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Bible Verses About Purpose

12 verses from the World English Bible, quoted word for word.

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  1. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

    Jeremiah 29:11

  2. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

    Ephesians 2:10

  3. We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

    Romans 8:28

  4. There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.

    Proverbs 19:21

  5. This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.

    Ecclesiastes 12:13

  6. And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

    Colossians 3:23

  7. He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

    Micah 6:8

  8. Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

    Matthew 22:37-39

  9. Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

    1 Corinthians 10:31

  10. Yahweh will fulfill that which concerns me; your loving kindness, Yahweh, endures forever. Don’t forsake the works of your own hands.

    Psalms 138:8

  11. being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

    Philippians 1:6

  12. A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

    Proverbs 16:9

Verses quoted from the World English Bible (public domain).

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