56 Bible Verses about Heaven
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I saw in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, having seven horns, and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God, sent out into all the earth.
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I don't know, or whether out of the body, I don't know; God knows), such a one caught up into the third heaven.
Therefore they are before the throne of God, they serve him day and night in his temple. He who sits on the throne will spread his tabernacle over them.
I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth have passed away, and the sea is no more.
He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away."
But as it is written, "Things which an eye didn't see, and an ear didn't hear, which didn't enter into the heart of man, these God has prepared for those who love him."
In my Father's house are many homes. If it weren't so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.
For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;
Those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the expanse; and those who turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.
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Heaven » Dwelling place of God
He said to them, "When you pray, say, 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come. May your will be done on Earth, as it is in heaven.
Thus says Yahweh, "Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: what kind of house will you build to me? and what place shall be my rest?
'heaven is my throne, and the earth a footstool for my feet. What kind of house will you build me?' says the Lord; 'or what is the place of my rest?
Heaven » The physical heavens
Now it happened in the thirtieth year, in the fourth [month], in the fifth [day] of the month, as I was among the captives by the river Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.
The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
The heavens are the heavens of Yahweh; but the earth has he given to the children of men.
Heaven » Physical heavens, destruction of
He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away."
All of the army of the sky will be dissolved. The sky will be rolled up like a scroll, and all its armies will fade away, as a leaf fades from off a vine or a fig tree.
And, "You, Lord, in the beginning, laid the foundation of the earth. The heavens are the works of your hands. They will perish, but you continue. They all will grow old like a garment does. As a mantle, you will roll them up, and they will be changed; but you are the same. Your years will not fail."
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fervent heat, and the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up.
so man lies down and doesn't rise. Until the heavens are no more, they shall not awake, nor be roused out of their sleep.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Kingdom of
"For the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who was the master of a household, 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.
"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found, and hid. In his joy, he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.
He set another parable before them, saying, "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field,
Heaven » God » Answers his people from
Now I know that Yahweh saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand.
if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
David built an altar to Yahweh there, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, and called on Yahweh; and he answered him from the sky by fire on the altar of burnt offering.
Therefore you delivered them into the hand of their adversaries, who distressed them. In the time of their trouble, when they cried to you, you heard from heaven; and according to your manifold mercies you gave them saviors who saved them out of the hand of their adversaries.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Opened
Jesus, when he was baptized, went up directly from the water: and behold, the heavens were opened to him. He saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming on him.
I saw the heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called Faithful and True. In righteousness he judges and makes war.
He saw heaven opened and a certain container descending to him, like a great sheet let down by four corners on the earth,
and said, "Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!"
Heaven » Christ » As mediator, entered into
For Christ hasn't entered into holy places made with hands, which are representations of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us;
where as a forerunner Jesus entered for us, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
nor yet through the blood of goats and calves, but through his own blood, entered in once for all into the Holy Place, having obtained eternal redemption.
whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God spoke long ago by the mouth of his holy prophets.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Built by the hand of God
because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the Good News,
For we know that if the earthly house of our tent is dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
Heaven » The wicked excluded from
envyings, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even as I also forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
Know this for sure, that no sexually immoral person, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and God.
Outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
Heaven » God » Sends his judgments from
Those who strive with Yahweh shall be broken to pieces. He will thunder against them in the sky. "Yahweh will judge the ends of the earth. He will give strength to his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed."
Then Yahweh rained on Sodom and on Gomorrah sulfur and fire from Yahweh out of the sky.
I saw in the visions of my head on my bed, and behold, a watcher and a holy one came down from the sky. He cried aloud, and said thus, Cut down the tree, and cut off its branches, shake off its leaves, and scatter its fruit: let the animals get away from under it, and the fowls from its branches.
Heaven » Holy
Now I know that Yahweh saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand.
For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
Look down from your holy habitation, from heaven, and bless your people Israel, and the ground which you have given us, as you swore to our fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey."
Heaven » Enoch and elijah were translated into
It happened, as they still went on, and talked, that behold, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated them; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
By faith, Enoch was taken away, so that he wouldn't see death, and he was not found, because God translated him. For he has had testimony given to him that before his translation he had been well pleasing to God.
Heaven » Is called » Paradise
I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I don't know, or whether out of the body, I don't know; God knows), such a one caught up into the third heaven.
how he was caught up into Paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
Heaven » New heavens
"For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former things shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.
But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.
I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth have passed away, and the sea is no more. I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband. I heard a loud voice out of heaven saying, "Behold, God's dwelling is with people, and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. read more.
He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away."
"For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me," says Yahweh, "so your seed and your name shall remain.
Heaven » God » Reigns in
Whatever Yahweh pleased, that he has done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps;
All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; and he does according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand, or ask him, What are you doing?
Yahweh is in his holy temple. Yahweh is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » The redeemed of all nations assembled
After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude, which no man could number, out of every nation and of all tribes, peoples, and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, dressed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands.
I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth have passed away, and the sea is no more.
Heaven » Everlasting
For we know that if the earthly house of our tent is dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
I will also make his seed endure forever, and his throne as the days of heaven.
Heaven » God » Fills
Can any hide himself in secret places so that I shall not see him? says Yahweh. Don't I fill heaven and earth? says Yahweh.
But will God in very deed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens can't contain you; how much less this house that I have built!
Heaven » Angels are in
But no one knows of that day and hour, not even the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
See that you don't despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Heaven » Created by God
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
and swore by him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and the things that are in it, the earth and the things that are in it, and the sea and the things that are in it, that there will no longer be delay,
Heaven » Christ » Is all-powerful in
who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him.
Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The wicked excluded from
envyings, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even as I also forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
Know this for sure, that no sexually immoral person, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and God.
Outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
Heaven » God » Is the lord of
At that time, Jesus answered, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.
but have lifted up yourself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before you, and you and your lords, your wives and your concubines, have drunk wine from them; and you have praised the gods of silver and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which don't see, nor hear, nor know; and the God in whose hand your breath is, and whose are all your ways, you have not glorified.
Heaven » High
For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his loving kindness toward those who fear him.
Heaven » Names of saints are written in
to the general assembly and assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect,
Nevertheless, don't rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."
Heaven » God's dwelling-place
Listen to the supplication of your servant, and of your people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place. Yes, hear in heaven, your dwelling place; and when you hear, forgive.
Heaven » Saints rewarded in
Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn't fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,
Heaven » Lay up treasure in
Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don't grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn't fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys.
but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves don't break through and steal;
Heaven » God's throne
Thus says Yahweh, "Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: what kind of house will you build to me? and what place shall be my rest?
'heaven is my throne, and the earth a footstool for my feet. What kind of house will you build me?' says the Lord; 'or what is the place of my rest?
Heaven » Flesh and blood cannot inherit
Now I say this, brothers, that flesh and blood can't inherit the Kingdom of God; neither does corruption inherit incorruption.
Heaven » Happiness of, described
They will never be hungry, neither thirsty any more; neither will the sun beat on them, nor any heat; for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne shepherds them, and leads them to springs of waters of life. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » A rest
I heard the voice from heaven saying, "Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.'" "Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them."
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Obedience, the condition of entrance
Blessed are those who do his commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.
Heaven » Immeasurable
Thus says Yahweh: If heaven above can be measured, and the foundations of the earth searched out beneath, then will I also cast off all the seed of Israel for all that they have done, says Yahweh.
Heaven » Is called » The kingdom of Christ and of God
Know this for sure, that no sexually immoral person, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any 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 one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » The glorified Christ entered into
But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, and said, "Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at 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 consume, and where thieves don't break through and steal;
Heaven » Is called » A garner
His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor. He will gather his wheat into the barn, 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
Nevertheless, don't rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are 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 don't know, or whether out of the body, I don't know; God knows), such a one caught up into the third heaven.
how 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 Father's house are many homes. If it weren't so, I would have told you. I am going 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 one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Heaven » Is called » The father's house
In my Father's house are many homes. If it weren't so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.
Heaven » Repentance occasions joy in
I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » The father's house
In my Father's house are many homes. If it weren't so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.
Heaven » The future dwelling place of the righteous » Called a garner
His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor. He will gather his wheat into the barn, 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
Know this for sure, that no sexually immoral person, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and God.
Topics on Heaven
Altars, In Heaven
Revelation 6:9When he opened the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed for the Word of God, and for the testimony of the Lamb which they had.
Animals Going To Heaven
Ecclesiastes 3:21Who knows the spirit of man, whether it goes upward, and the spirit of the animal, whether it goes downward to the earth?"
Animals In Heaven
Revelation 19:11I saw the heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called Faithful and True. In righteousness he judges and makes war.
Babies Going To Heaven
Matthew 19:13-14Then little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
Belonging To Heaven
Ephesians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ;
Benefits Of Heaven
Romans 8:29For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Blissful Vision In Heaven
Revelation 22:4They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.
Christ And Heaven
John 3:12If I told you earthly things and you don't believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?
Creation Of The Physical Heavens
Genesis 1:1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Elders In Heaven
Revelation 4:4Around the throne were twenty-four thrones. On the thrones were twenty-four elders sitting, dressed in white garments, with crowns of gold on their heads.
Falling From Heaven
Mark 13:25the stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.
Fire From Heaven
Exodus 9:23Moses stretched forth his rod toward the heavens, and Yahweh sent thunder, hail, and lightning flashed down to the earth. Yahweh rained hail on the land of Egypt.
God Acts From Heaven
John 1:32John testified, saying, "I have seen the Spirit descending like a dove out of heaven, and it remained on him.
God Speaks From Heaven
Exodus 20:22Yahweh said to Moses, "This is what you shall tell the children of Israel: 'You yourselves have seen that I have talked with you from heaven.
Going To Heaven
Matthew 18:3and said, "Most certainly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Going Up To Heaven
2 Kings 2:1It happened, when Yahweh would take up Elijah by a whirlwind into heaven, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.
Heaven And Angels
Revelation 8:2I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them.
Heaven And Earth
Isaiah 37:16"Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, who is enthroned among the cherubim, you are the God, even you alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth.
Heaven And Serving God
Matthew 6:10Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth.
Heaven Better Than Earth
Isaiah 55:9"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Heaven, Glimpsed By Humans
Mark 1:10Immediately coming up from the water, he saw the heavens parting, and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.
Heaven, God's Habitation
Deuteronomy 26:15Look down from your holy habitation, from heaven, and bless your people Israel, and the ground which you have given us, as you swore to our fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey."
Heaven, God's Throne
Psalm 11:4Yahweh is in his holy temple. Yahweh is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men.
Heaven, Inheritance Of
Matthew 25:34Then the King will tell those on his right hand, 'Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world;
Heaven, Nature Of
Genesis 1:1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Heaven, Worshiping God
Revelation 19:6-7I heard something like the voice of a great multitude, and like the voice of many waters, and like the voice of mighty thunders, saying, "Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns!
Heaven, Redeemed Community
Romans 6:23For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Kingdom Of Heaven
Matthew 18:3and said, "Most certainly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Names For Heaven
Ephesians 5:5Know this for sure, that no sexually immoral person, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and God.
Names Written In Heaven
Luke 10:20Nevertheless, don't rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."
New Heavens And New Earth
Isaiah 65:17"For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former things shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.
Opening Heaven
Revelation 19:11I saw the heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called Faithful and True. In righteousness he judges and makes war.
Parables Of The Kingdom Of Heaven
Mark 4:26-29He said, "The Kingdom of God is as if a man should cast seed on the earth,
Promise Of Heaven
Matthew 24:34-40Most certainly I tell you, this generation will not pass away, until all these things are accomplished.
Taken To Heaven
2 Kings 2:1It happened, when Yahweh would take up Elijah by a whirlwind into heaven, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal.
The Armies Of Heaven
1 Kings 22:19Micaiah said, "Therefore hear the word of Yahweh. I saw Yahweh sitting on his throne, and all the army of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left.
The Temple In Heaven
Acts 17:24The God who made the world and all things in it, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, doesn't dwell in temples made with hands,
What Heaven Will Be Like
Revelation 21:3I heard a loud voice out of heaven saying, "Behold, God's dwelling is with people, and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.
Windows Of Heaven
Genesis 7:11In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, on the seventeenth day of the month, on the same day all the fountains of the great deep were burst open, and the sky's windows were opened.
Worship In Heaven During Tribulation
Revelation 19:4The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying, "Amen! Hallelujah!"