Bible Verses About Life
These verses cover where life comes from, how short it is and what makes it worth living. They begin in Genesis and end in the promises of Jesus. Read them when you are asking what your days are for.
11 scriptures in modern King James wording
Genesis 2:7KJV
“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”
John 10:10KJV
“The thief comes not, but in order to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
John 11:25KJV
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”
John 14:6KJV
“Jesus says unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me.”
Psalms 118:24KJV
“This is the day which the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 90:12KJV
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
Psalms 139:14KJV
“I will praise you; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are your works; and that my soul knows right well.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1KJV
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”
Proverbs 4:23KJV
“Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”
Matthew 6:33KJV
“But seek all of you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Romans 12:2KJV
“And be not conformed to this world: but be all of you transformed by the renewing of your mind, that all of you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Common questions
What does the Bible say about the meaning of life?
Ecclesiastes 12:13 concludes that fearing God and keeping his commandments is the whole duty of man, and in John 10:10 Jesus says he came so that people might have life in full. Matthew 6:33 points to seeking God's kingdom first.
Which Bible verse says life is a gift?
Genesis 2:7 describes God forming man and breathing the breath of life into him, and Psalm 139:14 says you are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 118:24 invites you to rejoice in each day the LORD has made.
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