46 Bible Verses about Confusion

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Luke 21:25-26

And there will be signs in the sun and in the moon and in the stars; and commotion of the nations of the earth in their perplexity, the sea and the wave roaring; the souls of men failing from fear, and expectation of those things coming upon the world: for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

Acts 17:8

And they excited the rabble and the city rulers hearing these things;

Acts 19:32

Then indeed they continued to cry out some one thing, and some another: for the church was confused; and the most of them did not know on account of what they had come together.

2 Corinthians 4:3-4

But if indeed our gospel is hidden, it is hidden with those who are lost: in whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of those who believe not, in order that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, may not shine on them.

John 6:52

Then the Jews were contending with one another, saying, How is this One able to give unto us His flesh to eat?

Acts 2:6-7

and this report prevailing, the multitude came together and was confounded, because they were hearing them speaking each one in his own dialect. And they were all astounded and marveled, saying, Are not all these who are speaking, Galileans?

Matthew 12:23-24

And all the multitudes were astonished, and continued to say, Is not this the son of David? And the Pharisees hearing, said, This man casts not out demons, except through Beelzebul the prince of the demons.

Luke 9:7-9

And Herod the tetrarch heard all things which were wrought by Him; and was at a loss, because it was said by some, that John is risen from the dead; and by some that Elijah has appeared; and by others that one of the old prophets is arisen. And Herod said, I beheaded John: but who is this, concerning whom I hear these things? And he was seeking to see Him.

Matthew 14:1-2

And at that time Herod the tetrarch heard the fame of Jesus, and he said to his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore miracles are wrought in him.

Mark 6:14-16

And king Herod heard; for His name became known: and said, John the Baptist is risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works are wrought in Him. And others continued to say, That He is Elijah; and others continued to say that He is a prophet, indeed one of the prophets. But Herod hearing said, That, He is John, whom I beheaded; He is risen from the dead.

John 3:4

Nicodemus says to him; How is a man able to be born, being old? whether he is able to enter the second time into the womb of his mother, and be born?

Acts 2:12

And all were astounded and bewildered, saying one to another, What does this wish to be?

Mark 4:41

And they feared with a great fear, and continued to say to one another, Who then is this, because the wind and the sea obey Him?

Luke 8:25

And He said to them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid were astonished, saying to one another, Who then is this, because He commands the winds and the water, and they obey Him?

Acts 20:28-30

Take heed to yourselves, and all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost has placed you shepherds, to shepherdise the church of God, which He bought with His own blood. I know, that after my departure grievous wolves will rise up against you, not sparing the flock; and men from you yourselves will rise up, speaking perverse things, in order to lead away disciples after them.

2 Timothy 2:24-25

But it does not behoove the servant of the Lord to strive, but to be gentle toward all, competent to teach, enduring evil, in meekness correcting the adversaries; if peradventure God may grant unto them repentance into the perfect knowledge of the truth,

2 Timothy 4:2-3

preach the word: be instant in season and out of season; convict, exhort, rebuke, with all longsuffering and teaching. For the time will come when they will not endure healthy teaching; but according to their own lusts they will heap to themselves teachers itching as to their hearing;

Ephesians 4:13-14

until we may all come into the unity of the faith, and of the perfect knowledge of the Son of God, into a perfect man, into the measure of the likeness of the fulness of Christ: in order that we may be no longer infants, tossed by the waves and carried about by every wind of teaching, in the caprice of the people, in their craftiness, pursuant to their method of delusion;

Philippians 1:9-10

And I pray this, that your divine love may yet more and more abound in perfect knowledge and all understanding; in order that you may distinguish those things which differ; that you may be pure and without offence in the day of Christ;

Mark 9:5-6

And Peter responding says to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: for he did not know what he might say; for they were afraid.

Matthew 17:4

And Peter responding, said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: it you will, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.

Luke 9:33-34

It came to pass when they departed from Him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: not knowing what he says. And he speaking these things there was a cloud, and it overshadowed them; and they were afraid while they were entering into the cloud.

Mark 16:8

And having come out from the sepulcher, they fled; and trembling and ecstasy possessed them, and they said nothing to any one; for they were afraid.

Luke 24:22-25

But certain women from us truly surprised us, being early at the sepulcher; and not seeing His body, came, saying, they had also seen a vision of angels, who say that He is alive. And certain ones of those with us went away to the sepulcher, and found as the women also said: and they saw Him not.read more.
And He said to them, O ye foolish, and slow in heart to believe in all those things which the prophet spoke!

John 16:17-19

Then some of His disciples were saying to one another, What is this which He speaks to us, A little while, and you see me no more; and again a little while, and ye shall see me? and that I go to the Father? Then they were speaking, What is this, Little while, of which He speaks? and we know not what He is talking about. Jesus knew that they wished to ask Him, and said to them, You are seeking with one another concerning this, because I said, A little while, and you see me no more, and again a little while, and you shall see me?

Galatians 1:6-7

I am astonished that you are so quickly removed from him who called you in the grace of Christ into another gospel; which is not another: but there are certain ones who are troubling you, and wishing to pervert the gospel of Christ.

Galatians 5:10

I have confidence in reference to you in the Lord, that you shall be none otherwise minded: but the one troubling you shall bear the judgment, whosoever he may be.

1 Corinthians 2:9-10

But, as has been written, the things which eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and has not entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him. But God has revealed them to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.

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James 3:13-16

Who is wise and instructed among you? Let him show forth out of beautiful conduct his works in meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and strife in your heart, do not boast, and lie against the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but it is earthly, intellectual, and demoniacal. read more.
For where there are envy and strife, there are contention and every evil work.

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