SHORT BIBLE VERSES: VERSES IN PICTURES

There are a number of verses in the Scriptures that contain only a few words, but are packed full of meaning. These verses have become part of the treasure house of quotable phrases, simply because they are short and easy to remember. They are often given to children as memory texts. Adults would do well to memorize and ponder the implicit meaning. The brevity doesn’t mean they are short in meaning or in importance. The English language has been enriched over the decades by these examples of brief Bible verses.

The ability to express large concepts in a few words is a part of the fascination found in the Scriptures. The power of these Bible verses means that they are often the most quoted and recognized words. The texts feed the mind and heal the soul. They inspire the person who hears them and encourage those who spend time meditating upon them.

One of the most amazing aspects of the Bible is its power to reach people of age and understanding levels. It was written by many different authors with different writing styles. The number of topics that are found in various texts of the Bible cover some grim topics but always in a way that the message of the text is for our help, not to make us feel bad.

The help is provided in short statements, usually only one topic at a time. Even children can grasp a short and concise set of words with real meaning included.

Short Bible verses we should know

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

phil 4-131

“Do not despise prophecies,” 1 Thessalonians 5:20

“We love because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19

proverbs 10-12

“For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:30

“pray without ceasing,” I Thessalonians 5:17

1 thessa 5-17

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalm 56:3

“In him was life, and the life was the light of men.” John 1:4

john 1-4

“My son, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad.” Proverbs 23:15

“Better is open rebuke than hidden love.” Proverbs 27:5

proverbs 15-22

“Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.” Proverbs 15:22

“Rejoice evermore.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16

proverbs 27-5

“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17

“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.” Proverbs 10:12

psalm 56-3

“Brothers, pray for us.”

1 Thessalonians 5:25

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