Bible Quotes

The Bible contains some of the most profound wisdom and greatest quotes in all of history. Its universal message of love has the ability to touch different people in a variety of ways. Our Bible quotes–from authors, Guideposts readers, and even an NBA player–reveal what the Bible means to them and how it impacts their daily lives. These Bible quotes might remind you of a favorite verse or story you had forgotten, or inspire you to pick up the Good Book and find new favorites.

All my life I've loved books. But the Bible was the only book that ever loved me back.

- Edward Grinnan, author of The Promise of Hope: How True Stories of Hope and Inspiration Saved My Life and How They Can Transform Yours

Mom used to quote Isaiah 64:4 about waiting on the Lord. It doesn't mean being complacent. It means understanding that he has a plan, and that we're not the ones in control. In the meantime, we need to strive to use our gifts and abilities fully.

- Tim Tebow, NFL quarterback

We speak to God through prayer; God speaks to us through the Bible.

- Seen on a church sign in northern Kentucky

Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you.

- Matthew 7:7

And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.

- John 8:32

That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God.

- Ecclesiastes 3:13

Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.

- John 3:18

…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

- Galatians 5:22-23

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

- Romans 12:12

Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned, forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.

- Luke 6:37

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