What makes a good life? The Bible sees life as a gift from God – precious, vulnerable, and full of possibilities. Jesus promises no less than “full satisfaction.” Here you will find 20 Bible verses about life.
Life as a Gift
God is the source of life.
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And God the LORD made man from dust, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul.
Genesis 2:7Image of God
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For with you is the fountain of life, and in your light we see light.
Psalm 36:10LightBaptism Quotes
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For you formed my kidneys and wove me together in my mother’s womb. I thank you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, and my soul knows it well.
Psalm 139:13-14Image of GodBirth
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The Spirit of God made me, and the breath of the Almighty gave me life.
Job 33:4
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His life is not sustained by human hands, nor is it nourished by the breath of man’s nostrils, for he gives life and breath to everyone.
Acts 17:25
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I bear witness to heaven and earth today: I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse, so that you may choose life and that you and your descendants may live, love the LORD your God, obey his voice, and cling to him. For this is your life and your long life, that you may live in the land the LORD swore to give your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Deuteronomy 30:19-20
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I show you the way to life, and before you is full joy and pleasantness forever.
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Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.
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Praise the LORD, my soul, and do not forget what he has done for you: he forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, he delivers your life from death, he crowns you with grace and mercy, and he makes your mouth rejoice, so that you will be renewed like an eagle.
Psalm 103:2-5
A Fulfilled Life
What Jesus means by life.
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The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and full satisfaction.
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Jesus said to him: I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:6God as FatherConfirmation Quotes
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But Jesus said to them: I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.
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Jesus said to her: I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me will live, even though they die.
John 11:25JesusI-Am Words
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Truly, truly, I say to you: Whoever hears my word and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life and will not face judgment, but has passed from death to life.
John 5:24Eternal LifeHell
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Whoever has the Son of God has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
1 John 5:12
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I live, but no longer for myself; now it is Christ who lives in me. For the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself up for me.
Galatians 2:20FaithIdentity in Christ
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For Christ is my life, and to die is my gain.
Philippians 1:21Death
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For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.
Matthew 16:25
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So go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with good cheer, for your work pleases God.
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So rejoice, young man, in your youth, and let your heart be filled with good things in your youth. Do what your heart desires and what your eyes delight in, and know that God will bring you to judgment for all these things.
Bible texts: Luther Bible 1912 (public domain), carefully adapted to modern spelling.
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Life as a Gift
At the beginning of the Bible, God forms man from dust and breathes “the breath of life” into his nostrils, “and man became a living soul” (Genesis 2:7). Life is therefore not an accident or a given, but a gift. The psalmist marvels: “For with you is the fountain of life” (Psalm 36:10). And Moses sets the people before a choice: “I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse, so that you may choose life” (Deuteronomy 30:19). In the Bible, life is a great yes from God.
Life in Abundance
Jesus says: “I have come so that they may have life and full satisfaction” (John 10:10). By this, he means not only a long or pleasant life, but a life connected to God – and therefore one that does not end even with death. Paul summarizes it this way: “For Christ is my life, and to die is my gain” (Philippians 1:21). At the same time, the writer of Ecclesiastes invites us in very down-to-earth terms: “So go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with good cheer” (Ecclesiastes 9:7). Learn more about Bible verses about eternal life, Bible verses about joy, and Bible verses about happiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “full satisfaction” mean in John 10:10?
Jesus promises a life in abundance – a life connected to God and therefore rich, regardless of possessions or circumstances.
Which Bible verse is about life?
John 10:10, Psalm 36:10, John 14:6, and Deuteronomy 30:19 are well known.
