Bible Passages

228 passages of Scripture, each read in full with a plain-English summary of what it means and where to find it. Browse a story, a parable, a teaching, or a psalm.

Bible Stories

The narratives, from Genesis to Acts.

'Lord, I Believe; Help My Unbelief' (Mark 9:21-24) · Mark 9:21-24
Balaam and the Talking Donkey (Numbers 22:21-35) · Numbers 22:21-35
Be Strong and Courageous (Joshua 1:1-9) · Joshua 1:1-9
David and Goliath · 1 Samuel 17:1-51
David and Jonathan's Covenant Friendship (1 Samuel 18:1-4) · 1 Samuel 18:1-4
Elijah and the Prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:16–40) · 1 Kings 18:16-40
Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17:8–24) · 1 Kings 17:8-24
Elijah Fed by Ravens at the Brook · 1 Kings 17:1-6
Elijah Under the Broom Tree (When a Prophet Wanted to Die (1 Kings 19)) · 1 Kings 19:1-18
Exodus 14:13-14, The Lord Will Fight for You · Exodus 14:13-14
Hannah's Prayer for a Child (1 Samuel 1:9-20) · 1 Samuel 1:9-20
Jacob Wrestles with God (Genesis 32:22–32) · Genesis 32:22-32
Jesus Calms the Storm · Mark 4:35-41
Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand · John 6:1-14
Jesus Prays in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46) · Matthew 26:36-46
Jesus Raises Jairus' Daughter · Mark 5:21-43
Jesus Restores Peter (John 21:15-19) · John 21:15-19
Jesus Turns Water Into Wine · John 2:1-11
Jesus Walks on Water · Matthew 14:22-33
Jesus Wept ("I Am the Resurrection and the Life" (John 11:17-44)) · John 11:17-44
Jonah and the Whale (Jonah 1-2) · Jonah 1:1-2:10
Joseph Forgives His Brothers (Genesis 50:15–21) · Genesis 50:15-21
Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42) · Luke 10:38-42
Moses and the Burning Bush (Exodus 3:1–15) · Exodus 3:1-15
Nebuchadnezzar's Madness (Daniel 4:28–37) · Daniel 4:28-37
Paul and Silas in Prison · Acts 16:16-34
Paul's Conversion on the Road to Damascus · Acts 9:1-19
Peter Denies Jesus Three Times (Luke 22:54-62) · Luke 22:54-62
Ruth Meets Boaz (Ruth 2:1-12) · Ruth 2:1-12
Ruth's Vow: Where You Go I Will Go (Ruth 1:16-17) · Ruth 1:16-17
The Birth of Jesus · Luke 2:1-20
The Call of Abraham · Genesis 12:1-4
The Call of Samuel · 1 Samuel 3:1-10
The Creation Story (Genesis 1:1–2:3) · Genesis 1:1-2:3
The Crucifixion of Jesus · Luke 23:32-49
The Day of Pentecost · Acts 2:1-13
The Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3) · Daniel 3:1-30
The Golden Calf (Exodus 32:1-20) · Exodus 32:1-20
The Last Supper · Luke 22:14-23
The Lord Will Provide (Jehovah Jireh) · Genesis 22:8-14
The New Jerusalem & Streets of Gold (Revelation 21:10-27) · Revelation 21:10-27
The Parable of the Good Samaritan · Luke 10:25-37
The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1-7) · Luke 15:1-7
The Parable of the Prodigal Son · Luke 15:11-32
The Parable of the Rich Fool · Luke 12:16-21
The Raising of Lazarus · John 11:1-44
The Resurrection of Jesus · Matthew 28:1-10
The Rich Young Ruler · Mark 10:17-27
The Story of Abraham and Isaac (Genesis 22:1–19) · Genesis 22:1-19
The Story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden · Genesis 2:4-3:24
The Story of Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1–16) · Genesis 4:1-16
The Story of Daniel in the Lions' Den (Daniel 6) · Daniel 6:1-28
The Story of David and Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11) · 2 Samuel 11:1-27
The Story of Doubting Thomas (John 20:24-29) · John 20:24-29
The Story of Esther (Esther 4) · Esther 4:1-17
The Story of Gideon and the 300 (Judges 6–7) · Judges 6:11-7:25
The Story of Jacob and Esau (Genesis 27:1–40) · Genesis 27:1-40
The Story of Jacob's Ladder (Genesis 28:10–22) · Genesis 28:10-22
The Story of Job ("The Lord Gave and the Lord Has Taken Away" (Job 1:13-22)) · Job 1:13-22
The Story of Joseph and His Brothers (Genesis 37) · Genesis 37:1-36
The Story of Naomi and Ruth (Loss, Bitterness, and Unbreakable Loyalty (Ruth 1)) · Ruth 1:1-22
The Story of Noah's Ark and the Flood · Genesis 6:9-9:17
The Story of Samson and Delilah (Judges 16) · Judges 16:1-31
The Story of Solomon's Wisdom (1 Kings 3) · 1 Kings 3:5-28
The Story of the Red Sea Crossing (Exodus 14) · Exodus 14:1-31
The Story of the Ten Plagues of Egypt · Exodus 7:14-12:30
The Story of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1–9) · Genesis 11:1-9
The Story of the Walls of Jericho (Joshua 6) · Joshua 6:1-27
The Temptation of Jesus · Matthew 4:1-11
The Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17:1-9) · Matthew 17:1-9
The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11) · Matthew 21:1-11
The Two Shall Become One Flesh (Genesis 2:18-24) · Genesis 2:18-24
The Valley of Dry Bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14) · Ezekiel 37:1-14
The Widow's Oil Multiplied · 2 Kings 4:1-7
The Wise Men Visit the Newborn King · Matthew 2:1-12
The Woman at the Well · John 4:4-30
The Woman Caught in Adultery (John 8:1-11) · John 8:1-11
You Must Be Born Again (John 3:1-8) · John 3:1-8
Zacchaeus Meets Jesus · Luke 19:1-10

Parables of Jesus

The stories Jesus told, and what they mean.

The Parable of the Persistent Widow and the Unjust Judge · Luke 18:1-8
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant · Matthew 18:21-35
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders · Matthew 7:24-27

Teachings

Passages that teach, explain, and instruct.

'Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God' (Psalm 51:1-12) · Psalms 51:1-12
'Everything Is Meaningless' (Ecclesiastes 1:1-11) · Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
'His Mercies Are New Every Morning' (Lamentations 3:22-26) · Lamentations 3:22-26
'If We Confess Our Sins' (1 John 1:8-10) · 1 John 1:8-10
'My Grace Is Sufficient' (2 Corinthians 12:7-10) · 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
'To Live Is Christ and to Die Is Gain' (Philippians 1:20-24) · Philippians 1:20-24
"Come to Me, All You Who Are Weary and Burdened" (Matthew 11:28-30) · Matthew 11:28-30
"Do Not Be Anxious About Anything" (The Peace of God (Philippians 4:4-9)) · Philippians 4:4-9
"In All Things God Works for the Good" (Nothing Can Separate Us (Romans 8:28-39)) · Romans 8:28-39
A New Command: Love One Another (John 13:34-35) · John 13:34-35
A New Heaven and a New Earth (Revelation 21:1-7) · Revelation 21:1-7
Abide in Me: The Vine and the Branches · John 15:1-11
Absent From the Body, Present With the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:1-8) · 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
As Far As the East Is From the West (Psalm 103:8-12) · Psalms 103:8-12
As for Me and My House (Joshua 24:14-15) · Joshua 24:14-15
Ask, Seek, Knock (Matthew 7:7-12) · Matthew 7:7-12
Be Still and Know That I Am God (Psalm 46) · Psalms 46:1-11
Bible Verses About Overthinking (2 Corinthians 10:3-5) · 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Bring the Whole Tithe Into the Storehouse · Malachi 3:8-10
Called According to His Purpose · Romans 8:28-30
Cast All Your Anxiety on Him (1 Peter 5:6-7) · 1 Peter 5:6-7
Children Are a Gift From God (Psalm 127:3-5) · Psalms 127:3-5
Children Obey, Fathers Don't Provoke (Ephesians 6:1-4) · Ephesians 6:1-4
Clothe Yourselves With Love (Colossians 3:12-14) · Colossians 3:12-14
Do Not Be Yoked With Unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:14-16) · 2 Corinthians 6:14-16
Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled (John 14:1-4) · John 14:1-4
Do Not Worry · Matthew 6:25-34
Draw Near to God and He Will Draw Near to You (James 4:7-10) · James 4:7-10
Eternal Life: 'For God So Loved the World' (John 3:16-21) · John 3:16-21
Faith (Hebrews 11) · Hebrews 11:1-6
Faith Without Works Is Dead (James 2:14-26) · James 2:14-26
Fear Not, For I Am With You (Isaiah 41:10-13) · Isaiah 41:10-13
For God So Loved the World (John 3:16-21) · John 3:16-21
Forgive Seventy-Seven Times (Matthew 18:21-35) · Matthew 18:21-35
God Has Not Given Us a Spirit of Fear (2 Timothy 1:6-7) · 2 Timothy 1:6-7
God Is Love (1 John 4:7-16) · 1 John 4:7-16
God Loves a Cheerful Giver · 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Greater Love Has No One Than This (John 15:12-15) · John 15:12-15
Grieve With Hope, Not Like Those Without It (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
How to Be Saved (Romans 10:9-13) · Romans 10:9-13
How to Overcome Temptation (James 1:12-15) · James 1:12-15
I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life · John 14:5-11
Impress Them on Your Children (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) · Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Instructions for Husbands and Wives (Ephesians 5:22-33) · Ephesians 5:22-33
Jesus Was Tempted As We Are (Hebrews 4:14-16) · Hebrews 4:14-16
Joy in Suffering & Perseverance in Trials (James 1:2-12) · James 1:2-12
Living Together in Unity (Psalm 133:1-3) · Psalms 133:1-3
No One Knows the Day or Hour (Matthew 24:36-44) · Matthew 24:36-44
Nothing Can Separate Us From the Love of God · Romans 8:31-39
Peace I Leave With You (John 14:25-27) · John 14:25-27
Psalm 91, He Who Dwells in the Shelter of the Most High · Psalms 91:1-16
Return to the Lord With All Your Heart (Joel 2:12-13) · Joel 2:12-13
Romans 8:18, Our Present Sufferings and the Glory to Come · Romans 8:18-25
Salt of the Earth, Light of the World (Matthew 5:13-16) · Matthew 5:13-16
Saved by Grace Through Faith (Ephesians 2:8-10) · Ephesians 2:8-10
Seek the Lord While He May Be Found (Isaiah 55:6-7) · Isaiah 55:6-7
Set Me as a Seal on Your Heart (Song of Solomon 8:6-7) · Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Signs of the End Times (Matthew 24:3-14) · Matthew 24:3-14
Suffering for Christ (1 Peter 4:12-19) · 1 Peter 4:12-19
Take Heart, I Have Overcome the World (John 16:32-33) · John 16:32-33
Test and Approve God's Good and Perfect Will · Romans 12:1-2
The Beatitudes · Matthew 5:3-12
The Fruit of the Spirit · Galatians 5:22-23
The Full Armor of God · Ephesians 6:10-18
The God of All Comfort (Scripture for Someone Grieving (2 Corinthians 1:3-7)) · 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
The Great Commission · Matthew 28:16-20
The Great White Throne Judgment (Revelation 20:11-15) · Revelation 20:11-15
The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor (Matthew 22:37-40) · Matthew 22:37-40
The Lord Bless You and Keep You (The Aaronic Blessing) · Numbers 6:22-27
The Lord's Prayer · Matthew 6:9-13
The Love Chapter (1 Corinthians 13) · 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
The Narrow Gate and the Wide Gate · Matthew 7:13-14
The One Unwilling to Work Shall Not Eat · 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
The Parable of the Good Shepherd · John 10:1-18
The Parable of the Mustard Seed · Matthew 13:31-33
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector · Luke 18:9-14
The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus · Luke 16:19-31
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats · Matthew 25:31-46
The Parable of the Sower · Matthew 13:1-23
The Parable of the Talents · Matthew 25:14-30
The Parable of the Ten Virgins · Matthew 25:1-13
The Parable of the Wedding Banquet · Matthew 22:1-14
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares · Matthew 13:24-30
The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard · Matthew 20:1-16
The Proverbs 31 Woman (Proverbs 31:10-31) · Proverbs 31:10-31
The Purpose of Trials and Pain · James 1:2-4
The Resurrection of the Dead (1 Corinthians 15:50-58) · 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) · Matthew 5:1-7:29
The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) · Exodus 20:1-17
There Is No Condemnation in Christ (Romans 8:1-4) · Romans 8:1-4
Trust in the Lord With All Your Heart (Proverbs 3:5-6) · Proverbs 3:5-6
Two Are Better Than One: A Cord of Three Strands (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12) · Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Undivided Devotion in Singleness (1 Corinthians 7:32-35) · 1 Corinthians 7:32-35
We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight · 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
What Does the Bible Say About Money? · 1 Timothy 6:6-10
What the Bible Says About Backsliding (Hosea 14:1-4) · Hosea 14:1-4
When You Pass Through the Waters (Isaiah 43:1-3) · Isaiah 43:1-3
Why Does God Allow Suffering? (Romans 8:18-28) · Romans 8:18-28
Working Hard and the Warning Against Laziness · Proverbs 6:6-11
You Keep Him in Perfect Peace (Isaiah 26:3-4) · Isaiah 26:3-4
Your Children Like Olive Shoots (Psalm 128:1-6) · Psalms 128:1-6

Psalms

Prayers and songs for every season.

Bible Verses About Gratitude · Psalms 100:1-5
Bible Verses for Sleep · Psalms 4:6-8
Psalm 139: Search Me, O God · Psalms 139:1-24

What the Bible Says About…

Scripture gathered around a theme.

"He Will Wipe Away Every Tear" (No More Death or Mourning (Revelation 21:1-4)) · Revelation 21:1-4
"The Lord Is Close to the Brokenhearted" (Psalm 34:17-19) · Psalms 34:17-19
"Those Who Hope in the Lord Will Renew Their Strength" (Isaiah 40:28-31) · Isaiah 40:28-31
"Though My Father and Mother Forsake Me, the Lord Will Receive Me" (Psalm 27:7-14) · Psalms 27:7-14
"Weeping May Stay for the Night, but Joy Comes in the Morning" (Psalm 30) · Psalms 30:4-12
2 Corinthians 1:3-5, The God of All Comfort · 2 Corinthians 1:3-5
2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Do Not Lose Heart · 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
A Love Like a Mother's (and Greater (Isaiah 49:15-16)) · Isaiah 49:15-16
A Time for Everything · Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Be Still and Wait Patiently for the Lord · Psalms 37:3-7
Be Strong and Courageous in Your New Season · Joshua 1:6-9
Bible Verses About Anger · Ephesians 4:26-32
Bible Verses About Depression: "Why, My Soul, Are You Downcast?" (Psalm 42) · Psalms 42:1-11
Bible Verses About Forgiving Yourself · Micah 7:18-19
Bible Verses About Identity in Christ · 1 Peter 2:9-10
Bible Verses About Marriage · Mark 10:6-9
Bible Verses About Strength · Psalms 73:23-26
Bible Verses for a Broken Heart ("Beauty for Ashes" (Isaiah 61:1-3)) · Isaiah 61:1-3
Bible Verses for Hopelessness ("His Mercies Are New Every Morning" (Lamentations 3:19-26)) · Lamentations 3:19-26
Bible Verses for Loneliness ("He Will Never Leave You nor Forsake You" (Deuteronomy 31)) · Deuteronomy 31:6-8
Called to a Holy Life · 2 Timothy 1:7-9
Commit Your Plans and He Will Guide You · Proverbs 16:3-9
Feeling Far From God? Read Psalm 139:7-12 · Psalms 139:7-12
For I Know the Plans I Have for You · Jeremiah 29:11-13
God Is Our Refuge and Strength (Psalm 46:1-3) · Psalms 46:1-3
God Provides a Way Out of Temptation (1 Corinthians 10:12-13) · 1 Corinthians 10:12-13
God's Mercy and Grace (Ephesians 2:4-9) · Ephesians 2:4-9
Isaiah 43:18-19, Behold, I Am Doing a New Thing · Isaiah 43:18-19
Isaiah 53:3-5, By His Wounds We Are Healed · Isaiah 53:3-5
Psalm 121, I Lift My Eyes to the Hills · Psalms 121:1-8
Psalm 147, He Heals the Brokenhearted · Psalms 147:1-6
Psalm 23, The Lord is My Shepherd · Psalms 23:1-6
Psalm 91, God's Shelter and Protection · Psalms 91:1-11
Revelation 21:1-5, He Will Wipe Every Tear · Revelation 21:1-5
The Lord Is My Light, Whom Shall I Fear? (Psalm 27:1-5) · Psalms 27:1-5
The Secret of Being Content · Philippians 4:11-13
What the Bible Says About Doubt (James 1:5-8) · James 1:5-8
What the Bible Says About Guilt (Psalm 32:1-5) · Psalms 32:1-5
What the Bible Says About Repentance (Acts 3:19-20) · Acts 3:19-20
What the Bible Says About Shame (Psalm 34:4-8) · Psalms 34:4-8
Whatever You Do, Work for the Lord · Colossians 3:23-24
When I Am Afraid, I Will Trust in You (Psalm 56:3-4) · Psalms 56:3-4

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Teachings

Psalms

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