100+ Powerful Bible Quotes About Growing Up for Inspiration & Strength

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1

“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 1:6

“The righteous will live by faith.” – Romans 1:17

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” – Hebrews 10:23

“Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” – Romans 10:17

“But without faith it is impossible to please God.” – Hebrews 11:6

“Take hold of the life that is truly life.” – 1 Timothy 6:19

“You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.” – James 2:19

“Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” – Proverbs 4:7

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” – Proverbs 9:10

“Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.” – Proverbs 4:5

“A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.” – Proverbs 15:20

“The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.” – Proverbs 15:2

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” – James 3:13

“The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.” – Proverbs 10:14

“Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.” – Proverbs 19:20

“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.” – Proverbs 3:7

“An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.” – Proverbs 18:15

“Wisdom calls aloud in the street, she raises her voice in the public squares.” – Proverbs 1:20

“With all your getting, get understanding.” – Proverbs 4:7 (KJV)

“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” – James 1:4

“Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming.” – James 5:7

“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” – Psalm 27:14

“They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength.” – Isaiah 40:31

“The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” – Psalm 103:8

“Let everything be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14

“Love is patient, love is kind.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” – Isaiah 40:29

“It is better to be patient than powerful; it is better to have self-control than to conquer a city.” – Proverbs 16:32

“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.” – Proverbs 15:18

“Strengthen your hearts, for the Lord’s coming is near.” – James 5:8

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish.” – 2 Peter 3:9

“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:4

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23

“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.” – Matthew 25:23

“Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin.” – James 4:17

“No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.” – 1 Corinthians 10:24

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

“If anyone does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, they have denied the faith and are worse than an unbeliever.” – 1 Timothy 5:8

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” – 1 Peter 4:10

“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16

“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7

“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls.” – Hebrews 13:17

“Fulfill your obligation in life, for God has placed you where you are.” – Ecclesiastes 9:10 (paraphrased)

“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” – Psalm 34:4

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.” – Isaiah 41:10

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” – Isaiah 43:1

“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” – Psalm 27:1

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” – Psalm 56:3

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” – Psalm 23:4

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.” – John 14:1

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.” – 1 John 4:18

“In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33

“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” – Philippians 4:5

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” – Galatians 5:22-23

“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” – Proverbs 10:9

“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.” – Proverbs 11:3

“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” – Proverbs 22:1

“Whoever is trustworthy in very little is trustworthy also in much.” – Luke 16:10

“Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity.” – Titus 2:7

“Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” – 1 Timothy 4:12

“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have.” – Hebrews 13:5

“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.” – Proverbs 16:8

“Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? He who has clean hands and a pure heart.” – Psalm 24:3-4

“Integrity is the foundation upon which all success is built.” – Proverbs 20:7 (paraphrased)

“When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.” – 1 Corinthians 13:11

“Put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires.” – Ephesians 4:22

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2

“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires.” – Ephesians 4:22

“Throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.” – Hebrews 12:1

“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God.” – 2 Corinthians 10:5

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” – Colossians 3:2

“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature.” – Colossians 3:5

“You have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.” – 1 Peter 1:23

“Behold, I make all things new.” – Revelation 21:5

“Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices.” – Colossians 3:9

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3

“Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33

“Whatever you do, do it heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” – Colossians 3:23

“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” – Psalm 139:14

“You formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.” – Psalm 139:13

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” – Matthew 28:19

“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16

“To whom much is given, much will be required.” – Luke 12:48

“Live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” – Ephesians 4:1

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.” – James 1:2

“We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance.” – Romans 5:3

“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines… yet I will rejoice in the Lord.” – Habakkuk 3:17-18

“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.” – 2 Corinthians 4:8

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18

“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33

“Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children.” – Hebrews 12:7

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace.” – Hebrews 12:11

“Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” – Psalm 30:5

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.” – Lamentations 3:22

“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” – Psalm 27:13

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.” – Colossians 3:13

“Honor marriage, and keep the marriage bed pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.” – Hebrews 13:4

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3

“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.” – Ephesians 4:31

“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” – Ephesians 6:4

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” – Ephesians 6:1

“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” – Romans 12:15

“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” – Romans 15:7

“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt.” – Colossians 4:6