Bible Verses by Topic — Faith, Hope, Love, Comfort, Wisdom (KJV)

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Verses on Faith

These verses are not about a big feeling; they are about steady trust that grows with use.

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

— Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

— 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)
“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

— Romans 10:17 (KJV)
“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

— Hebrews 11:6 (KJV)
“Have faith in God.”

— Mark 11:22 (KJV)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.”

— Ephesians 2:8 (KJV)
“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.”

— Ephesians 6:16 (KJV)
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”

— 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)
“Being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.”

— Romans 4:21 (KJV)
“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”

— Mark 9:23 (KJV)
“And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.”

— Mark 9:24 (KJV)
“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”

— 1 John 5:4 (KJV)

Verses on Hope

Hope in Scripture is patient. It waits, and it steadies us while it waits.

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”

— Romans 15:13 (KJV)
“Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast.”

— Hebrews 6:19 (KJV)
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.”

— Psalm 42:11 (KJV)
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”

— 1 Peter 1:3 (KJV)
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

— Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)
“And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.”

— Psalm 39:7 (KJV)
“For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.”

— Psalm 71:5 (KJV)
“For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?”

— Romans 8:24 (KJV)
“Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.”

— 1 Peter 3:15 (KJV)
“Whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”

— Romans 15:4 (KJV)
“It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.”

— Lamentations 3:26 (KJV)
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope.”

— Romans 5:3–4 (KJV)

Verses on Love

The love Scripture describes is not sentiment; it is a way of treating people, day by day.

“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”

— 1 John 4:7 (KJV)
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”

— John 13:34 (KJV)
“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”

— 1 Corinthians 13:13 (KJV)
“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”

— 1 Peter 4:8 (KJV)
“We love him, because he first loved us.”

— 1 John 4:19 (KJV)
“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.”

— John 3:16 (KJV)
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

— John 15:13 (KJV)
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

— Romans 5:8 (KJV)
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up.”

— 1 Corinthians 13:4 (KJV)
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God.”

— Romans 8:38–39 (KJV)
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God.”

— 1 John 3:1 (KJV)
“Let all your things be done with charity.”

— 1 Corinthians 16:14 (KJV)

Verses on Forgiveness

Forgiveness is one of the most freeing gifts Scripture offers — both to receive and to give.

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

— 1 John 1:9 (KJV)
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”

— Ephesians 4:32 (KJV)
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”

— Matthew 6:14 (KJV)
“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.”

— Matthew 18:21–22 (KJV)
“As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”

— Psalm 103:12 (KJV)
“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”

— Isaiah 1:18 (KJV)
“For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.”

— Psalm 86:5 (KJV)
“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.”

— Ephesians 1:7 (KJV)
“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”

— Colossians 3:13 (KJV)
“Then Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”

— Luke 23:34 (KJV)
“Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.”

— Psalm 103:3 (KJV)

Verses on Wisdom

Biblical wisdom is practical: less about clever ideas, more about how to live gently and well.

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”

— Proverbs 9:10 (KJV)
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”

— James 1:5 (KJV)
“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”

— Proverbs 18:15 (KJV)
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”

— Proverbs 15:1 (KJV)
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”

— Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)
“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”

— Proverbs 2:6 (KJV)
“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.”

— Proverbs 13:20 (KJV)
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”

— James 3:17 (KJV)
“Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.”

— Proverbs 14:1 (KJV)
“A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.”

— Proverbs 15:20 (KJV)
“Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.”

— Proverbs 4:5 (KJV)
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”

— Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)

Verses on Prayer

Prayer is simply talking with God. These verses invite you to keep it honest and ordinary.

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”

— Philippians 4:6 (KJV)
“Pray without ceasing.”

— 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV)
“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”

— James 5:16 (KJV)
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”

— Matthew 7:7 (KJV)
“And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”

— John 14:13 (KJV)
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.”

— James 4:8 (KJV)
“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving.”

— Colossians 4:2 (KJV)
“Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.”

— Psalm 55:17 (KJV)
“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.”

— 1 John 5:14 (KJV)
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”

— Hebrews 4:16 (KJV)
“I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.”

— Psalm 116:1 (KJV)
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”

— 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)

Verses on Salvation

These verses point to the heart of the Christian message: rescue and life offered as a gift.

“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.”

— John 3:16 (KJV)
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

— John 14:6 (KJV)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.”

— Ephesians 2:8–9 (KJV)
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”

— Romans 10:9 (KJV)
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”

— Acts 4:12 (KJV)
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”

— Romans 3:23 (KJV)
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

— Romans 6:23 (KJV)
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

— Romans 5:8 (KJV)
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

— Romans 10:13 (KJV)
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”

— Revelation 3:20 (KJV)
“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life.”

— John 3:36 (KJV)
“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”

— John 17:3 (KJV)

Verses on Strength

The strength described here is less about muscle and more about steadfastness — the ability to stay.

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped.”

— Psalm 28:7 (KJV)
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

— Psalm 46:1 (KJV)
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”

— Joshua 1:9 (KJV)
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

— Philippians 4:13 (KJV)
“The joy of the LORD is your strength.”

— Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV)
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”

— Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

— Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust.”

— Psalm 18:2 (KJV)
“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”

— Psalm 27:14 (KJV)
“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”

— Psalm 73:26 (KJV)
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”

— Proverbs 18:10 (KJV)
“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”

— 1 Corinthians 16:13 (KJV)

Verses on Peace

Scripture speaks of a peace that steadies the heart even when circumstances refuse to.

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

— John 14:27 (KJV)
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”

— Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

— Philippians 4:7 (KJV)
“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”

— Psalm 119:165 (KJV)
“For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”

— Romans 8:6 (KJV)
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”

— Matthew 5:9 (KJV)
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”

— Romans 12:18 (KJV)
“For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.”

— 1 Corinthians 14:33 (KJV)
“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.”

— Hebrews 12:14 (KJV)
“Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.”

— Romans 15:33 (KJV)
“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”

— Psalm 4:8 (KJV)
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

— John 16:33 (KJV)

Verses on Encouragement

A gathered set of verses to keep close on the days when the day itself feels a little too heavy.

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

— 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

— Psalm 118:24 (KJV)
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

— Romans 8:28 (KJV)
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

— Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”

— Psalm 30:5 (KJV)
“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”

— Psalm 34:18 (KJV)
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

— Galatians 6:9 (KJV)
“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”

— 2 Corinthians 4:17 (KJV)
“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”

— Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV)
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

— Philippians 1:6 (KJV)
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”

— Psalm 37:4 (KJV)
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”

— Psalm 56:3 (KJV)

Verses on Comfort

These verses do not deny pain; they sit with us in it and quietly point to the Comforter.

“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble.”

— 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (KJV)
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”

— Psalm 23:4 (KJV)
“As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”

— Isaiah 66:13 (KJV)
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”

— Psalm 147:3 (KJV)
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

— Revelation 21:4 (KJV)
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”

— Matthew 5:4 (KJV)
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”

— Psalm 55:22 (KJV)
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God.”

— Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
“Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.”

— 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (KJV)
“For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.”

— Psalm 26:3 (KJV)

Verses on Gratitude

Gratitude is a habit that shapes a person over time. These verses model it gently.

“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”

— Psalm 107:1 (KJV)
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

— 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV)
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights.”

— James 1:17 (KJV)
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”

— Psalm 100:4 (KJV)
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

— Ephesians 5:20 (KJV)
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”

— Psalm 103:2 (KJV)
“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”

— Colossians 3:17 (KJV)
“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”

— Philippians 4:4 (KJV)
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

— Psalm 118:24 (KJV)
“I will praise thee, O LORD my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.”

— Psalm 86:12 (KJV)

Verses on Christian Living

These are quiet reminders that faith is worked out in the ordinary hours of an ordinary day.

“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”

— Colossians 3:23 (KJV)
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

— Matthew 5:16 (KJV)
“Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another.”

— Ephesians 4:32 (KJV)
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”

— Micah 6:8 (KJV)
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

— Matthew 6:33 (KJV)
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”

— Philippians 4:8 (KJV)
“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”

— Galatians 6:2 (KJV)
“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying.”

— Ephesians 4:29 (KJV)
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”

— Romans 12:1 (KJV)
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”

— James 1:19 (KJV)

A word on reading verses well

Individual verses are wonderful for comfort, memory, and daily meditation — but they also live inside longer chapters and books. When a verse resonates with you, consider reading the paragraphs before and after it. You will often find that the verse means even more than a first reading suggested.

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