52 Bible Verses about Heaven
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And I saw, between the throne and the four living creatures and the elders, a Lamb standing, as if it had been slain, having seven horns, and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago,whether in the body, I know not, or whether out of the body, I know not; God knoweth,such a one caught up even to the third heaven.
Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple; and he that sitteth on the throne will make his abode with them.
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall mourning, nor crying, nor pain he any more; for the former things are passed away.
but, as it is written: "The things which eye hath not seen, and ear hath not heard, and which have not entered into the heart of man, the great things which God hath prepared for those that love him."
In my Fathers house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. For I go away to prepare a place for you;
For the country of which we are citizens is heaven, whence also we wait for a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ,
From Thematic Bible
Heaven » Dwelling place of God
"Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What house will ye build for me? saith the Lord; or what is the place of my rest?
Heaven » The physical heavens
Heaven » Physical heavens, destruction of
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall mourning, nor crying, nor pain he any more; for the former things are passed away.
And: "Thou, Lord, in the beginning didst found the earth, and the heavens are the works of thy hands. They will perish, but thou remainest; and they will all become old as doth a garment, and thou wilt fold them up as a vesture, and they will be changed; but thou art the same, and thy years will not fail."
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief; in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat, and the earth and the works that are therein will be burned up.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Kingdom of
For the kingdom of heaven is like a householder, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.
Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.
The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy thereof he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Another parable he put forth to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.
Heaven » God » Answers his people from
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Opened
And Jesus, as soon as he was baptized, went up from the water; and, lo! the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God, descending like a dove, coming upon him.
And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
and he beheld heaven opened, and a sort of vessel descending, as it were a large sheet having cords at the four corners, and let down upon the earth;
and said, Lo, I behold the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.
Heaven » Christ » As mediator, entered into
For Christ did not enter into a sanctuary made with hands, which is only a copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God in our behalf.
where as forerunner for us Jesus entered, having become a highpriest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek.
not with the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood, and obtained for us everlasting redemption.
whom heaven indeed must receive until the times of a restoration of all things; of which times God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from the days of old.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Built by the hand of God
on account of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,
For we know that, if our earthly tenthabitation be destroyed, we have a building provided by God, a house not made with hands, everlasting, in the heavens.
for he was looking for the city which hath foundations, whose maker and builder is God.
Heaven » The wicked excluded from
envyings, drunkenness, revelings, and things like these; of which I tell you beforehand, as I also told you in time past, that they who practise such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
For of this ye are sure, since ye know that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
Without are dogs, and sorcerers, and fornicators, and murderers, and idolaters, and whoever loveth and practiseth falsehood.
Heaven » God » Sends his judgments from
Heaven » Holy
Heaven » Enoch and elijah were translated into
By faith Enoch was translated, that he should not see death; and he was not found, because God translated him; for before his translation he had the testimony that he pleased God.
Heaven » Is called » Paradise
I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago,whether in the body, I know not, or whether out of the body, I know not; God knoweth,such a one caught up even to the third heaven.
that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
Heaven » New heavens
But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice out of the throne, saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them, their God; read more.
and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall mourning, nor crying, nor pain he any more; for the former things are passed away.
Heaven » God » Reigns in
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » The redeemed of all nations assembled
After these things I saw, and lo! a great multitude, which no one could number, out of every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palms in their hands.
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.
Heaven » Everlasting
For we know that, if our earthly tenthabitation be destroyed, we have a building provided by God, a house not made with hands, everlasting, in the heavens.
Heaven » God » Fills
Heaven » Angels are in
But that day and hour knoweth no one, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you, that their angels in heaven continually behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Heaven » Created by God
and swore by him who liveth for ever and ever, who created the heaven, and the things therein, and the earth and the things therein, and the sea, and the things therein, that there should be no longer delay;
Heaven » Christ » Is all-powerful in
who is on the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him.
And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, All power was given to me in heaven and on earth.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The wicked excluded from
envyings, drunkenness, revelings, and things like these; of which I tell you beforehand, as I also told you in time past, that they who practise such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
For of this ye are sure, since ye know that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
Without are dogs, and sorcerers, and fornicators, and murderers, and idolaters, and whoever loveth and practiseth falsehood.
Heaven » God » Is the lord of
At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that, though thou didst hide these things from the wise and discerning, thou didst reveal them to babes.
Heaven » High
Heaven » Names of saints are written in
and to the church of the firstborn, who are enrolled in heaven; and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of righteous men made perfect;
Yet rejoice not in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names have been written in heaven.
Heaven » God's dwelling-place
After this manner therefore pray ye:Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
Heaven » Saints rewarded in
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven; for so did they persecute the prophets that were before you.
to an inheritance imperishable, and undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
Heaven » Lay up treasure in
Sell what ye have, and give alms. Make for yourselves purses which wax not old, treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, nor moth destroyeth.
but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumeth, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.
Heaven » God's throne
"Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What house will ye build for me? saith the Lord; or what is the place of my rest?
Heaven » Flesh and blood cannot inherit
And this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor doth corruption inherit incorruption.
Heaven » Happiness of, described
They shall hunger no more, nor thirst any more; neither shall the sun fall upon them, nor any burning heat; for the Lamb who is in the midst before the throne is a shepherd to them, and leadeth them to the fountains of the waters of life; and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » A rest
And I heard a voice from heaven, saying, Write, Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord from henceforth. Yea, saith the Spirit, that they shall rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Obedience, the condition of entrance
Blessed are they that wash their robes, that they may have a right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city.
Heaven » Immeasurable
Heaven » Is called » The kingdom of Christ and of God
For of this ye are sure, since ye know that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
Heaven » Is called » A heavenly country
but now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly. Wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for he prepared for them a city.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » The glorified Christ entered into
But, being full of the Holy Spirit, he looked up earnestly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, and said, Lo, I behold the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » A safe-deposit for treasures
but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumeth, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.
Heaven » Is called » A garner
His winnowingshovel is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshingfloor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but the chaff he will burn up with unquenchable fire.
Heaven » Is called » A rest
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Contains a register of the saints
Yet rejoice not in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names have been written in heaven.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » Paradise
I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago,whether in the body, I know not, or whether out of the body, I know not; God knoweth,such a one caught up even to the third heaven.
that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Room for all believers
In my Fathers house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. For I go away to prepare a place for you;
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » A heavenly country
but now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly. Wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for he prepared for them a city.
Heaven » Is called » The father's house
In my Fathers house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. For I go away to prepare a place for you;
Heaven » Repentance occasions joy in
I say to you, that in like manner there will be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninetynine righteous men who have no need of repentance.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The father's house
In my Fathers house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. For I go away to prepare a place for you;
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » Called a garner
His winnowingshovel is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshingfloor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but the chaff he will burn up with unquenchable fire.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The kingdom of Christ and of God
For of this ye are sure, since ye know that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
Topics on Heaven
Altars, In Heaven
Revelation 6:9And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain on account of the word of God, and on account of the testimony which they had borne;
Animals Going To Heaven
Revelation 21:1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.
Animals In Heaven
Revelation 19:11And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
Babies Going To Heaven
Matthew 19:13-14Then there were brought to him children, that be might lay his hands on them, and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
Belonging To Heaven
Ephesians 1:3Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly regions in Christ;
Benefits Of Heaven
Romans 8:29For he determined beforehand that those whom he foreknew should be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Blissful Vision In Heaven
Revelation 22:4and they will see his face, and his name will be upon their foreheads.
Christ And Heaven
John 3:12If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how will ye believe if I tell you heavenly things?
Creation Of The Physical Heavens
Acts 4:24And on hearing it, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art he that made heaven and earth and sea, and all things that are in them;
Elders In Heaven
Revelation 4:4And around the throne were twentyfour thrones; and upon the thrones I saw the twentyfour elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and on their heads crowns of gold.
Falling From Heaven
Mark 13:25and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.
Fire From Heaven
Revelation 20:9And they went up upon the breadth of the earth, and encompassed the camp of the saints, and the beloved city; and fire came down out of heaven, and devoured them.
God Acts From Heaven
John 1:32And John bore witness, saying, I have seen the Spirit descending as a dove from heaven, and it abode upon him.
God Speaks From Heaven
Mark 1:11And there was a voice from the heavens, "Thou art my beloved Son; with thee I am well pleased."
Going To Heaven
Matthew 18:3and said, Truly do I say to you, Unless ye are changed, and become as children, ye will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Going Up To Heaven
Revelation 11:12And they heard a loud voice from heaven, saying to them, Come up hither; and they went up into heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.
Heaven And Angels
Revelation 8:2And I saw the seven angels who stand before God; and there were given to them seven trumpets.
Heaven And Earth
Acts 14:15and saying, Men, why do ye these things? We also are men of like nature with you, bringing to you glad tidings, that ye may turn from these vanities to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea, and all things that are therein;
Heaven Better Than Earth
Philippians 3:20For the country of which we are citizens is heaven, whence also we wait for a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ,
Heaven, Glimpsed By Humans
Mark 1:10And immediately on coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens parted, and the Spirit descending as a dove upon him.
Heaven, God's Habitation
Revelation 13:6And he opened his mouth in blasphemies against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven.
Heaven, God's Throne
Matthew 5:34But I say to you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven, for it is the throne of God;
Heaven, Inheritance Of
Matthew 25:34Then will the king say to those on his right hand, Come, ye blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
Heaven, Nature Of
Revelation 10:6and swore by him who liveth for ever and ever, who created the heaven, and the things therein, and the earth and the things therein, and the sea, and the things therein, that there should be no longer delay;
Heaven, Worshiping God
Revelation 19:6-7And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunders, saying, Hallelujah! for the Lord our God the Almighty reigneth.
Heaven, Redeemed Community
Romans 6:23For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is everlasting life, through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Host Of Heaven
Luke 2:8-15And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, and keeping watch over their flock by night.
Kingdom Of Heaven
Matthew 18:3and said, Truly do I say to you, Unless ye are changed, and become as children, ye will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Names For Heaven
Ephesians 5:5For of this ye are sure, since ye know that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
Names Written In Heaven
Luke 10:20Yet rejoice not in this, that the spirits are subject to you; but rejoice that your names have been written in heaven.
New Heavens And New Earth
Hebrews 12:26-27whose voice then shook the earth; but now he hath promised, saying, "Yet once more will I shake, not the earth only, but also the heaven."
Opening Heaven
Revelation 19:11And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
Our Father In Heaven
Matthew 6:9After this manner therefore pray ye:Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
Parables Of The Kingdom Of Heaven
Mark 4:26-29And he said, Thus is the kingdom of God, as when a man has cast seed upon the ground,
Promise Of Heaven
Matthew 24:34-40Truly do I say to you, This generation will not pass away, till all these things take place.
Taken To Heaven
2 Timothy 4:18The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed, and preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom; to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
The Armies Of Heaven
Revelation 19:14And the armies which are in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and pure.
The Temple In Heaven
Acts 17:24The God who made the world and all things therein, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
What Heaven Will Be Like
Revelation 21:3And I heard a loud voice out of the throne, saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them, their God;
Worship In Heaven During Tribulation
Revelation 19:4And the twentyfour elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen, hallelujah!