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Bible verses about purpose.

32 verses about purpose from the King James Version, the most loved first.

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 › · King James Version

The most loved verses about purpose.

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 ›

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Ephesians 2:10 ›

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

Proverbs 19:21 ›

Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

2 Timothy 1:9 ›

All 32 verses about purpose.

  • Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
  • Jeremiah 29:11For 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.
  • Ephesians 2:10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
  • Proverbs 19:21There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
  • 2 Timothy 1:9Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in…
  • Colossians 3:23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
  • Philippians 4:13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
  • Philippians 3:13-14Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those…
  • Joshua 1:8This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to…
  • Acts 20:24But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have…
  • Proverbs 16:3Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
  • Psalms 1:1-3Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But…
  • Matthew 5:14-16Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a…
  • Psalms 37:4-5Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall…
  • Ecclesiastes 12:13Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
  • Micah 6:8He 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…
  • 1 Corinthians 10:31Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
  • Matthew 22:37-39Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great…
  • Psalms 57:2I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
  • Ecclesiastes 3:1To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
  • Isaiah 43:7Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
  • Matthew 28:19-20Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all…
  • Psalms 127:1[A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman…
  • Jeremiah 9:23-24Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his…
  • Mark 8:36For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
  • Deuteronomy 8:18But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto…
  • 1 Samuel 18:14And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.
  • Proverbs 3:1-4My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. Let not…
  • Proverbs 22:29Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.
  • Ecclesiastes 9:11I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to…
  • Matthew 6:33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
  • James 4:13-16Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know…

Every verse is the King James Version, word for word. They are gathered from two topic books, Nave's Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey's New Topical Textbook (1897); the most loved come first, from readers' votes on OpenBible.info and the lists of the big Bible sites.

Questions people ask.

What does the Bible say about purpose?

The Bible speaks to purpose in verses such as Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”, and Jeremiah 29:11, “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” (King James Version).

Which Bible verses about purpose are most loved?

Among the most loved is Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Others are Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 2:10 and Proverbs 19:21.

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