37 Bible Verses about Purpose
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And we know that all things are working together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose;
For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very purpose did I raise you up, that I might show forth My power in you, and that my name might be published abroad in all the earth."
Who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose, and grace which was given us in Christ Jesus before eternal ages,
according to a purpose of the ages which He made in Christ Jesus our Lord,
for it is God Who is working in you both to will and to work for His good pleasure.
fill ye up my joy, that ye think the same thing; having the same love; united in soul; minding the one thing;
Let each one do as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver.
in Whom we also were made a heritage, having been predestinated according to the purpose of Him Who worketh all things after the counsel of His own will;
for we are His workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God before prepared, that we should walk in them.
For David, indeed, having served his own generation according to the will of God, fell asleep, and was added to his fathers, and saw corruption;
For to this were ye called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow His steps;
Or has not the potter a right over the clay, out of the same lump to make one part a vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor?
But arise, and stand upon your feet; for I appeared to you for this end, to appoint you a minister and a witness both of the things in which you saw Me, and of the things in which I will appear to you;
But, in a great house, there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some, indeed, unto honor and some unto dishonor.
but refuse the profane and old wives fables, and exercise yourself unto godliness;
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Purpose » Of law
What, then, is the law? It was added because of the transgressions, until the Seed should come to Whom it had been promised; having been arranged through angels in the hand of a mediator.
knowing this, that law is not enacted for a righteous man, but for lawless and unruly ones, for ungodly and sinful, for unholy and profane, for patricides, and matricides, for man-slayers,
So that the law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
because, by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the law is the knowledge of sin.
And the law entered, that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace did super-abound;
Purpose » Of the bible » To relate human experience as a warning
Now these things were happening to them by way of example; and they were written for our admonition, unto whom the ends of the ages have come.
Purpose » Of life » Attaining Christlikeness
Brethren, I do not account myself to have laid hold of it; but one thing I do, forgetting the things which are behind, and reaching forth to the things before. I am pressing on toward the mark, for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Purpose » Of life » Seeking God's kingdom
But seek ye first His Kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.
Purpose » Of life » The service of God
Purpose » Of the bible » To give knowledge of eternal life
These things I wrote to you who believe on the name of the Son of God, that ye may know that ye have eternal life.
Purpose » Of the bible » To give hope to men
For whatsoever things were written in former times were written for our instruction, that we through patience and through consolation of the Scriptures may have hope.
Purpose » Of the bible » To authenticate the divinity of Christ
but these have been written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that, believing, ye may have life in His name.
Purpose » Of life » Completing the course joyfully
But I make not my soul of any value as dear to myself, so that I may accomplish my course, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify the Gospel of the grace of God.
Purpose » Of life » Finishing the divine task
I glorified Thee on the earth; having completed the work which Thou hast given Me to do.
Purpose » Of life » Doing the father's will
Jesus saith to them, "My food is to do the will of Him Who sent Me, and to finish His work.
The bible » Purpose » Absolutely trustworthy
For verily I say to you, till the heaven and the earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass away from the law, till all things be accomplished.
The heaven and the earth will pass away; but My words shall in no wise pass away.
For this cause it is of faith, that it may be according to grace; to the end that the promise may be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all
The bible » Purpose » Profitable for instruction
for powerfully was he refuting the Jews publicly, showing by the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.
The bible » Purpose » It contains the message to be delivered
These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one despise you.
"Go, and, standing, speak in the temple, to the people, all the words of this life."
The bible » Purpose » Ignorance of, perilous
But, until this day, whenever Moses is read, a veil lies upon their heart.
For those dwelling in Jerusalem, and their rulers, not knowing Him, nor the voices of the prophets which are being read every sabbath, fulfilled them, in having condemned Him;
And He, answering, said, "Did you not read that He Who made them from the beginning made them 'male and female,'
But He said to them, "Did ye not read what David did, when he was hungry, and those with him?
But Jesus, answering, said to them, "Ye deceive yourselves, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God;
The bible » Purpose » Purity of
The bible » Purpose » The standard of faith and duty
But even if we or an angel out of Heaven should proclaim a Gospel to you other than that which we delivered to you, let him be accursed!
He who rejects Me, and receives not My words, has one that judges him: the word that I spake, the same shall judge him in the last day.
And, for this reason, we also give thanks to God without ceasing, that, having received the word of God which ye heard from us, ye received it, not as the word of men, but, as it truly is, the word of God, which also is working in you who believe.
The bible » Purpose » Its words sacred, not to be altered
and, if anyone shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life, and out of the holy city, even from the things written in this book."
The bible » Purpose » Read in the great congregation
And He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up; and He went, according to His custom, into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up to read.
And, when the letter may be read among you, cause that it be read also in the assembly of the Laodiceans, and that ye also read the one from Laodicea.
The bible » Purpose » The study of encouraged
Ye search the Scriptures; because in them ye think ye have eternal life; and these are they that testify concerning Me;
And these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so.
For whatsoever things were written in former times were written for our instruction, that we through patience and through consolation of the Scriptures may have hope.
The bible » Purpose » Contains seed-corn for the sower
And He Who supplieth seed to the sower, and bread for food, will supply and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;
The sower sows the word. And these are those by the wayside, where the word is sown; and, when they hear, straightway Satan comes, and catches away the word which has been sown in them.
The bible » Purpose » To relate human experience as a warning
Now these things were happening to them by way of example; and they were written for our admonition, unto whom the ends of the ages have come.
The bible » Purpose » To give knowledge of eternal life
These things I wrote to you who believe on the name of the Son of God, that ye may know that ye have eternal life.
The bible » Purpose » To give hope to men
For whatsoever things were written in former times were written for our instruction, that we through patience and through consolation of the Scriptures may have hope.
The bible » Purpose » To authenticate the divinity of Christ
but these have been written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that, believing, ye may have life in His name.
Topics on Purpose
Adversity, Purpose Of
Hebrews 12:5-11and ye have forgotten the exhortation which, indeed, reasons with you as with sons: "My son, do not lightly regard the chastening of the Lord; neither faint, when reproved by Him;
Afflictions, Purpose Of
2 Corinthians 4:17For our momentary light tribulation is working out for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
Anointing, Medical Purpose
Luke 10:34and, coming to him, he bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and, setting him on his own beast, he brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Ark Of The Covenant, Purpose
Revelation 11:19And the Temple of God that is in Heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant was seen in His Temple; and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunders, and an earthquake, and great hail.
Divine Purposes
Romans 9:17For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very purpose did I raise you up, that I might show forth My power in you, and that my name might be published abroad in all the earth."
doctrine, Purpose of
2 Timothy 2:25in meekness correcting those opposing themselves, if peradventure God should give them repentance to a full knowledge of the truth,
Examples, Purpose Of
2 Peter 2:6and, turning to ashes the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, condemned them by an overthrow, having made them an example to those who would live ungodly;
God, Purpose Of
Ephesians 1:11in Whom we also were made a heritage, having been predestinated according to the purpose of Him Who worketh all things after the counsel of His own will;
Holiness, Purpose Of
Matthew 5:48Ye, therefore, shall be perfect, as your Heavenly Father is perfect."
Imperfection, And God's Purposes
Ephesians 1:4according as He chose us in Him before the founding of a world, that we should be holy and without blemish before Him in love;
Inspiration Of The Holy Spirit, Purpose Of
Acts 1:16"Brethren, it was necessary that the Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spake beforehand, through the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who became guide to those who arrested Jesus;
Law, Purpose Of
Galatians 3:19What, then, is the law? It was added because of the transgressions, until the Seed should come to Whom it had been promised; having been arranged through angels in the hand of a mediator.
Leisure, Nature And Purpose Of
Mark 6:31-32And He saith to them, "Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest yourselves a little." For there were many coming and going, and they were not finding opportunity even to eat.
Life's Purpose
Matthew 6:33But seek ye first His Kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.
Man's Purposes
Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living, and effectual, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to a dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Marriage, Purpose Of
Matthew 19:4And He, answering, said, "Did you not read that He Who made them from the beginning made them 'male and female,'
Scripture, Purpose Of
2 Timothy 3:14-15But do you abide in the, things which you learned and were assured of; knowing from whom you learned them;
Second Coming Of Christ, The Purpose
Hebrews 9:28so also Christ, having once for all been offered to bear the sins of many, will, to those who are eagerly waiting for Him; appear a second time apart from sin, unto salvation.
Seven Days For Legal Purposes
Acts 21:27And, when the seven days were about to be completed, the Jews from Asia, having beheld him in the temple, were stirring up all the multitude, and they laid their hands upon him,
Spiritual Gifts, Purpose Of
1 Corinthians 14:12So also ye, since ye are eager for spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound in them with a view to the edification of the assembly.
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