Power Verses
A memorable verse from each book of the Bible — a verse that highlights an important theme or message from that book.
Genesis
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."
— Genesis 1:1
Exodus
"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."
— Exodus 14:14
Leviticus
"Love your neighbor as yourself."
— Leviticus 19:18
Numbers
"The Lord bless you and keep you."
— Numbers 6:24
Deuteronomy
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; the Lord your God will be with you."
— Deuteronomy 31:6
Joshua
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
— Joshua 1:9
Judges
"In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit."
— Judges 21:25
Ruth
"Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God."
— Ruth 1:16
1 Samuel
"The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."
— 1 Samuel 16:7
2 Samuel
"As for God, his way is perfect; the Lord's word is flawless."
— 2 Samuel 22:31
1 Kings
"Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave through his servant Moses."
— 1 Kings 8:56
2 Kings
"Don't be afraid. Those who are with us are more than those who are with them."
— 2 Kings 6:16
1 Chronicles
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever."
— 1 Chronicles 16:34
2 Chronicles
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray... I will forgive their sin and heal their land."
— 2 Chronicles 7:14
Ezra
"Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord."
— Ezra 7:10
Nehemiah
"The joy of the Lord is your strength."
— Nehemiah 8:10
Esther
"And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?"
— Esther 4:14
Job
"I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth."
— Job 19:25
Psalms
"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing."
— Psalm 23:1
Proverbs
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."
— Proverbs 3:5
Ecclesiastes
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
Song of Solomon
"Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away."
— Song of Solomon 8:7
Isaiah
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you."
— Isaiah 41:10
Jeremiah
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
— Jeremiah 29:11
Lamentations
"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning."
— Lamentations 3:22-23
Ezekiel
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you."
— Ezekiel 36:26
Daniel
"He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth."
— Daniel 6:27
Hosea
"I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings."
— Hosea 6:6
Joel
"I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten."
— Joel 2:25
Amos
"But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream."
— Amos 5:24
Obadiah
"The day of the Lord is near for all nations. As you have done, it will be done to you."
— Obadiah 1:15
Jonah
"When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to you."
— Jonah 2:7
Micah
"Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God."
— Micah 6:8
Nahum
"The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him."
— Nahum 1:7
Habakkuk
"The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights."
— Habakkuk 3:19
Zephaniah
"The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; he will quiet you with his love."
— Zephaniah 3:17
Haggai
"Be strong, all you people of the land, and work. For I am with you, declares the Lord."
— Haggai 2:4
Zechariah
"Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty."
— Zechariah 4:6
Malachi
"But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays."
— Malachi 4:2
Matthew
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
— Matthew 11:28
Mark
"With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God."
— Mark 10:27
Luke
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over."
— Luke 6:38
John
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
— John 3:16
Acts
"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses."
— Acts 1:8
Romans
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him."
— Romans 8:28
1 Corinthians
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud."
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
2 Corinthians
"If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here!"
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
Galatians
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then."
— Galatians 5:1
Ephesians
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God."
— Ephesians 2:8
Philippians
"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
— Philippians 4:7
Colossians
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord."
— Colossians 3:23
1 Thessalonians
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up."
— 1 Thessalonians 5:11
2 Thessalonians
"But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one."
— 2 Thessalonians 3:3
1 Timothy
"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example."
— 1 Timothy 4:12
2 Timothy
"For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline."
— 2 Timothy 1:7
Titus
"For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people."
— Titus 2:11
Philemon
"I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ."
— Philemon 1:6
Hebrews
"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."
— Hebrews 11:1
James
"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."
— James 1:5
1 Peter
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
— 1 Peter 5:7
2 Peter
"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
— 2 Peter 3:18
1 John
"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear."
— 1 John 4:18
2 John
"And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands."
— 2 John 1:6
3 John
"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth."
— 3 John 1:4
Jude
"To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault."
— Jude 1:24
Revelation
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain."
— Revelation 21:4