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Short Bible Verses - Inspiration & Encouragement

The Bible, a sacred treasure includes many short verses that promote inspiration and encouragement. These verses are great for memorization and can work in extraordinary ways to transform the lives of those seeking God.

Short Bible Verses lend themselves to sharing the Word of God on Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)

Introduce the following scriptures to your children and see how fast they memorize and learn a life without sin.

• For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her. Ephesians 5:25
• Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Genesis 2:24
• Do everything in love. Corinthians 16:14
• And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 1 John 4:16
• And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13
• Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2
• Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8
• Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. Proverbs 10:12
• Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8
• Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9
• Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. Ephesians 5:25
• Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10
• I have found the one whom my soul loves. Song of Solomon 3:4
• Love yesterday, today and forever. Jeremiah 31:3
• Through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13
• Above all things have intense and unfailing love for one another. Romans 12:10
• So she became his wife, and he loved her. Genesis 24:64
• Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 3:3
• No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. 1 John 4:12
• Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10
• Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8
• I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine. Song of Solomon 8:3
• Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11
• And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister. 1 John 4:21
• We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19
• Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. Proverbs 10:12
• Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Romans 12:9
   

• Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Colossians 3:19
• My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching. Proverbs 6:20
• I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
• Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. Mark 10:9
• However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. Ephesians 5:33
• Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children. Proverbs 17:6
• My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed. Proverbs 23:15
• She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. Proverbs 31:25
• Honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 19:19
• Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children. Proverbs 17:6
• My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed. Proverbs 23:15
• This is the written account of Adam’s family line. When God created mankind, he made them in the likeness of God. Genesis 5:1
• The LORD then said to Noah, Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation. Genesis 7:1
• But if your servant says to you, “I do not want to leave you,” because he loves you and your family and is well off with you, Deuteronomy 15:16
• Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
• Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table. Psalm 128:3
• Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. Galatians 6:10
• He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. 1 Timothy 3:4
• He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, 1 Timothy 3:4
• As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem. Isaiah 66:13
• For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, Ephesians 3:14
• A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance as one of the family. Proverbs 17:2
• He answered, ‘Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family, Luke 16:27
• For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” Psalm 122:8
• Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4
• But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God. 1 Corinthians 11:3
   

• Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
• Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak nor his strength gone. Deuteronomy 34:7
• Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! 1 Chronicles 16:11
• An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. Luke 22:43
• For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7
• Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
• Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the first sign of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. Genesis 49:3
• Now may the Lord’s strength be displayed, just as you have declared: Numbers 14:17
• You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me. Deuteronomy 8:17
• The bolts of your gates will be iron and bronze, and your strength will equal your days. Deuteronomy 33:25
• In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength. Isaiah 30:15
• 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
• I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:8
• My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9
• He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Isaiah 40:29
• I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
• God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
• The LORD is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. Psalm 118:14
• For the Lord your God is he who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory. Deuteronomy 20:4
• He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Isaiah 40:29
• Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord! Psalm 31:24
• May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace! Psalm 29:11
• For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7
• He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29
• For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7
• Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. 1 Chronicles 16:11
• Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10
• The bows of the warriors are broken, but those who stumbled are armed with strength. 1 Samuel 2:4
• I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4
• Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
• But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3
• It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. 2 Samuel 22:33
• Again the one who looked like a man touched me and gave me strength. Daniel 10:18
• An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. Luke 22:43
• So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers. Acts 16:5
• I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
   

• That your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. 1 Corinthians
• For nothing will be impossible with God. Luke 1:37
• For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7
• You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. James 2:24
• I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
• Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1
• So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17
• I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
• I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins. John 8:24
• Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46:10
• And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes. Mark 9:23
• For we live by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7
• The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith! Luke 17:5
• Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. John 5:5
• Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God? John 11:40
• I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. Psalm 119:30
• Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters. Romans 14:1
• Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt? Matthew 14:31
• Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
• For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4
• 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
• For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope. Galatians 5:5
• “See, the enemy is puffed up; his desires are not upright— but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness. Habakkuk 2:4
• Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:3
• You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Isaiah 26:3
• Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding Proverbs 3:5
• In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:6
• Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24
• Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:3
• If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. Matthew 21:22
   

• As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17
• A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24
• Greater Love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
• As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17
• Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” Corinthians 15:33
• Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20
• On behalf of a man he pleads with God as one pleads for a friend. Job 16:21
• Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31
• Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24
• Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20
• Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: Ecclesiastes 4:9
• You are my friends if you do what I command. John 15:14
• My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God; Job 16:20
• Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel. Proverbs 27:9
• Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! Psalms 133:1
• Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
• A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. Proverbs 16:28
• A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17
• Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty. Job 6:14
• Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
   

• For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
• Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4
• Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6
• I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
• In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1
• Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
• In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:6
• For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Eph 2:8
• But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:22
• One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. Acts 18:9
• But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8
• Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4
• And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
   

• Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Luke 6:37
• For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14
• So watch yourselves. If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Luke 17:3
• Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32
• Then he adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.” Hebrews 10:17
• The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him; Daniel 9:9
• As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12
• But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15
• This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:28
• Now forgive my sin once more and pray to the LORD your God to take this deadly plague away from me.” Exodus 10:17
• In accordance with your great love, forgive the sin of these people, just as you have pardoned them from the time they left Egypt until now. Numbers 14:19
• Now I beg you, forgive my sin and come back with me, so that I may worship the LORD. 1 Samuel 15:25
• But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults. Psalm 19:12
• And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Matthew 6:12
• But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15
• This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35
• Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation. Luke 11:4
• Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them. Luke 17:4
• Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. 2 Corinthians 2:7
• For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more. Hebrews 8:12
• If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
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Why memorize short Bible Verses?

Memorizing short Bible verses is fun, easy to do and offers many benefits. Here are 9 benefits for Memorizing Short Bible Verseus:

1) Bible verses calm the mind

In today’s frantic world, it is easy to get caught up in the rat race, keeping up with the neighbors, striving to reach financial goals, the next promotion or buy a bigger home. It is important to take time out and calm your mind. Think about a beautiful Bible verse that you have memorized and things fall into place - you get a clearer perspective of the world and your part in it.

2) Bible verses help in times of sorrow

We all face deep sorrow at some time in our lives. It may be the passing of a parent, a loved one or a child. It could be the end of a love, a separation or having to leave one’s home. In times of sorrow, being able to recall verses from the Bible will give strength and courage. The Bible is filled with quotes on how to deal with sorrow, choose a few and keep them in your mind for times of need.

It’s a great way to introduce children to God’s word

Children have eager minds that are ready to absorb anything new. Let them soak up pure and wonderful thoughts when they memorize Bible verses. Children will be faced with many situations in their young lives and you may not always be there to guide them. Having a Bible verse to call upon will enable them to deal with these challenges knowing that God is with them.

We can never protect our children from facing hurt, sorrow or difficult circumstances. By instilling simple verses in their minds, you will know that they can draw on comfort and strength. These verses will allow them to make the right choices, knowing that they have God close by.

3) Thank the Lord in times of joy

Life is not always about trials and sadness. A marriage, the birth of a baby, a new home or a great fulfilling job brings immense joy. Joy can be found in simple things too – a walk on a beach, a fabulous meal shared with friends and family, building puzzles with your kids on a Winter’s night in front of a fire.

When your heart is filled with joy, don’t forget God who made all this possible. Having access to a Bible verse on joy will enable you to thank God for these joyous occasions and for more to come.

4) Offer inspiration and strength to a person in need

When a loved one, a friend or colleague is struggling with a life problem, is unmotivated, depressed or has lost their passion for life, it can be difficult to say the right things. This is especially true if you are a person who struggles with words. Having memorized a few Bible verses on inspiration and strength will offer a huge amount of comfort to people in need.

These verses can motivate, bring a sense of joy or a reason to continue. It may simply allow them to see their problem in a new way, which is often the first step towards a solution.

5) Offer insight to people who do not believe

The Bible tells us that we must share God’s word with all, especially non-believers. If you find yourself in a situation where people are questioning God, you will gain strength by being able to quote a short verse that may change their minds or offer them new ideas to consider.

6) Keep your life pure and free from temptation

Temptations face us and challenge us at some stage in our lives in many different ways. No matter how big or small, they may sometimes be difficult to resist. Drawing on the word of God, by remembering a simple verse, can help you to stay away from wrong, gain the strength you need and do what is right.

7) Keep your mind wise and active at any age

Learning new things keeps your mind active and alert at any age! Memorizing is one of the best ways to strengthen your mind and your memory. Why not memorize Bible verses that are not only beautiful but will bring you joy, hope and courage? Try to memorize one a week and soon your mind will be filled with wonderful quotes that you can draw on in any situation.

8) Deal with times of doubt

At some time even the most devout believer will have doubts – it is human and normal. At this time, it is easy to get depressed and question all that you have learned. Being able to draw on short Bible verses will help to deal with doubt and rekindle your belief and your faith.

9) Strengthen your relationship with God at any time and any place

Keeping God’s word in your mind at all times is easy and fulfilling when you have a source of Bible quotes to draw on. You don’t need to go to a Church or a special place of worship. You will hear God’s voice in your mind and heart when you recite or think about these verses. It is a great way to strengthen your relationship with God, no matter where you are.

To help you along this path of memorizing Bible verses, we have chosen a selection of meaningful short verses from the Bible. We have grouped them into categories to make it easier for you to find what you need at a moment’s notice. Whether you want to celebrate love, gain courage, offer inspiration, strengthen your Faith in times of doubt or discuss the Bible with a non-believer, there is a verse for all occasions.

Reading the Bible from start to end can be a daunting task and not one that many people will claim to have done. However, we all know that the Bible offers a wonderful source of inspirational messages, words of wisdom, joy and comfort.

How does one find these messages and reap the benefits of these beautiful sayings? How does one choose from amongst the thousands of verses in the Old and New Testaments?

Below, we have gathered together a selection of Bible verses for you to read and enjoy. They offer words of wisdom, allowing you to deal with any situation that life brings.

Why not take it one step further and try to memorize some of the verses? It can be a challenge that you take on personally or a wonderful activity that you share with a loved one, family members, children or with a group of friends.

What is the Shortest Bible Verse?

“Rejoice Always” contains two word and has 14 characters and “Jesus Wept” is two words but only has 10 characters. So technically speaking “Jesus Wept” is the shortest Bible Verse.

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Short Poem About The Benefit of Bible Verses

The Best of All Blessed Bible, sacred treasure, Precious book, of all the best, There is comfort never failing, And a calm abiding rest. Read with reverence, and commit it, Verse by verse, and day by day; ’Tis the word that God has spoken, And it cannot pass away. — Fanny Crosby

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Do People Believe in God?

According to a Pew Research Study - “Nine-in-ten Americans believe in a higher power, but Only a slim majority (56%) believe in God as described in the Bible”

 
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What does the Bible say about tattoos?

Many Christians have Short Bible Verses tattooed on their body. They do this to express their Glory of God. However, Leviticus 19:28 clearly states “You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you.”
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