The Bible is a comprehensive and diverse text, comprising numerous verses that convey a wide range of messages, from teachings and stories to prophecies and wisdom. Among these, there are several very short verses, some of which are only a few words long. Here are 100 of the shortest Bible verses, selected from both the Old and New Testaments, along with their references:
- John 11:35 - Jesus wept.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - Rejoice always.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Pray without ceasing.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 - Give thanks in all circumstances.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19 - Do not quench the Spirit.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:20 - Do not despise prophecies.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21 - Test everything.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22 - Abstain from every form of evil.
- Psalm 119:114 - You are my hiding place and my shield.
- Psalm 131:1 - O Lord, my heart is not lifted up.
- Psalm 131:2 - But I have calmed and quieted my soul.
- Psalm 131:3 - O Israel, hope in the Lord from this time on and forevermore.
- Proverbs 27:1 - Do not boast about tomorrow.
- Proverbs 27:24 - For riches do not last forever.
- Matthew 27:37 - This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.
- Luke 23:46 - Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.
- Luke 17:32 - Remember Lot’s wife.
- John 20:29 - Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.
- John 19:30 - It is finished.
- 2 Corinthians 13:14 - The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
- Isaiah 32:8 - But he who is noble plans noble things.
- Leviticus 25:10 - And you shall consecrate the fiftieth year.
- Job 2:13 - Then they sat with him on the ground seven days and seven nights.
- Psalm 138:8 - The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me.
- Psalm 119:148 - My eyes are awake before the watches of the night.
- 1 Peter 5:7 - Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
- Romans 8:28 - And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good.
- Ephesians 4:32 - Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another.
- Hebrews 13:5 - I will never leave you nor forsake you.
- Genesis 1:1 - In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
- Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them.
- Deuteronomy 6:5 - You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.
- Luke 10:27 - And he answered, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind.
- Micah 6:8 - He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you.
- 1 John 4:8 - Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.
- 2 Timothy 1:7 - For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
- 2 Timothy 3:16 - All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
- Psalm 55:22 - Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you.
- Matthew 11:28 - Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
- Psalm 34:17 - When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and rescues them from all their troubles.
- Genesis 15:1 - After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision.
- Job 38:1 - Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said.
- Habakkuk 2:4 - Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him.
- Proverbs 12:1 - Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge.
- Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
- Colossians 3:2 - Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
- Proverbs 15:1 - A soft answer turns away wrath.
- 1 Peter 3:8 - Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31 - So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- Galatians 6:2 - Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
- Exodus 3:14 - God said to Moses, I AM WHO I AM.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3 - We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers.
- Jeremiah 31:3 - The Lord appeared to him from far away.
- Proverbs 13:24 - Whoever spares the rod hates his son.
- 1 Chronicles 16:34 - Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
- Psalms 92:1 - It is good to give thanks to the Lord.
- Acts 2:21 - And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
- Psalm 37:7 - Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.
- Proverbs 3:5 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
- Psalm 46:10 - Be still and know that I am God.
- John 13:35 - By this all people will know that you are my disciples.
- James 1:2 - Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.
- Job 28:28 - And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom.
- Matthew 5:4 - Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
- Luke 6:31 - And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.
- 1 Corinthians 16:14 - Let all that you do be done in love.
- Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword.
- Proverbs 17:9 - Whoever covers an offense seeks love.
- Ecclesiastes 3:1 - For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.
- Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord.
- Luke 12:48 - Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required.
- Isaiah 41:10 - Fear not, for I am with you.
- Leviticus 19:18 - You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people.
- Matthew 22:37 - And he said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.
- Matthew 6:33 - But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.
- Psalm 23:4 - Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.
- 1 Timothy 1:15 - The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance.
- 2 Peter 3:18 - But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
- Psalm 33:20 - Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.
- Isaiah 30:21 - And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, This is the way, walk in it.
- Mark 12:30 - And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 - Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely.
- John 15:13 - Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.
- Proverbs 16:3 - Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
- Job 19:25 - For I know that my Redeemer lives.
- Ephesians 4:29 - Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths.
- Psalm 32:8 - I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go.
- 1 Corinthians 15:33 - Do not be deceived: Bad company ruins good morals.
- Titus 2:7 - Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works.
- Romans 12:12 - Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
- Numbers 6:24 - The Lord bless you and keep you.
- 1 Peter 2:12 - Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable.
- Matthew 7:12 - So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them.
- Psalm 150:6 - Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
- Matthew 9:22 - But Jesus turned and saw her and said, Take heart, daughter.
- Romans 5:8 - But God demonstrates his own love for us in this.
- Ephesians 6:12 - For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood.
- 2 Chronicles 7:14 - If my people who are called by my name humble themselves.
- Exodus 20:12 - Honor your father and your mother.
- Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Each of these verses carries its own unique message, teaching, or promise, contributing to the rich tapestry of biblical wisdom, guidance, and inspiration. Whether they are very short or a bit longer, these verses have been pivotal in shaping religious beliefs, moral foundations, and personal reflections for countless individuals throughout history.
