Bible Verses About
Life
Verses on the gift and meaning of life — abundant now and eternal to come.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
“And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.”
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”
“He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.”
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about life?
Scripture speaks to life in passages such as John 3:16, John 14:6, Colossians 3:23. For example, John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
What is a well-known Bible verse about life?
John 3:16 — “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
What is a short Bible verse about life?
Colossians 3:23 — “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”