„Denn er hat seinen Engeln befohlen über dir, dass sie dich behüten auf allen deinen Wegen.“
Psalm 91,11

Bible verses about angels

Angels appear again and again in the Bible – as messengers, protectors, and singers. They speak to shepherds and prophets, free prisoners, and comfort the exhausted. Here you will find 19 Bible verses about angels, from guardian angels to the Christmas message.

Angels as protectors

God sends his angels to protect.

  1. For he has commanded his angels over you, that they keep you on all your ways, that they bear you up in their hands, and that you do not strike your foot against a stone.

    Psalm 91:11-12Travel blessing

  2. The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

    Psalm 34:8Baptismal verses

  3. Behold, I will send an angel before you, that he keep you on the way, and bring you into the place that I have prepared.

    2. Moses 23:20Travel blessingBaptismal verses

  4. See that ye despise not one of these little ones. For I say unto you, Their angels in heaven behold always the face of my Father which is in heaven.

    Matthew 18:10Children

  5. Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister to them that shall inherit salvation?

    Hebrews 1:14

  6. My God sent his angel, which shut the lion's mouth, that it should not hurt me; for before him I was found innocent; so I have done nothing against thee, Lord King.

    Daniel 6:23

  7. And he lay down and slept under the broom tree. And behold, an angel touched him, and spake unto him, saying, Arise, and eat.

    1. Kings 19:5

  8. And behold, the angel of the LORD came, and smote Peter on the side, and awoke him, and spake, saying, Arise speedily! And the chains fell from his hands.

    Acts 12:7

  9. He said, Fear not! for there are more with us than with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, open his eyes, that he may see! Then the LORD opened the eyes of the servant, that he might see; and behold, the mountain was full of fiery horses, and chariots were round about Elisha.

    2. Kings 6:16-17

Angels as messengers

Angels deliver God's message.

  1. And the angel spake unto her, saying, Fear not, Mary! thou hast found grace before God. Behold, thou shalt be with child, and bear a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus.

    Luke 1:30-31Mary

  2. And the angel spake unto them, saying, Fear not! behold, I bring unto you great joy, which shall be to all people; for unto you is born this day the Saviour, which is Christ the LORD, in the city of David.

    Luke 2:10-11ChristmasGospel

  3. And behold, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, Glory be to God in the highest, and peace on earth, and goodwill toward men!

    Luke 2:13-14

  4. But when he therefore thought, behold, an angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, and spake, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take Mary, thy wife, unto thee; for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

    Matthew 1:20

  5. But the angel answered, and spake unto the women, saying, Fear not! I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here; for he is risen, as he said. Come ye, and see the place where the LORD lay.

    Matthew 28:5-6ResurrectionEaster

  6. Then appeared unto him the angel of the LORD, and spake unto him, saying, The LORD is with thee, thou valiant hero!

    Judges 6:12

  7. And he dreamed; and behold, there was a ladder set up on the earth, whose top touched heaven, and behold, the angels of God ascended and descended upon it.

    Genesis 28:12

  8. Therefore also, I say unto you, there shall be joy before the angels of God over a sinner that repenteth.

    Luke 15:10Repentance

  9. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for by so doing some have entertained angels, not knowing it.

    Hebrews 13:2HospitalityLove of neighbor

  10. And I saw and heard a multitude of voices of angels round about the throne, and round about the living creatures, and round about the elders; and their number was ten thousand times ten thousand; and they gave great voice, saying, The Lamb which was slain is worthy to take power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

    Revelation 5:11-12

Bible texts: Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.

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What the Bible says about angels

The word "angel" comes from the Greek angelos and means "messenger". Angels are creatures of God in the Bible who act on his behalf. The Epistle to the Hebrews calls them "ministering spirits, sent forth to minister to them that shall inherit salvation" (Hebrews 1:14). They are not to be worshipped – when John falls before an angel, this one says: "See that thou do not do so! … Worship God!" (Revelation 19:10). The Bible mentions only a few angels by name, such as Gabriel and Michael.

Are there guardian angels?

The idea of guardian angels comes primarily from two passages. Psalm 91:11 promises: "For he hath commanded his angels over thee, that they keep thee on all thy ways." And Jesus says about the children: "Their angels in heaven behold always the face of my Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 18:10). Whether every person has a personal angel, the Bible does not explicitly say, but it often speaks of God sending his angels to protect.

Many of these verses are popular baptismal verses; angels at Christmas you will find in Bible verses for Christmas, further verses of protection in Bible verses about protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there guardian angels in the Bible?

The Bible speaks of God sending angels to protect (Psalm 91:11; Psalm 34:8; Hebrews 1:14). Jesus says that the angels of the children of God see the face (Matthew 18:10).

Which Bible verse about angels is suitable for baptism?

Psalm 91:11 is the most popular: "For he hath commanded his angels over thee, that they keep thee on all thy ways."

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