37 Bible Verses about Purpose
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And we know that all things co-operate for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose;
And the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, for this very purpose have I raised thee up, that I may shew forth my power in thee, and that my name may be declared through all the earth.
who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose, and grace bestowed upon us through Christ Jesus, before the world was,
according to the ancient purpose, which He executed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
for it is God that worketh in you both to will, and to work, out of his own good-pleasure.
if any bowels of compassion, compleat ye my joy, be like-minded, maintaining the same love, with your souls united, in attending to the one thing needful.
Let every one give as he chuses in his own heart; not with reluctance, or constraint: for God loveth a chearful giver.
even in Him, in whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated to it according to the purpose of Him who effecteth all things after the counsel of His own will:
created in Christ Jesus unto good works, for which God before prepared us, that we might walk in them.
Now David having served his own generation according to the will of God, fell asleep, and was laid with his fathers, and saw corruption: but He whom God raised,
For unto this are ye called; because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might follow his steps.
Hath not the potter power over the clay, out of the same mass to make one vessel to honor and another to dishonor?
But rise, and stand on thy feet: for to this end have I appeared unto thee, to appoint thee a minister and a witness both of the things which thou hast seen, and of those for which I shall hereafter appear unto thee:
In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, some for meaner uses.
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Purpose » Of law
What then availeth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come, to whom the promise was made; and it was delivered by angels in the hand of a mediator.
knowing this, that a law does not lie against a righteous person, but against the lawless and unruly, the impious and wicked, the unholy and profane,
So that the law was our guide to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Wherefore by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified before Him: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
Now the law made some entrance, that the offence might appear to abound; but where sin abounded, grace hath superabounded; that as sin had reigned in death,
Purpose » Of the bible » To relate human experience as a warning
Now all these things happened to them as examples: and are written for our admonition, on whom the last ages are come.
Purpose » Of life » Attaining Christlikeness
Brethren, I count not myself to have attained it: but one thing I do, forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to those before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Purpose » Of life » Seeking God's kingdom
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these shall be superadded unto you.
Purpose » Of life » The service of God
Purpose » Of the bible » To give knowledge of eternal life
These things have I written to you, who believe on the name of the son of God, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may the more firmly believe on the name of the Son of God.
Purpose » Of the bible » To give hope to men
For whatever things were written heretofore, were written for our instruction; that we through patience and the consolation of the scriptures might have hope.
Purpose » Of the bible » To authenticate the divinity of Christ
but these things are written, that ye may believe, that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life through his name.
Purpose » Of life » Completing the course joyfully
But none of these things move me, nor do I account my life dear, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Purpose » Of life » Finishing the divine task
Purpose » Of life » Doing the father's will
Jesus saith unto them, My food is to do the will of Him that sent me, and to finish his work.
The bible » Purpose » Absolutely trustworthy
for verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass away, not one jot nor one tittle shall pass from the law, till all be compleated.
And therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace, that so the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but also to that which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,
The bible » Purpose » Profitable for instruction
For he disputed vehemently with the Jews in public, proving by the scriptures, that Jesus was the Christ.
The bible » Purpose » It contains the message to be delivered
These things speak, and exhort; and reprove offenders with all authority: that none may despise thee.
The bible » Purpose » Ignorance of, perilous
For the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and their rulers, not knowing Him, have indeed fulfilled the words of the prophets, which are read every sabbath-day, in condemning Him.
And He answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that He, who made them at first, made them male and female, and said, For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother,
But He replied, Have ye not read what David did, when he, and his attendants, were hungry? how he went into the house of God,
But Jesus answered them, Ye are mistaken, not knowing the scriptures nor the power of God:
The bible » Purpose » Purity of
The bible » Purpose » The standard of faith and duty
But tho' we or an angel from heaven should preach to you any other gospel than what we have preached to you; let him be accursed.
He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word, that I have spoken, will condemn him at the last day.
For this also we thank God continually, that when ye received the word of God, which ye heard from us, ye received it not as the word of men, but (as it is in truth) the word of God, which also worketh effectually in you that believe.
The bible » Purpose » Its words sacred, not to be altered
and if any one take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things that are written in this book.
The bible » Purpose » Read in the great congregation
And He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up: and according to his custom He went into the synagogue on the sabbath-day, and stood up to read.
And when this letter has been read amongst you, cause it to be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; that ye may also read that from Laodicea.
The bible » Purpose » The study of encouraged
Ye search the scriptures; for ye think that in them ye have eternal life:
These were more ingenuous than those at Thessalonica; for they received the word with all readiness of mind, searching the scriptures daily, whether these things were so.
For whatever things were written heretofore, were written for our instruction; that we through patience and the consolation of the scriptures might have hope.
The bible » Purpose » Contains seed-corn for the sower
And may He, who supplieth seed to the sower, and giveth bread for food, furnish and multiply your sowing, and increase the fruits of your bounty:)
The sower is he that soweth the word. And these are they by the way-side: where the word is sown; but when they have heard it, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.
The bible » Purpose » To relate human experience as a warning
Now all these things happened to them as examples: and are written for our admonition, on whom the last ages are come.
The bible » Purpose » To give knowledge of eternal life
These things have I written to you, who believe on the name of the son of God, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may the more firmly believe on the name of the Son of God.
The bible » Purpose » To give hope to men
For whatever things were written heretofore, were written for our instruction; that we through patience and the consolation of the scriptures might have hope.
The bible » Purpose » To authenticate the divinity of Christ
but these things are written, that ye may believe, that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life through his name.
Topics on Purpose
Adversity, Purpose Of
Hebrews 12:5-11Have ye forgotten the exhortation, which speaketh to you as to sons, saying, "My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, nor saint when rebuked by Him?
Afflictions, Purpose Of
2 Corinthians 4:17For our short and light affliction is working out for us an infinite and eternal weight of glory, as we aim not at the things which are visible, but invisible:
Anointing, Medical Purpose
Luke 10:34he was moved with compassion, and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine; and setting him upon his own beast, brought him to an inn and took care of him.
Ark Of The Covenant, Purpose
Revelation 11:19And the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant was seen in his temple: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.
Divine Purposes
Romans 9:17And the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, for this very purpose have I raised thee up, that I may shew forth my power in thee, and that my name may be declared through all the earth.
doctrine, Purpose of
2 Timothy 2:25with meekness instructing those of different sentiments, not knowing but God may give them repentance to the acknowledgement of the truth;
Examples, Purpose Of
2 Peter 2:6and reducing the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha to ashes, condemned them to destruction, making them an example to those that should afterwards be impious;
God, Purpose Of
Ephesians 1:11even in Him, in whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated to it according to the purpose of Him who effecteth all things after the counsel of His own will:
Holiness, Purpose Of
Matthew 5:48Be ye therefore perfect in love and goodness, as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
Imperfection, And God's Purposes
Ephesians 1:4according as he hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and unblameable before Him in love:
Inspiration Of The Holy Spirit, Purpose Of
Acts 1:16and said, Men and brethren, it was necessary that this scripture should be fulfilled, which the holy Ghost spake by the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who was guide to them that apprehended Jesus:
Law, Purpose Of
Galatians 3:19What then availeth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come, to whom the promise was made; and it was delivered by angels in the hand of a mediator.
Leisure, Nature And Purpose Of
Mark 6:31-32And He said to them, Come ye yourselves apart into a retired place, and rest a little: for there were many coming and going, and they had not time even to eat.
Life's Purpose
Matthew 6:33But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these shall be superadded unto you.
Man's Purposes
Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is lively and efficacious, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, and of the very joints and marrow, and judging the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Marriage, Purpose Of
Matthew 19:4And He answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that He, who made them at first, made them male and female, and said, For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother,
Scripture, Purpose Of
2 Timothy 3:14-15But continue thou in the things which thou hast learnt, and been assured of, knowing from whom thou hast learned them;
Second Coming Of Christ, The Purpose
Hebrews 9:28so Christ, having been once offered to bear the sins of many, shall appear the second time without sin, to those who are waiting for Him, unto salvation.
Seven Days For Legal Purposes
Acts 21:27But when the seven days were near ended, the Jews that came from Asia seeing him in the temple, raised a tumult among the people, and laid hands on him, crying out, Men of Israel, help:
Spiritual Gifts, Purpose Of
1 Corinthians 14:12So ye also, since ye are so desirous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound in them to the edification of the church.