The Bible revolves around no person as much as it does Jesus of Nazareth. The four Gospels tell of his life, the letters interpret it, and even the Old Testament awaits him. Here you will find 23 Bible verses about Jesus: who he is, why he came, and what he promises.
Who Jesus is
Verses that describe who Jesus is – Son of God, true human, the same yesterday and today.
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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and God was the Word.
John 1:1God's Word
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And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we saw his glory, the glory of the only begotten Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
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Which is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn before all creatures.
Colossians 1:15Image of God
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Then Simon Peter answered and said: You are Christ, the Son of the living God!
Matthew 16:16MessiahConfession
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Which, although he was in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but emptied himself and took the form of a servant, becoming like men and being formed in appearance as a man.
Philippians 2:6-7Christmas
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Jesus Christ yesterday and today and the same also into eternity.
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I and the Father are one.
John 10:30
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He who sees me sees the Father.
John 14:9b
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And there is no other salvation, nor was any other name given under heaven whereunto men should come to be saved.
Acts 4:12Salvation
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That in the name of Jesus all knees should bow, those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and all tongues confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Why Jesus came
Jesus himself and his first witnesses say why he came into the world.
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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
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For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which is lost.
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For the Son of man is not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as ransom for many.
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I am come that they should have life and have it more abundantly.
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This is surely true and a precious word, that Christ Jesus is come into the world to save sinners.
1 Timothy 1:15aChristmas
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I am come into the world as a light, that whoever believes in me should not remain in darkness.
John 12:46Light
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For this the Son of God is appeared, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
1 John 3:8bSpiritual battleDevil
What Jesus promises
Words of Jesus that Christians hold fast to even today.
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Come to me all ye that labour and are heavy laden; and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28WorkExhaustion
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Peace I leave you, my peace I give you. Not as the world gives do I give you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it fear.
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In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be ye strong, I have overcome the world.
John 16:33bEncouragementPeace
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And behold, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.
Matthew 28:20bI-am-wordsLoneliness
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Jesus saith unto her: I am the resurrection and the life. He that believeth in me, though he die, shall live.
John 11:25I-am-wordsLife
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Behold, I stand at the door, and knock. If any man shall hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and will make dinner with him, and he with me.
Revelation 3:20ConversionLoneliness
Bible texts: Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.
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Who was Jesus?
Jesus of Nazareth lived in Galilee and Judea in the first century. That he lived is also considered certain by non-Christian historians. The Gospels tell how he healed the sick, ate with outcasts, spoke of the kingdom of God, and was finally crucified in Jerusalem. His disciples testify that he rose on the third day. For them it was clear: This man is more than a teacher. Peter confesses: “You are Christ, the Son of the living God!” (Matthew 16:16).
The Gospel of John does not begin in Bethlehem, but at the beginning of all things: “In the beginning was the Word … and the Word became flesh” (John 1:1.14). Christians therefore believe that in Jesus God himself became human – fully God and fully human.
Jesus in everyday life
Many people carry Bible verses about Jesus not only in their heads, but with them in everyday life: as a life verse, as a baptismal verse, as a sentence on a card. Particularly popular are his own words – the seven I-am-words, the invitation “Come to me all ye that labour” and the promise at the end of the Gospel of Matthew: “I am with you always.” Verses about his death and his resurrection you will find at Bible verses about the crucifixion of Jesus and Bible verses about the resurrection, verses about his announcement in the Old Testament at Bible verses about the Messiah.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-known Bible verse about Jesus?
John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
What does “Christ” mean?
Christ is Greek and means “the anointed one” – the translation of the Hebrew word Messiah. It is not a last name, but a title.
What does Hebrews 13:8 mean?
“Jesus Christ yesterday and today and the same also into eternity” says that Jesus has not changed. What he was then and promised also applies today.
