing the Firstborn into the world, he says, 'Let all God's angels worship him.'

Philippians 2:9-11

Therefore God raised him high and conferred on him a Name above all names, so that before the Name of Jesus every knee should bend in heaven, on earth, and underneath the earth, and every tongue confess that 'Jesus Christ is Lord,' to the glory of God the Father.

Angels » Announced: » The resurrection of Christ

Luke 24:23

and could not find his body, but they came to tell us they had actually seen a vision of angels who declared he was alive.

Matthew 28:5-7

but the angel addressed the women, saying, "Have no fear; I know you are looking for the crucified Jesus. He is not here, he has risen, as he told you he would. See, here is the place where he [the Lord] lay. Now be quick and go to his disciples, tell them he has risen from the dead and that 'he precedes you to Galilee; you shall see him there.' That is my message for you."

Angels » Not to be worshiped

Revelation 19:10

Then I fell before his feet to worship him; but he said to me, "No, not that! I am but a servant like yourself and your brothers, who hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God" (for the testimony borne by Jesus is the breath of all prophecy).

Revelation 22:8-9

I John saw and heard all this; and when I heard and saw it, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who had shown me it all. & 10] And he said to me, "These words are trustworthy and genuine, for the Lord God of the spirits of the prophets has sent his angel to show his servants what must very soon come to pass. But he said to me, "No, not that! I am but a servant like yourself and your brothers the prophets, who lay to heart the words of this book. Worship God."

Angels » Have charge over the children of God

Angels » Obey the will of God

Angels » Nature » Created

Angels » Are innumerable

Angels » Who the angels guard

Angels » Are examples of meekness

Jude 1:9

Now the very archangel Michael, when he disputed the body of Moses with Satan, did not dare to condemn him with scoffs; what he said was, The Lord rebuke you!

2 Peter 2:11

whereas even angels, superior in might and power, lay no scoffing charge against these before the Lord.

Angels » Rejoice over every repentant sinner

Angels » Announced: » The conception of john the baptist

Luke 1:13

but the angel said to him, "Fear not, Zechariah, your prayer has been heard; your wife Elizabeth will bear a son to you, and you must call his name John.

Luke 1:36

Look, there is your kinswoman Elizabeth! Even she has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is now in her sixth month;

Angels » Nature » Mighty

2 Peter 2:11

whereas even angels, superior in might and power, lay no scoffing charge against these before the Lord.

Angels » Examples of » Meekness

Jude 1:9

Now the very archangel Michael, when he disputed the body of Moses with Satan, did not dare to condemn him with scoffs; what he said was, The Lord rebuke you!

2 Peter 2:11

whereas even angels, superior in might and power, lay no scoffing charge against these before the Lord.

Angels » Called » Principalities » Powers

Angels » Nature » Holy

Angels » Announced: » The conception of Christ

Matthew 1:20-21

but after he had planned this, there appeared an angel of the Lord to him in a dream saying, "Joseph, son of David, fear not to take Mary your wife home, for what is begotten in her comes from the holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you will call him 'Jesus,' for he will save his people from their sins."

Angels » Are elect

1 Timothy 5:21

In the presence of God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels, I adjure you to be unprejudiced in carrying out these orders; be absolutely impartial.

Angels » Are wise

Angels » Are holy

Angels » Announced: » The birth of Christ

Luke 2:10-12

but the angel said to them, "Have no fear. This is good news I am bringing you, news of a great joy that is meant for all the People. To-day you have a saviour born in the town of David, the Lord messiah. And here is a proof for you: you will find a baby wrapped up and lying in a stall for cattle."

Angels » Nature » Wise

Angels » Are mighty

Angels » Announced: » The ascension and second coming of Christ

Acts 1:11

who said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up to heaven? This Jesus who has been taken from you into heaven will come back, just as you have seen him depart to heaven."

Angels » Men » Called » Angels

Angels » Called » Morning stars

Angels » Nature » Immortal

Angels » Nature » Elect

1 Timothy 5:21

In the presence of God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels, I adjure you to be unprejudiced in carrying out these orders; be absolutely impartial.

Chariots » Illustrative of » Angels

Glorifying God » Exemplified » Angels

Luke 2:14

"Glory to God in high heaven, and peace on earth for men whom he favours!"

Idolatry » Objects of » Angels

Praise » Is obligatory upon » Angels

Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Was attested by » Angels

Luke 24:23

and could not find his body, but they came to tell us they had actually seen a vision of angels who declared he was alive.

Matthew 28:5-7

but the angel addressed the women, saying, "Have no fear; I know you are looking for the crucified Jesus. He is not here, he has risen, as he told you he would. See, here is the place where he [the Lord] lay. Now be quick and go to his disciples, tell them he has risen from the dead and that 'he precedes you to Galilee; you shall see him there.' That is my message for you."

Luke 24:4-7

They were puzzling over this, when two men flashed on them in dazzling raiment. They were terrified and bent their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, "Why do you look among the dead for him who is alive? He is not here, he has risen. Remember how he told you when he was still in Galilee read more.
that the Son of man had to be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and rise on the third day."

The second coming of Christ » Foretold by » Angels

Acts 1:10-11

As he went up, their eyes were fixed on heaven; but just then two men stood beside them dressed in white, who said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up to heaven? This Jesus who has been taken from you into heaven will come back, just as you have seen him depart to heaven."

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Angels Activities Among Unbelievers

Revelation 14:6-10

Then I saw another angel flying in mid-heaven with an eternal gospel for the inhabitants of the earth, for every nation and tribe and tongue and people;

Angels Activities In The End Times

Revelation 7:2-3

And I saw another angel rise up from the east, with the seal of the living God; he shouted aloud to the four angels who were allowed to injure the earth and sea,

Angels as agents of judgment

Acts 12:18-23

Now when day broke there was a great commotion among the soldiers over what could have become of Peter.

Angels As Mediators

Acts 7:38

This was the man who at the assembly in the desert intervened between the angel who spoke to him on mount Sinai and our fathers; he received living Words to be given to us.

Angels Doing God's Work

Matthew 28:2-7

But a great earthquake took place; an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and went and rolled away the boulder and sat on it.

Angels Giving The Law

Galatians 3:19

Then what about the Law? Well, it was interpolated for the purpose of producing transgressions till such time as the Offspring arrived to whom the Promise was made; also, it was transmitted by means of angels through the agency of an intermediary

Angels Hands

Luke 4:11

and They will bear you on their hands, lest you strike your foot against a stone."

Angels Not To Be Worshipped

Revelation 22:8-9

I John saw and heard all this; and when I heard and saw it, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who had shown me it all.

Angels Singing

Luke 2:13-14

Then a host of heaven's army suddenly appeared beside the angel extolling God and saying,

Angels, as God's messengers

Luke 1:11-13

And an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

Angels, Important Events

Acts 7:38

This was the man who at the assembly in the desert intervened between the angel who spoke to him on mount Sinai and our fathers; he received living Words to be given to us.

Angels, Ministry To Believers

Acts 12:7-11

But an angel of the Lord flashed on him, and a light shone in the cell; striking Peter on the side he woke him, saying, "Quick, get up!" The fetters dropped from his hands,

Angels, Nt Appearances

Luke 1:11-20

And an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

Evil Angels

Romans 8:38

For I am certain neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future,

Four Angels

Revelation 7:1

After that I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds from blowing on the earth or on the sea or on any tree.

Ranks Of Angels

Jude 1:9

Now the very archangel Michael, when he disputed the body of Moses with Satan, did not dare to condemn him with scoffs; what he said was, The Lord rebuke you!

Strength Of Angels

Revelation 10:1

Then I saw another strong angel descend from heaven; he was clad in a cloud, with a rainbow over his head, his face like the sun, his feet like columns of fire,

Two Angels

Acts 1:10

As he went up, their eyes were fixed on heaven; but just then two men stood beside them dressed in white,

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