Purpose Bible Verses

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

— Jeremiah 29:11

"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."

— Ephesians 2:10

"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."

— Psalm 139:13-14

"Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be."

— Psalm 139:16

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

— Romans 8:28

"In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will."

— Ephesians 1:11

"He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time."

— 2 Timothy 1:9

"From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands."

— Acts 17:26

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."

— Ecclesiastes 3:1

"Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for special purposes and some for common use?"

— Romans 9:21

"everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made."

— Isaiah 43:7

"For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him."

— Colossians 1:16

"The Lord works out everything to its proper end—even the wicked for a day of disaster."

— Proverbs 16:4

"I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, 'My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.'"

— Isaiah 46:10

"I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted."

— Job 42:2

"for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose."

— Philippians 2:13

"So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."

— Genesis 1:27

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

— Matthew 5:16

"Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind."

— Ecclesiastes 12:13

"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."

— Micah 6:8

"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light."

— 1 Peter 2:9

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, by God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship."

— Romans 12:1

"you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."

— 1 Corinthians 6:20

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

— Matthew 6:33

"You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love."

— Galatians 5:13

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

— 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world."

— James 1:27

"As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received."

— Ephesians 4:1

"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

— Philippians 3:14

"With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith."

— 2 Thessalonians 1:11

"We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully."

— Romans 12:6-8

"Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good."

— 1 Corinthians 12:7

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."

— Colossians 3:23

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."

— 1 Corinthians 10:31

"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails."

— Proverbs 19:21

"Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart."

— Psalm 37:4

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

— Romans 12:2

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."

— Proverbs 16:3

"Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is."

— Ephesians 5:17

"For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives."

— Colossians 1:9

"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."

— James 1:5

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you."

— Psalm 32:8

"in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

— Proverbs 3:6

"Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground."

— Psalm 143:10

"However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace."

— Acts 20:24

"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms."

— 1 Peter 4:10

"So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up."

— Ephesians 4:11-12

"And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified."

— Romans 8:30

"But when God, who set me apart from my mother's womb and called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, my immediate response was not to consult any human being."

— Galatians 1:15-16

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."

— Jeremiah 1:5

"Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them. This is the rule I lay down in all the churches."

— 1 Corinthians 7:17

"being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

— Philippians 1:6

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

— 2 Timothy 4:7

"Now when David had served God's purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed."

— Acts 13:36

"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."

— Colossians 3:17

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

— Galatians 6:9

"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize."

— 1 Corinthians 9:24

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."

— Hebrews 12:1

"Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

— Philippians 3:13-14

"Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses."

— 1 Timothy 6:12

"My food, said Jesus, is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work."

— John 4:34

"I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do."

— John 17:4

"When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."

— John 19:30

"Jesus replied, "No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.""

— Luke 9:62

"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom."

— Ecclesiastes 9:10

"His master replied, "Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!""

— Matthew 25:21

"I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown."

— Revelation 3:11

"On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts."

— 1 Thessalonians 2:4