The Holy Spirit is perhaps the most mysterious figure in the Christian faith – and yet the one who is closest. Jesus calls him the Comforter, who remains with his followers. Here you will find 21 Bible verses about the Holy Spirit: about his promise, his work, and his fruit.
The promised Comforter
Jesus announces the Holy Spirit before he leaves.
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And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever: the Spirit of truth.
John 14:16-17aPentecost
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But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom my Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and remind you of all things that I have said to you.
John 14:26Confirmation quotesLearning
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But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you into all truth.
John 16:13aPentecostUnderstanding
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But you will receive the power of the Holy Spirit, which will come upon you, and you will be my witnesses to Jerusalem and all Judaea and Samaria and to the end of the earth.
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So if you, who are evil, can give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!
Luke 11:13
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And after this I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and daughters shall prophesy; your elders shall have dreams, and your young men shall see visions.
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And I will give you a new heart and a new spirit in you, and I will take away the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.
Ezekiel 36:26RebirthConfirmation quotes
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And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them to speak.
Acts 2:4Confirmation quotes
What the Spirit works
Verses about how the Holy Spirit works in the lives of Christians.
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Likewise the Spirit helps our weakness. For we know not what we should pray for as it is fitting; but the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings that cannot be uttered.
Romans 8:26Confirmation quotesPrayer
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The same Spirit gives testimony to our spirit, that we are children of God.
Romans 8:16Pentecost
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But hope does not disappoint. For the love of God has been poured into our heart by the Holy Spirit, which has been given to us.
Romans 5:5Confirmation quotesHope
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Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?
1 Corinthians 3:16Confirmation quotesHealth
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Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, which you have from God, and that you are not your own?
1 Corinthians 6:19
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For the LORD is the Spirit; but where the Spirit of the LORD is, there is liberty.
2 Corinthians 3:17LiberatorConfirmation quotes
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control.
Galatians 5:22-23aBearing fruitSpirit
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As we live in the Spirit, so let us also walk in the Spirit.
Galatians 5:25SpiritConfirmation quotes
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And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you are sealed for the day of redemption.
Ephesians 4:30
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But the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in faith, that you may have full hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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In each one the gifts of the Spirit are shown for the common good.
1 Corinthians 12:7GiftsConfirmation quotes
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For God has not given us the Spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of discipline.
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Not because of the works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.
Bible texts: Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.
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Who is the Holy Spirit?
Christians believe in the one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Spirit is not an impersonal force, but God himself, who dwells in people. Jesus calls him "Comforter" – in Greek Paraclet, meaning companion, advocate, someone who is called to one's side. He reminds us of Jesus' words, guides us into truth, and prays with us when people do not know what to pray (Romans 8:26).
Even the Old Testament announces a time when God will pour out his Spirit on all people (Joel 3:1). At Pentecost, this promise is fulfilled, as recounted in Acts 2. You will find verses about this feast at Bible verses about Pentecost.
The fruit of the Spirit
How can you tell that the Holy Spirit is working in a person? Paul lists nine qualities: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). He speaks of a fruit, not of achievements – it grows when you remain connected to God. What the individual qualities mean today is explained in our post on the fruit of the Spirit; you will find the gifts of the Spirit at Bible verses about spiritual gifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Holy Spirit?
According to Christian belief, the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity – God himself, who dwells in people, comforts, guides, and gives faith (John 14:16-17.26).
How can you recognize the Holy Spirit?
The Bible mentions above all the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
Why is the dove a symbol of the Holy Spirit?
At the baptism of Jesus, the Spirit of God came down upon him "like a dove" (Matthew 3:16). Since then, the dove has stood for the Holy Spirit.
