63 Bible Verses about Angels

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Hebrews 1:7

And of the angels he saith: "Who maketh his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire;"

2 Peter 2:11

whereas angels, who are greater in strength and power, bring not against them a railing accusation;

Revelation 22:8

And I John am he who heard and saw these things; and when I had heard and when I had seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who showed me these things.

Revelation 19:10

And I fell at his feet to worship him; and he saith to me, See thou do it not; I am a fellowservant of thee, and of thy brethren who maintain the testimony to Jesus; worship God. For the testimony to Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

Revelation 22:9

And he saith to me, See thou do it not; I am a fellowservant of thee, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book; worship God.

Hebrews 1:4

having become so much superior to the angels, as he hath inherited a more excellent name than they.

Revelation 14:14

And I saw, and lo! a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like to a son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.

Revelation 18:21

And a strong angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall Babylon the great city be thrown down, and shall never more be found.

Revelation 20:1

And I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key of the abyss, and a great chain in his hand.

Revelation 21:17

And he measured the wall thereof, a hundred and fortyfour cubits, according to a mans measure, which is that of an angel.

Hebrews 2:5

For not to angels did he put in subjection the world to come, of which we are speaking.

1 Peter 1:12

to whom it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to you, they were ministering the things, which have now been announced to you by them that have brought the glad tidings to you by the Holy Spirit sent down from heaven; which things angels desire to look into.

1 Corinthians 6:3

Know ye not, that we shall pass judgment upon angels? How much more, concerning affairs of this life?

Hebrews 2:16

For surely he doth not help angels, but he helpeth the offspring of Abraham.

Hebrews 2:7

Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honor;

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Angels » Wait upon Christ

Angels » Of the churches

Revelation 3:14

And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God:

Revelation 1:20-1

the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches; and the seven candlesticks are the seven churches. To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks:

Revelation 2:12

And to the angel of the church in Pergamus write: These things saith he that hath the sharp twoedged sword:

Revelation 2:18

And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass:

Angels » Of wrath, execute the judgments of God

More verses: Isaiah 37:36 Acts 12:23

Angels » Are ministering spirits

Acts 12:7-11

And lo! an angel of the Lord came to him, and a light shone in the room; and he smote Peter on the side, and roused him, saying, Rise up quickly. And his chains fell from his hands. And the angel said to him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals; and he did so. And he saith to him, Throw thy garment round thee, and follow me. And he went out, and followed; and he knew not that what was done by the angel was real, but thought he saw a vision. read more.
And when they had passed the first, and the second guard, they came to the iron gate that leadeth to the city, which opened to them of itself; and they went out and passed on through one street, and the angel immediately departed from him. And when Peter had come to himself, he said, Now I know certainly, that the Lord hath sent forth his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

Angels » Execute the purposes of God

Matthew 28:2

And, lo! there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it.

Revelation 5:2

And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose its seals?

Matthew 13:39-42

the enemy that sowed them is the Devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are angels. As therefore the tares are gathered up and burned with fire, so will it be at the end of the world. The Son of man will send forth his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all the stumblingblocks, and those who do iniquity, read more.
and will cast them into the furnace of fire; there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

More verses: John 5:4

Angels » In heaven

Revelation 7:11

And all the angels were standing around the throne and the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,

Hebrews 12:22

but ye have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem; and to myriads, the general assembly of angels;

More verses: Revelation 8:2

Angels » Are of different orders

Jude 1:9

Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the Devil he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a railing accusation, but said: The Lord rebuke thee.

Angels » Called » Angel of the lord

Matthew 28:2

And, lo! there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it.

Matthew 1:20

But while he thought on these things, lo! an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take to thee Mary thy wife; for that which is conceived in her is by the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 2:13

And when they had gone, lo! an angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and remain there until I speak to thee; for Herod will seek the child, to destroy him.

Matthew 2:19

But when Herod was dead, lo! an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

Angels » Fallen

Jude 1:6

and the angels which kept not their principality, but left their own dwellingplace, he hath kept in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day;

Angels » Are subject to Christ

Ephesians 1:21

far above all rule, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come;

Angels » Shall attend Christ at his second coming

Angels » Nature » Hosts

Luke 2:13

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Angels » Innumerable

Hebrews 12:22

but ye have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem; and to myriads, the general assembly of angels;

More verses: Jude 1:14

Angels » Obedience

Jude 1:6

and the angels which kept not their principality, but left their own dwellingplace, he hath kept in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day;

More verses: 2 Peter 2:11

Angels » Communicate the will of God and Christ

Angels » The angels accompanying Christ when he returns

Angels » Not to be worshipped

Revelation 19:10

And I fell at his feet to worship him; and he saith to me, See thou do it not; I am a fellowservant of thee, and of thy brethren who maintain the testimony to Jesus; worship God. For the testimony to Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

Revelation 22:9

And he saith to me, See thou do it not; I am a fellowservant of thee, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book; worship God.

Angels » Celebrate the praises of God

Luke 2:13-14

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men of good will!"

Angels » Knowledge of » Earthly things

Luke 9:31

who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure which he was about to fulfill in Jerusalem.

1 Timothy 5:21

I charge thee before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudging, doing nothing with partiality.

More verses: 1 Peter 1:12

Angels » Of different orders

Jude 1:9

Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the Devil he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a railing accusation, but said: The Lord rebuke thee.

Angels » Who are as angels

Matthew 22:29-32

Jesus answered and said to them, Ye err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken to you by God, saying, read more.
"I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob"? He is not a God of the dead, but of the living.

Mark 12:24-27

Jesus said to them, Do ye not err on this account, that ye know not the Scriptures, nor the power of God? For when they have risen from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels in heaven. And concerning the dead, that they are raised, have ye not read in the book of Moses, at the Bush, how God spoke to him, saying, "I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob"? read more.
He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. Ye err greatly.

Luke 20:34-38

And Jesus said to them, The sons of this world marry, and are given in marriage; but they who have been accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage; for they cannot die any more; for they are like the angels, and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. read more.
But that the dead are raised, even Moses hath shown at the Bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Now he is not a God of the dead, but of the living; for all live to him.

Angels » Know and delight in the gospel of Christ

1 Peter 1:12

to whom it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to you, they were ministering the things, which have now been announced to you by them that have brought the glad tidings to you by the Holy Spirit sent down from heaven; which things angels desire to look into.

Ephesians 3:9-10

to make all men see what is the dispensation of the mystery, which hath been hidden for ages in God, who created all things; to the intent that now to the principalities and powers in the heavenly regions might be known through the church the manifold wisdom of God,

Angels » Worship God and Christ

Hebrews 1:6

And again, when he hath brought in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith: "And let all the angels of God pay him homage."

Philippians 2:9-11

Wherefore God also highly exalted him, and gave him a name which is above every name; that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those who are in heaven, and those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should 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 word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just retribution,

Angels » Ministration of, obtained by prayer

Acts 12:7

And lo! an angel of the Lord came to him, and a light shone in the room; and he smote Peter on the side, and roused him, saying, Rise up quickly. And his chains fell from his hands.

Angels » Minister to Christ

Angels » Nature » Aspects of

Angels » The lord creating the angels

Hebrews 1:6-7

And again, when he hath brought in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith: "And let all the angels of God pay him homage." And of the angels he saith: "Who maketh his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire;"

Angels » Created by God and Christ

Angels » Do not marry

Luke 20:35

but they who have been accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage;

Angels » Shall execute the purposes of Christ

Matthew 13:41

The Son of man will send forth his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all the stumblingblocks, and those who do iniquity,

Angels » Worship God

Hebrews 1:6

And again, when he hath brought in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith: "And let all the angels of God pay him homage."

Philippians 2:9-11

Wherefore God also highly exalted him, and gave him a name which is above every name; that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those who are in heaven, and those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God, the Father.

Angels » Announced: » The resurrection of Christ

Luke 24:23

they did not find his body, and came, saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive.

Matthew 28:5-7

And the angel answering said to the women, Fear ye not; for I know that ye are seeking Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; for he hath risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he hath risen from the dead, and, lo! he is going before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him. Lo! I have told you.

Angels » Not to be worshiped

Revelation 19:10

And I fell at his feet to worship him; and he saith to me, See thou do it not; I am a fellowservant of thee, and of thy brethren who maintain the testimony to Jesus; worship God. For the testimony to Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

Revelation 22:8-9

And I John am he who heard and saw these things; and when I had heard and when I had seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who showed me these things. And he saith to me, See thou do it not; I am a fellowservant of thee, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of those who keep 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

Hebrews 12:22

but ye have come to Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem; and to myriads, the general assembly of angels;

Angels » Who the angels guard

Angels » Are examples of meekness

Jude 1:9

Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the Devil he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a railing accusation, but said: The Lord rebuke thee.

2 Peter 2:11

whereas angels, who are greater in strength and power, bring not against them a railing accusation;

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, Zachariah; for thy prayer was heard, and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son; and thou shalt call his name John.

Luke 1:36

And lo! Elizabeth, thy kinswoman, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who is called barren.

Angels » Nature » Mighty

2 Peter 2:11

whereas angels, who are greater in strength and power, bring not against them a railing accusation;

Angels » Examples of » Meekness

Jude 1:9

Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the Devil he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a railing accusation, but said: The Lord rebuke thee.

2 Peter 2:11

whereas angels, who are greater in strength and power, bring not against them a railing accusation;

Angels » Called » Principalities » Powers

Angels » Nature » Holy

Angels » Announced: » The conception of Christ

Matthew 1:20-21

But while he thought on these things, lo! an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take to thee Mary thy wife; for that which is conceived in her is by the Holy Spirit. And she will bear a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he will save his people from their sins.

Angels » Are elect

1 Timothy 5:21

I charge thee before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudging, doing nothing with partiality.

Angels » Are wise

Angels » Are holy

Angels » Announced: » The birth of Christ

Luke 2:10-12

And the angel said to them, Fear not; for lo! I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to the whole people; for to you hath been born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, who is the Christ, the Lord. And this shall be the sign to you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swathingclothes, [lying] in a manger.

Angels » Nature » Wise

Angels » Are mighty

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

Acts 1:11

who said, Men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This Jesus, who hath been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same manner in which ye beheld him going into heaven.

Angels » Men » Called » Angels

Angels » Called » Morning stars

Angels » Nature » Immortal

Angels » Nature » Elect

1 Timothy 5:21

I charge thee before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudging, doing nothing with partiality.

Chariots » Illustrative of » Angels

Glorifying God » Exemplified » Angels

Luke 2:14

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men of good will!"

Idolatry » Objects of » Angels

Praise » Is obligatory upon » Angels

Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Was attested by » Angels

Luke 24:23

they did not find his body, and came, saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive.

Matthew 28:5-7

And the angel answering said to the women, Fear ye not; for I know that ye are seeking Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; for he hath risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he hath risen from the dead, and, lo! he is going before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him. Lo! I have told you.

Luke 24:4-7

And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed about this, lo! two men stood by them in glittering apparel; and when they were terrified, and bowed their faces to the earth, the men said to them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but hath risen. Remember how be spoke to you while yet in Galilee, read more.
saying, The Son of man must be delivered up into the hands of sinners, and be crucified, and rise again on the third day.

The second coming of Christ » Foretold by » Angels

Acts 1:10-11

And while they were looking earnestly into heaven as he went up, lo! two men stood by them in white apparel, who said, Men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This Jesus, who hath been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same manner in which ye beheld him going into heaven.

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Angels Activities Among Unbelievers

Revelation 14:6-10

And I saw another angel flying in midheaven, having an everlasting message of good tidings to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and tribe, and tongue, and people;

Angels Activities In The End Times

Revelation 7:2-3

And I saw another angel coming up from the rising of the sun, having the seal of the living God; and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea,

Angels as agents of judgment

Acts 12:18-23

And when it was day, there was no small commotion among the soldiers, as to what had become of Peter.

Angels Doing God's Work

Matthew 28:2-7

And, lo! there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it.

Angels Hands

Luke 4:11

and in their hands they will bear thee up, that thou mayst not dash thy foot against a stone."

Angels Not To Be Worshipped

Revelation 22:8-9

And I John am he who heard and saw these things; and when I had heard and when I had seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who showed me these things.

Angels Singing

Luke 2:13-14

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Angels, as God's messengers

Luke 1:11-13

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

Angels, Important Events

Acts 7:38

This is he that was in the assembly in the wilderness with the anger who spake to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers; who received the living oracles to give to us;

Angels, Ministry To Believers

Acts 12:7-11

And lo! an angel of the Lord came to him, and a light shone in the room; and he smote Peter on the side, and roused him, saying, Rise up quickly. And his chains fell from his hands.

Angels, Nt Appearances

Luke 1:11-20

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

Evil Angels

Romans 8:38

For I am persuaded, that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers,

Four Angels

Revelation 7:1

And after this, I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that no wind should blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.

Heaven And Angels

Revelation 8:2

And I saw the seven angels who stand before God; and there were given to them seven trumpets.

Ranks Of Angels

Jude 1:9

Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the Devil he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a railing accusation, but said: The Lord rebuke thee.

Strength Of Angels

Revelation 10:1

And I saw another strong angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud, and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was like the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire.

Two Angels

Acts 1:10

And while they were looking earnestly into heaven as he went up, lo! two men stood by them in white apparel,

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