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Bible Verses About Life

Life raises questions every generation asks. Why are we here? How should we spend the time we have? What happens when it ends? The Bible answers with remarkable honesty. Ecclesiastes admits that life can feel like chasing the wind, and Psalms asks God to teach us to number our days. James calls life a vapour that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. Yet the same Scriptures insist that every life matters to God, that he knew us before we were born, and that Jesus came so we might have life more abundantly. These Bible verses about life cover its seasons, its purpose and its brevity, and the wisdom needed to live it well. They also look beyond this life to the promise of eternal life. Read them when you face a big decision, start a new chapter, or simply want to remember what matters most.

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.

John 10:10 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

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

John 11:25 KJV

And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

John 11:26 KJV

I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Psalm 16:11 KJV

LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.

Psalm 39:4 KJV

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

Psalm 90:12 KJV

This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalm 118:24 KJV

Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.

Psalm 139:16 KJV

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:

Proverbs 3:1 KJV

For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

Proverbs 3:2 KJV

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

Proverbs 4:23 KJV

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Proverbs 16:9 KJV

There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Proverbs 19:21 KJV

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV

He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 KJV

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 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

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

Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

Matthew 6:25 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

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

Matthew 7:24 KJV

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

Matthew 16:25 KJV

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Matthew 16:26 KJV

And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Luke 12:15 KJV

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.

John 6:35 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

Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Romans 6:4 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

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

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Romans 12:2 KJV

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:20 KJV

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Philippians 1:21 KJV

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Colossians 3:2 KJV

And what soever 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

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

1 Timothy 6:6 KJV

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, where unto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

1 Timothy 6:12 KJV

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

James 4:14 KJV

For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

1 Peter 3:10 KJV

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

2 Peter 1:3 KJV

He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

1 John 5:12 KJV

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about the meaning of life?

Ecclesiastes 12:13 concludes, “Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.” Micah 6:8 sums it up as doing justly, loving mercy and walking humbly with God.

What is a good Bible verse about living life to the fullest?

In John 10:10 Jesus says, “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” Psalm 16:11 speaks of fulness of joy in God’s presence.

What does the Bible say about the seasons of life?

Ecclesiastes 3:1 says “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” The verses that follow name times to plant, weep, laugh, mourn and dance.

What does the Bible say about eternal life?

John 3:16 and Romans 6:23 describe eternal life as God’s gift through Jesus Christ. In John 17:3 Jesus defines it as knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ, whom he has sent.

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