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Short Bible Verses

Some of the most powerful lines in Scripture are also the shortest. A verse of only a few words can stay with you all day, carried through a meeting, a hospital visit or a sleepless night. These short Bible verses are easy to memorize, simple to teach children and perfect for a card, a caption or a quick text to a friend. You will find the shortest verse in the English Bible, “Jesus wept,” which shows that God’s Son wept with people in their grief. You will also find brief commands to rejoice and pray, promises about God’s love, and sayings from Jesus that have been repeated for two thousand years. Short does not mean shallow. Each of these verses opens onto a larger story, so tap any reference to read it in context. Pick one to memorize this week, say it out loud a few times, and see how often it returns to you.

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Jesus wept.

John 11:35 KJV

Rejoice evermore.

1 Thessalonians 5:16 KJV

Pray without ceasing.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV

Quench not the Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 5:19 KJV

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 KJV

Remember Lot’s wife.

Luke 17:32 KJV

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

John 15:12 KJV

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

Psalm 118:24 KJV

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

Psalm 56:3 KJV

Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalm 150:6 KJV

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Psalm 23:1 KJV

Let all your things be done with charity.

1 Corinthians 16:14 KJV

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

1 John 4:8 KJV

We love him, because he first loved us.

1 John 4:19 KJV

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

Philippians 4:4 KJV

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Philippians 4:13 KJV

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Matthew 5:4 KJV

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:5 KJV

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Matthew 5:7 KJV

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Matthew 5:8 KJV

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Matthew 5:9 KJV

I and my Father are one.

John 10:30 KJV

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

John 14:1 KJV

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Luke 1:37 KJV

Thou shalt not kill.

Exodus 20:13 KJV

Thou shalt not steal.

Exodus 20:15 KJV

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:21 KJV

(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV

Let brotherly love continue.

Hebrews 13:1 KJV

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Hebrews 13:8 KJV

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

1 Peter 5:7 KJV

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Proverbs 15:1 KJV

Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

Proverbs 16:3 KJV

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

Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV

The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.

Isaiah 40:8 KJV

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

Revelation 22:21 KJV

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 10:31 KJV

O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

Psalm 34:8 KJV

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Ephesians 6:1 KJV

If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

Galatians 5:25 KJV

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Frequently asked questions

What is the shortest verse in the Bible?

In English Bibles it is John 11:35, “Jesus wept.” Jesus was at the tomb of his friend Lazarus. Those two words show his compassion for people in their sorrow.

What is a good short Bible verse to memorize?

Psalm 56:3, Philippians 4:13, Hebrews 13:8 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16–17 are good places to start. Repeat one aloud each morning for a week and it will usually stick.

What is a short Bible verse for a card?

For encouragement try Psalm 118:24. For sympathy try Matthew 5:4. For a wedding try 1 John 4:19. Any of them also makes a good caption.

What is a good short Bible verse for kids?

Children often start with Ephesians 6:1, Psalm 56:3 or 1 John 4:19. Short verses with one clear idea are the easiest to say, remember and talk about together.

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