20 Bible Verses about

Purpose

Jeremiah 29:11 BSB

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

Romans 8:28 BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Ephesians 2:10 BSB

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

Isaiah 42:6 BSB

“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations,

2 Timothy 1:9 BSB

He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

Psalm 57:2 BSB

I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.

Proverbs 19:21 BSB

Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

Ephesians 3:11 BSB

according to the eternal purpose that He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Philippians 2:13 BSB

For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

Proverbs 16:4 BSB

The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.

Psalm 64:5 BSB

They hold fast to their evil purpose; they speak of hiding their snares. “Who will see them?” they say.

Philippians 2:2 BSB

then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.

Ephesians 6:22 BSB

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

James 1:5 BSB

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Proverbs 9:10 BSB

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 15:22 BSB

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

James 3:17 BSB

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

Proverbs 3:5 BSB

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

Proverbs 4:7 BSB

Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.

Proverbs 2:6 BSB

For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

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