Looking for a verse for a specific situation? Each list gathers 15 to 25 Bible passages on one topic, quoted word for word, with a short explanation and a link to the full chapter.
- In hardship
- Peace, joy and inner life
- Family and relationships
- Work, money and decisions
- Faith and spiritual life
- Celebrations and life events
- Church life and service
In hardship
Words of comfort, courage and hope when life gets heavy.
- 25 Bible Verses About Courage and Strength
- 20 Bible Verses About God's Protection
- 20 Bible Verses About Temptation
- 20 Bible Verses on Doubt
- 20 Bible Verses to Overcome Fear
- 20 Bible Verses of Comfort in Times of Trial
- 25 Bible Verses About Healing
- 20 Bible Verses for Walking Through Grief
- 20 Bible Verses About Hope
- 20 Bible Verses Against Anxiety and Stress
Proclamations to pray on this topic: Hardship, Fear, Discouragement
Peace, joy and inner life
For days of worry, tiredness or anger, and for finding peace again.
Family and relationships
Marriage, children, parents, friendship and forgiveness: what the Bible says about our ties.
- 20 Bible Verses About Friendship
- 20 Bible Verses for Honoring Your Parents
- 20 Bible Verses About Family
- 20 Bible Verses on Children
- 25 Bible Verses About Forgiveness
Proclamations to pray on this topic: Family, Marriage, Friendship
Work, money and decisions
Biblical bearings for everyday life: working, managing, giving, choosing.
Faith and spiritual life
The great themes of faith: grace, prayer, the Holy Spirit, praise.
- 25 Bible Verses on Praise and Worship
- 25 Bible Verses About Trusting God
- 20 Bible Verses About Repentance
- 20 Bible Verses About Obedience
- 20 Bible Verses About Gratitude
- 25 Bible Verses About the Holy Spirit
- 25 Bible Verses on Identity in Christ
- 25 Bible Verses on Prayer
- 25 Bible Verses About the Love of God
- 25 Bible Verses on Grace
- 25 Bible Verses About Faith
Proclamations to pray on this topic: Faith, Holy Spirit, Prayer
Celebrations and life events
A verse for a card, a speech or a celebration: birth, baptism, wedding, Christmas.
- 20 Bible Verses for the New Year
- 20 Bible Verses for a Baptism
- 20 Bible Verses for Easter
- 20 Bible Verses for a Funeral
- 20 Bible Verses for a Birthday
- 20 Bible Verses for a Birth
- 20 Bible Verses for Christmas
- 20 Bible Verses for Marriage and Couples
Proclamations to pray on this topic: Baptism, Grief, Gratitude
Church life and service
For leaders, volunteers and teams who serve in the church.
- 25 Bible Verses About Leadership
- 15 Bible Verses About Welcome and Hospitality
- 20 Bible Verses on Perseverance in Ministry
- 25 Bible Verses About Wisdom and Decision-Making
- 20 Bible Verses to Encourage Volunteers
- 25 Bible Verses About Serving the Church
- 20 Bible Verses About Teamwork
- 20 Bible Verses on the Unity of the Church
- 15 Bible Verses for Working Through Conflict
- 20 Bible Verses to Pray for Your Church
Proclamations to pray on this topic: Praise, Generosity, Spiritual Warfare
Frequently asked questions
Which Bible translation is used?
Verses are quoted from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain. Each reference links to the full chapter in the Bible on this site.
How do I choose a verse for a card or a message?
Start with the situation (birth, grief, birthday, encouragement), open the matching list, then pick a short verse you can read aloud without explanation.
What is the difference between a list of verses and a proclamation?
A list of verses gives the Bible text and its context. A proclamation is a short prayer to say aloud, grounded in a verse. They work together: you read, then you pray.
Can I share these verses?
Yes. The Bible text is in the public domain and you can copy any verse into a message, a card or a post.