Bible Verses About Faith: Growing and Strengthening Your Trust in God
Growing and strengthening your trust in God
Hebrews 11:1 gives the Bible's most precise definition of faith: "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." This verse establishes that biblical faith is not blind trust — it has substance and evidence. The chapter goes on to catalog patriarchs and prophets who acted on faith before seeing outcomes, building the case that faith is a track record of God's reliability, not a leap into the unknown. Romans 10:17 adds the practical dimension: "faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ."
Genesis 1:11
God said, "Let the earth put forth grass, herbs yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit after their kind, with its seed in it, on the earth;" and it was so.
Read commentary →Exodus 4:1
Moses answered, "But, behold, they will not believe me, nor listen to my voice; for they will say, 'The Lord has not appeared to you.'"
Read commentary →Exodus 4:8
"It will happen, if they will neither believe you nor listen to the voice of the first sign, that they will believe the voice of the latter sign.
Read commentary →Exodus 4:9
It will happen, if they will not believe even these two signs, neither listen to your voice, that you shall take of the water of the river, and pour it on the dry land. The water which you take out of the river will become blood on the dry land."
Read commentary →Exodus 4:10
Moses said to the Lord, "Oh, Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before now, nor since you have spoken to your servant; for I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue."
Read commentary →Exodus 4:31
The people believed, and when they heard that the Lord had visited the children of Israel, and that he had seen their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshiped.
Read commentary →Exodus 6:12
Moses spoke before the Lord, saying, "Behold, the children of Israel haven't listened to me. How then shall Pharaoh listen to me, who am of uncircumcised lips?"
Read commentary →Exodus 6:30
Moses said before the Lord, "Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh listen to me?"
Read commentary →Exodus 7:16
You shall tell him, 'The Lord, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to you, saying, "Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness:" and behold, until now you haven't listened.
Read commentary →Exodus 7:17
Thus says the Lord, "In this you shall know that I am the Lord. Behold, I will strike with the rod that is in my hand on the waters which are in the river, and they shall be turned to blood.
Read commentary →Exodus 8:1
The Lord spoke to Moses, Go in to Pharaoh, and tell him, "This is what the Lord says, 'Let my people go, that they may serve me.
Read commentary →Exodus 8:20
The Lord said to Moses, "Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh; behold, he comes forth to the water; and tell him, 'This is what the Lord says, "Let my people go, that they may serve me.
Read commentary →Exodus 8:22
I will set apart in that day the land of Goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there; to the end you may know that I am the Lord in the midst of the earth.
Read commentary →Exodus 9:1
Then the Lord said to Moses, "Go in to Pharaoh, and tell him, 'This is what the Lord, the God of the Hebrews, says: "Let my people go, that they may serve me.
Read commentary →Exodus 9:4
The Lord will make a distinction between the livestock of Israel and the livestock of Egypt; and there shall nothing die of all that belongs to the children of Israel."'"
Read commentary →Exodus 9:13
The Lord said to Moses, "Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh, and tell him, 'This is what the Lord, the God of the Hebrews, says: "Let my people go, that they may serve me.
Read commentary →Exodus 9:26
Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, there was no hail.
Read commentary →Deuteronomy 7:9
Know therefore that the Lord your God, he is God, the faithful God, who keeps covenant and loving kindness with them who love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations,
Read commentary →Deuteronomy 9:23
When the Lord sent you from Kadesh Barnea, saying, "Go up and possess the land which I have given you"; then you rebelled against the commandment of the Lord your God, and you did not believe him, nor listen to his voice.
Read commentary →1 Kings 2:35
The king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his place over the army; and the king put Zadok the priest in the place of Abiathar.
Read commentary →1 Kings 8:26
"Now therefore, God of Israel, please let your word be verified, which you spoke to your servant David my father.
Read commentary →1 Chronicles 9:22
All these who were chosen to be porters in the thresholds were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their office of trust.
Read commentary →1 Chronicles 9:26
for the four chief porters, who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.
Read commentary →1 Chronicles 9:31
Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the office of trust over the things that were baked in pans.
Read commentary →2 Chronicles 1:9
Now, Lord God, let your promise to David my father be established; for you have made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude.
Read commentary →2 Chronicles 6:17
Now therefore, Lord, the God of Israel, let your word be verified, which you spoke to your servant David.
Read commentary →Esther 2:7
He brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle's daughter; for she had neither father nor mother. The maiden was fair and beautiful; and when her father and mother were dead, Mordecai took her for his own daughter.
Read commentary →Job 9:16
If I had called, and he had answered me, yet I wouldn't believe that he listened to my voice.
Read commentary →Psalms 5:9
For there is no faithfulness in their mouth. Their heart is destruction. Their throat is an open tomb; with their tongue they are deceitful.
Read commentary →Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
Read commentary →Proverbs 1:8
My son, listen to your father's instruction, and do not forsake your mother's teaching:
Read commentary →Proverbs 1:32
For the backsliding of the simple will kill them. The careless ease of fools will destroy them.
Read commentary →Proverbs 3:1
My son, do not forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments:
Read commentary →Proverbs 3:21
My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion:
Read commentary →Proverbs 3:25
Do not be afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes:
Read commentary →Proverbs 4:4
He taught me, and said to me: "Let your heart retain my words. Keep my commandments, and live.
Read commentary →Proverbs 4:12
When you go, your steps will not be hampered. When you run, you will not stumble.
Read commentary →Proverbs 4:23
Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.
Read commentary →Proverbs 5:7
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me. Do not depart from the words of my mouth.
Read commentary →Proverbs 6:20
My son, keep your father's commandment, and do not forsake your mother's teaching.
Read commentary →Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lamp, and the Law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
Read commentary →Proverbs 7:24
Now therefore, sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words of my mouth.
Read commentary →Proverbs 8:9
They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.
Read commentary →Proverbs 8:10
Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.
Read commentary →Proverbs 8:19
My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; my yield than choice silver.
Read commentary →Proverbs 8:34
Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts.
Read commentary →Proverbs 9:3
She has sent out her maidens. She cries from the highest places of the city:
Read commentary →Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Read commentary →Proverbs 9:18
But he doesn't know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.
Read commentary →Isaiah 1:21
How the faithful city has become a prostitute! She was full of justice; righteousness lodged in her, but now murderers.
Read commentary →Isaiah 6:5
Then I said, "Woe is me! For I am undone, because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!"
Read commentary →Isaiah 6:8
I heard the Lord's voice, saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here I am. Send me!"
Read commentary →Isaiah 7:9
and the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. If you will not believe, surely you shall not be established.'"
Read commentary →Isaiah 8:2
and I will take for myself faithful witnesses to testify: Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah."
Read commentary →Isaiah 9:9
All the people will know, including Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria, who say in pride and in arrogance of heart,
Read commentary →Jeremiah 5:1
"Run back and forth through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places of it, if you can find a man, if there are any who does justly, who seeks truth; and I will pardon her.
Read commentary →Jeremiah 5:3
O Lord, do your eyes not look on truth? You have stricken them, but they were not grieved. You have consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction. They have made their faces harder than a rock. They have refused to return.
Read commentary →Jeremiah 7:28
You shall tell them, 'This is the nation that has not listened to the voice of the Lord their God, nor received instruction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth.
Read commentary →Lamentations 4:5
Those who ate delicacies are destitute in the streets. Those who were brought up in purple embrace ash heaps.
Read commentary →Lamentations 4:12
The kings of the earth did not believe, neither all the inhabitants of the world, that the adversary or the enemy would enter into the gates of Jerusalem.
Read commentary →Hosea 2:20
I will even betroth you to me in faithfulness; and you shall know the Lord.
Read commentary →Hosea 5:9
Ephraim will become a desolation in the day of rebuke. Among the tribes of Israel, I have made known that which will surely be.
Read commentary →Jonah 3:5
The people of Nineveh believed God; and they proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them even to the least of them.
Read commentary →Micah 7:5
Do not trust in a neighbor. Do not put confidence in a friend. With the woman lying in your embrace, be careful of the words of your mouth!
Read commentary →Habakkuk 1:5
"Look among the nations, watch, and wonder marvelously; for I am working a work in your days, which you will not believe though it is told you.
Read commentary →Habakkuk 2:4
Behold, his soul is puffed up. It is not upright in him, but the righteous will live by his faith.
Read commentary →Matthew 2:10
And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.
Read commentary →Matthew 3:5
Then people from Jerusalem, all of Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him,
Read commentary →Matthew 3:7
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for his baptism he said to them, "You offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Read commentary →Matthew 4:23
And he went about in all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people.
Read commentary →Matthew 4:24
And the report about him went out into all Syria, and they brought to him all who were sick, afflicted with various diseases and torments, possessed with demons, epileptics, and paralytics; and he healed them.
Read commentary →Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Read commentary →Matthew 5:11
"Blessed are you when men insult you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Read commentary →Matthew 5:12
Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Read commentary →Matthew 5:22
But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother, 'You good-for-nothing!' shall be in danger of the council; and whoever shall say, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of the fire of hell.
Read commentary →Matthew 6:1
"Be careful that you do not do your acts of charity before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
Read commentary →Matthew 6:30
But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won't he much more clothe you, you of little faith?
Read commentary →Matthew 7:21
Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Read commentary →Matthew 7:22
Many will tell me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, did not we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?'
Read commentary →Matthew 7:26
And everyone who hears these words of mine, and does not do them will be like a foolish man, who built his house on the sand.
Read commentary →Matthew 8:2
And behold, a leper came to him and worshiped him, saying, "Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean."
Read commentary →Matthew 8:3
And he stretched out his hand, and touched him, saying, "I want to. Be made clean." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
Read commentary →Matthew 8:8
And the centurion answered, "Lord, I'm not worthy for you to come under my roof. Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
Read commentary →Matthew 8:10
And when Jesus heard it, he marveled, and said to those who followed, "Truly I tell you, I have not found so great a faith with anyone in Israel.
Read commentary →Matthew 8:12
but the sons of the Kingdom will be thrown out into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth."
Read commentary →Matthew 8:13
And Jesus said to the centurion, "Go your way. Let it be done for you as you have believed." And his servant was healed in that hour.
Read commentary →Matthew 8:16
And when evening came, they brought to him many possessed with demons. He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick;
Read commentary →Matthew 8:26
And he said to them, "Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?" Then he got up, rebuked the wind and the sea, and there was a great calm.
Read commentary →Matthew 8:27
And the men marveled, saying, "What kind of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?"
Read commentary →Matthew 8:29
And behold, they shouted, saying, "What do we have to do with you, Jesus, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?"
Read commentary →Matthew 8:32
And he said to them, "Go!" And they came out, and went into the herd of pigs: and behold, the whole herd of pigs rushed down the cliff into the sea, and died in the water.
Read commentary →Matthew 8:34
And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus. When they saw him, they begged that he would depart from their borders.
Read commentary →Matthew 9:1
And he entered into a boat, and crossed over, and came into his own city.
Read commentary →Matthew 9:2
And behold, they brought to him a man who was paralyzed, lying on a bed. And Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, "Son, cheer up! Your sins are forgiven."
Read commentary →Matthew 9:8
But when the multitudes saw it, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
Read commentary →Matthew 9:14
Then John's disciples came to him, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?"
Read commentary →Matthew 9:18
While he told these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped him, saying, "My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live."
Read commentary →Matthew 9:22
But Jesus, turning around and seeing her, said, "Daughter, cheer up! Your faith has made you well." And the woman was made well from that hour.
Read commentary →Matthew 9:23
And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the flute players, and the crowd in noisy disorder,
Read commentary →Matthew 9:25
But when the crowd was put out, he entered in, took her by the hand, and the girl arose.
Read commentary →Matthew 9:28
And when he had come into the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They told him, "Yes, Lord."
Read commentary →Matthew 9:29
Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you."
Read commentary →Matthew 9:34
But the Pharisees said, "By the prince of the demons, he casts out demons."
Read commentary →Matthew 9:35
And Jesus went about all the cities and the villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the Good News of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness.
Read commentary →Mark 1:14
Now after John was taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the Good News of God,
Read commentary →Mark 1:21
They went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught.
Read commentary →Mark 1:26
The unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him.
Read commentary →Mark 1:27
They were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, "What is this? A new teaching? For with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him!"
Read commentary →Mark 1:31
And he came and took her by the hand, and raised her up. The fever left her, and she served them.
Read commentary →Mark 1:32
At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to him all who were sick, and those who were possessed by demons.
Read commentary →Mark 1:34
He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew him.
Read commentary →Mark 1:39
He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out demons.
Read commentary →Mark 2:2
And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even around the door; and he spoke the word to them.
Read commentary →Mark 2:5
Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, "Son, your sins are forgiven you."
Read commentary →Mark 2:12
And he arose immediately, and took up the mat, and went out in front of them all; so that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, "We never saw anything like this!"
Read commentary →Mark 3:1
He entered again into the synagogue, and there was a man there who had his hand withered.
Read commentary →Mark 3:11
The unclean spirits, whenever they saw him, fell down before him, and shouted, "You are the Son of God!"
Read commentary →Mark 3:22
The scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, "He has Beelzebul," and, "By the prince of the demons he casts out the demons."
Read commentary →Mark 4:5
Others fell on the rocky ground, where it had little soil, and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of soil.
Read commentary →Mark 4:16
These are those who are sown on the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy.
Read commentary →Mark 4:17
They have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.
Read commentary →Mark 4:28
For the earth bears fruit: first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.
Read commentary →Mark 4:40
And he said to them, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"
Read commentary →Mark 5:2
When he had come out of the boat, immediately a man with an unclean spirit met him out of the tombs.
Read commentary →Mark 5:5
Always, night and day, in the tombs and in the mountains, he was crying out, and cutting himself with stones.
Read commentary →Mark 5:13
He gave them permission. The unclean spirits came out and entered into the pigs. The herd of about two thousand rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and they were drowned in the sea.
Read commentary →Mark 5:18
As he was entering into the boat, he who had been possessed by demons begged him that he might be with him.
Read commentary →Mark 5:22
One of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, came; and seeing him, he fell at his feet,
Read commentary →Mark 5:24
And he went with him, and a great multitude followed him, and they pressed upon him on all sides.
Read commentary →Mark 5:34
And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be cured of your disease."
Read commentary →Mark 5:35
While he was still speaking, people came from the synagogue ruler's house saying, "Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any more?"
Read commentary →Mark 5:41
Taking the child by the hand, he said to her, "Talitha koum!" which means, being interpreted, "Girl, I tell you, get up!"
Read commentary →Mark 5:42
And immediately the girl rose up and walked, for she was twelve years old. They were amazed with great amazement.
Read commentary →Mark 6:1
And he went out from there and came into his own country, and his disciples followed him.
Read commentary →Mark 6:2
When the Sabbath had come, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many hearing him were astonished, saying, "Where did this man get these things?" and, "What is the wisdom that is given to this man, that such mighty works come about by his hands?
Read commentary →Mark 6:4
Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house."
Read commentary →Mark 6:7
And he called to himself the twelve, and began to send them out two by two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits.
Read commentary →Mark 6:15
But others said, "He is Elijah." Others said, "He is a prophet, like one of the prophets."
Read commentary →Mark 6:51
He got into the boat with them; and the wind ceased, and they were very amazed among themselves;
Read commentary →Mark 7:7
But in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.'
Read commentary →Mark 7:25
For a woman, whose little daughter had an unclean spirit, having heard of him, immediately came and fell down at his feet.
Read commentary →Mark 7:28
But she answered him, "Yes, Sir. Yet even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs."
Read commentary →Mark 7:35
Immediately his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was released, and he spoke clearly.
Read commentary →Mark 8:11
The Pharisees came out and began to question him, seeking from him a sign from heaven, and testing him.
Read commentary →Mark 8:13
He left them, and again entering into a boat, departed to the other side.
Read commentary →Mark 9:19
He answered him, "Unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to me."
Read commentary →Mark 9:20
They brought him to him, and when he saw him, immediately the spirit convulsed him, and he fell on the ground, wallowing and foaming at the mouth.
Read commentary →Mark 9:23
Jesus said to him, "'If you can?' All things are possible to him who believes."
Read commentary →Mark 9:24
Immediately the father of the child exclaimed, "I believe. Help my unbelief!"
Read commentary →Mark 9:25
When Jesus saw that a multitude came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to him, "You deaf and mute spirit, I command you, come out of him, and never enter him again!"
Read commentary →Mark 9:26
Having screamed, and convulsed greatly, it came out of him. The boy became like one dead; so much that most of them said, "He is dead."
Read commentary →Mark 9:42
Whoever will cause one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him if he was thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around his neck.
Read commentary →Luke 1:2
even as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word delivered them to us,
Read commentary →Luke 1:20
Behold, you will be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things will happen, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time."
Read commentary →Luke 1:26
Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
Read commentary →Luke 1:45
Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!"
Read commentary →Luke 1:64
His mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.
Read commentary →Luke 2:4
Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;
Read commentary →Luke 2:10
The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
Read commentary →Luke 3:7
He said therefore to the multitudes who went out to be baptized by him, "You offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Read commentary →Luke 4:6
The devil said to him, "I will give you all this authority, and their glory, for it has been delivered to me; and I give it to whomever I want.
Read commentary →Luke 4:16
He came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. He entered, as was his custom, into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read.
Read commentary →Luke 4:41
Demons also came out from many, crying out, and saying, "You are the Son of God!" Rebuking them, he did not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Messiah.
Read commentary →Luke 5:6
When they had done this, they caught a great multitude of fish, and their net was breaking.
Read commentary →Luke 5:8
But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, Lord."
Read commentary →Luke 5:26
Amazement took hold on all, and they glorified God. They were filled with fear, saying, "We have seen strange things today."
Read commentary →Luke 6:6
It also happened on another Sabbath that he entered into the synagogue and taught. There was a man there, and his right hand was withered.
Read commentary →Luke 6:21
Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
Read commentary →Luke 6:23
Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven, for their fathers did the same thing to the prophets.
Read commentary →Luke 7:6
Jesus went with them. When he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, "Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy for you to come under my roof.
Read commentary →Luke 7:16
Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and, "God has visited his people!"
Read commentary →Luke 7:22
Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John the things which you have seen and heard: that the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.
Read commentary →Luke 7:24
When John's messengers had departed, he began to tell the multitudes about John, "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
Read commentary →Luke 7:33
For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, 'He has a demon.'
Read commentary →Luke 7:39
Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said to himself, "This man, if he were a prophet, would have perceived who and what kind of woman this is who touches him, that she is a sinner."
Read commentary →Luke 7:49
Those who sat at the table with him began to say to themselves, "Who is this who even forgives sins?"
Read commentary →Luke 8:1
It happened soon afterwards, that he went about through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the Kingdom of God. With him were the twelve,
Read commentary →Luke 8:6
Other seed fell on the rock, and as soon as it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture.
Read commentary →Luke 8:13
Those on the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; but these have no root, who believe for a while, then fall away in time of temptation.
Read commentary →Luke 8:25
He said to them, "Where is your faith?" Being afraid they marveled, saying one to another, "Who is this, then, that he commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him?"
Read commentary →Luke 8:28
When he saw Jesus, he shouted, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, "What do I have to do with you, Jesus, you Son of the Most High God? I beg you, do not torment me!"
Read commentary →Luke 8:33
The demons came out from the man, and entered into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake, and were drowned.
Read commentary →Luke 8:37
All the people of the surrounding country of the Geresenes asked him to depart from them, for they were very much afraid. He entered into the boat, and returned.
Read commentary →Luke 8:38
But the man from whom the demons had gone out begged him that he might go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,
Read commentary →Luke 8:49
While he still spoke, one from the ruler of the synagogue's house came, saying to him, "Your daughter is dead. Do not trouble the Teacher."
Read commentary →Luke 8:50
But Jesus hearing it, answered him, "Do not be afraid. Only believe, and she will be healed."
Read commentary →Luke 9:1
He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
Read commentary →Luke 9:6
They departed, and went throughout the villages, proclaiming the Good News, and healing everywhere.
Read commentary →Luke 9:39
Behold, a spirit takes him, he suddenly cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams, and it hardly departs from him, bruising him severely.
Read commentary →Luke 9:41
Jesus answered, "Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here."
Read commentary →Luke 9:42
While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
Read commentary →Luke 9:43
They were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,
Read commentary →Luke 9:47
Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side,
Read commentary →Luke 9:62
But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God."
Read commentary →John 1:12
But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become God's children, to those who believe in his name:
Read commentary →John 1:45
Philip found Nathanael, and said to him, "We have found him, of whom Moses in the Law, and the Prophets, wrote: Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph."
Read commentary →John 2:23
Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in his name, observing his signs which he did.
Read commentary →John 3:12
If I told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?
Read commentary →John 3:18
He who believes in him is not judged. He who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God.
Read commentary →John 3:31
He who comes from above is above all. He who is from the Earth belongs to the Earth, and speaks of the Earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.
Read commentary →John 3:36
One who believes in the Son has eternal life, but one who disobeys the Son won't see life, but the wrath of God remains on him."
Read commentary →John 4:1
Therefore when Jesus knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John
Read commentary →John 4:7
A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give me a drink."
Read commentary →John 4:10
Jesus answered her, "If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water."
Read commentary →John 4:21
Jesus said to her, "Woman, believe me, the hour comes, when neither in this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, will you worship the Father.
Read commentary →John 4:38
I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor."
Read commentary →John 4:39
From that city many of the Samaritans believed in him because of the word of the woman, who testified, "He told me everything that I did."
Read commentary →John 4:48
Jesus therefore said to him, "Unless you see signs and wonders, you will in no way believe."
Read commentary →John 5:28
Do not marvel at this, for the hour comes, in which all that are in the tombs will hear his voice,
Read commentary →John 5:38
You do not have his word living in you; because you do not believe him whom he sent.
Read commentary →John 5:39
"You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and these are they which testify about me.
Read commentary →John 5:44
How can you believe, who receive glory from one another, and you do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
Read commentary →John 6:30
They said therefore to him, "What then do you do for a sign, that we may see, and believe you? What work do you do?
Read commentary →John 6:39
This is the will of him who sent me, that of all he has given to me I should lose nothing, but should raise him up at the last day.
Read commentary →John 6:44
No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up in the last day.
Read commentary →John 6:45
It is written in the Prophets, 'They will all be taught by God.' Therefore everyone who hears from the Father, and has learned, comes to me.
Read commentary →John 6:64
But there are some of you who do not believe." For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.
Read commentary →John 6:65
He said, "For this cause have I said to you that no one can come to me, unless it is given to him by the Father."
Read commentary →John 6:70
Jesus answered them, "Did not I choose you, the twelve, and one of you is a devil?"
Read commentary →John 7:23
If a boy receives circumcision on the Sabbath, that the Law of Moses may not be broken, are you angry with me, because I made a man completely healthy on the Sabbath?
Read commentary →John 7:31
But of the multitude, many believed in him. They said, "When the Messiah comes, he won't do more signs than those which this man has done, will he?"
Read commentary →John 7:32
The Pharisees heard the multitude murmuring these things concerning him, and the chief priests and the Pharisees sent officers to arrest him.
Read commentary →John 7:38
He who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, from within him will flow rivers of living water."
Read commentary →John 7:39
But he said this about the Spirit, which those believing in him were to receive. For the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.
Read commentary →John 7:45
The officers therefore came to the chief priests and Pharisees, and they said to them, "Why did you not bring him?"
Read commentary →John 8:24
I said therefore to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I am he, you will die in your sins."
Read commentary →John 8:28
Jesus therefore said to them, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and I do nothing of myself, but as the Father taught me, I say these things.
Read commentary →John 8:31
Jesus therefore said to those Judeans who had believed him, "If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples.
Read commentary →John 8:35
A bondservant does not live in the house forever. A son remains forever.
Read commentary →John 8:37
I know that you are Abraham's seed, yet you seek to kill me, because my word finds no place in you.
Read commentary →John 8:39
They answered him, "Our father is Abraham." Jesus said to them, "If you were Abraham's children, you would do the works of Abraham.
Read commentary →John 8:44
You are of your father, the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar, and its father.
Read commentary →John 8:48
Then the Judeans answered him, "Do not we say well that you are a Samaritan, and have a demon?"
Read commentary →John 8:52
Then the Judeans said to him, "Now we know that you have a demon. Abraham died, and the prophets; and you say, 'If a man keeps my word, he will never taste of death.'
Read commentary →John 8:53
Are you greater than our father, Abraham, who died? The prophets died. Who do you make yourself out to be?"
Read commentary →John 9:18
The Jewish leaders therefore did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and had received his sight, until they called the parents of him who had received his sight,
Read commentary →John 9:22
His parents said these things because they feared the Jewish leaders; for the Jewish leaders had already agreed that if any man would confess him as the Messiah, he would be put out of the synagogue.
Read commentary →Acts 3:6
But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"
Read commentary →Acts 3:16
By faith in his name, his name has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which is through him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
Read commentary →Acts 4:4
But many of those who heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.
Read commentary →Acts 4:21
When they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people; for everyone glorified God for that which was done.
Read commentary →Acts 4:23
Being let go, they came to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them.
Read commentary →Acts 4:32
The multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul. Not one of them claimed that anything of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.
Read commentary →Acts 5:12
By the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. They were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.
Read commentary →Acts 5:14
More believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women.
Read commentary →Acts 5:26
Then the captain went with the officers, and brought them without violence, for they were afraid that the people might stone them.
Read commentary →Acts 5:41
They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.
Read commentary →Acts 6:1
Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, a complaint arose from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily service.
Read commentary →Acts 6:8
Stephen, full of grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.
Read commentary →Acts 8:7
For unclean spirits came out of many of those who had them. They came out, crying with a loud voice. Many who had been paralyzed and lame were healed.
Read commentary →Acts 8:12
But when they believed Philip proclaiming good news concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Read commentary →Acts 8:13
Simon himself also believed. Being baptized, he continued with Philip. Seeing signs and great miracles occurring, he was amazed.
Read commentary →Acts 9:26
When Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join himself to the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple.
Read commentary →Acts 9:29
He spoke and disputed against the Hellenists, but they were seeking to kill him.
Read commentary →Acts 9:34
Peter said to him, "Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed!" Immediately he arose.
Read commentary →Acts 9:35
All who lived at Lydda and in Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.
Read commentary →Acts 9:41
He gave her his hand, and raised her up. Calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
Read commentary →Acts 9:42
And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.
Read commentary →Romans 1:17
For in it is revealed God's righteousness from faith to faith. As it is written, "But the righteous shall live by faith."
Read commentary →Romans 3:3
For what if some were without faith? Will their lack of faith nullify the faithfulness of God?
Read commentary →Romans 3:25
whom God set forth to be an atoning sacrifice, through faith in his blood, for a demonstration of his righteousness through the passing over of prior sins, in God's forbearance;
Read commentary →Romans 3:28
We maintain therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.
Read commentary →Romans 3:31
Do we then nullify the law through faith? May it never be! No, we establish the law.
Read commentary →Romans 4:3
For what does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness."
Read commentary →Romans 4:5
But to him who does not work, but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness.
Read commentary →Romans 4:14
For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void, and the promise is made of no effect.
Read commentary →Romans 4:16
For this cause it is of faith, that it may be according to grace, to the end that the promise may be sure to all the seed, not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all.
Read commentary →Romans 4:18
Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, "So will your seed be."
Read commentary →Romans 4:19
Without being weakened in faith, he considered his own body, already having been worn out, (he being about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah's womb.
Read commentary →Romans 5:1
Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
Read commentary →Romans 6:8
But if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him;
Read commentary →Romans 9:32
Why? Because they did not seek it by faith, but as it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone;
Read commentary →1 Corinthians 1:9
God is faithful, through whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Read commentary →1 Corinthians 4:2
Here, moreover, it is required of stewards, that they be found faithful.
Read commentary →1 Corinthians 7:13
The woman who has an unbelieving husband, and he is content to live with her, let her not leave her husband.
Read commentary →2 Corinthians 1:24
Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are fellow workers with you for your joy. For you stand firm in faith.
Read commentary →2 Corinthians 4:13
But having the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written, "I believed, and therefore I spoke." We also believe, and therefore also we speak;
Read commentary →2 Corinthians 6:14
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?
Read commentary →2 Corinthians 8:7
But as you abound in everything, in faith, utterance, knowledge, all earnestness, and in our love toward you, see that you also abound in this grace.
Read commentary →Galatians 3:7
Know therefore that those who are of faith, the same are children of Abraham.
Read commentary →Galatians 3:9
So then, those who are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham.
Read commentary →Galatians 3:12
The law is not of faith, but, "The man who does them will live by them."
Read commentary →Galatians 3:23
But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, confined for the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
Read commentary →Ephesians 1:15
For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and the love which you have toward all the saints,
Read commentary →Ephesians 2:8
for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,
Read commentary →Ephesians 6:23
Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Read commentary →Philippians 2:19
But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered up when I know how you are doing.
Read commentary →Colossians 1:4
having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which you have toward all the saints,
Read commentary →Colossians 1:23
if it is so that you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Good News which you heard, which is being proclaimed in all creation under heaven; of which I, Paul, was made a servant.
Read commentary →Colossians 2:7
rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, even as you were taught, abounding in it in thanksgiving.
Read commentary →Colossians 4:9
together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you everything that is going on here.
Read commentary →1 Thessalonians 1:7
so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.
Read commentary →1 Thessalonians 4:14
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.
Read commentary →2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you, and guard you from the evil one.
Read commentary →1 Timothy 1:14
The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
Read commentary →1 Timothy 1:15
The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
Read commentary →1 Timothy 5:16
If any woman who believes has widows, let her assist them, and do not let the church be burdened; that it might help those widows who are truly in need.
Read commentary →1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.
Read commentary →2 Timothy 2:11
This saying is faithful: "For if we died with him, we will also live with him.
Read commentary →2 Timothy 2:22
Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Read commentary →Titus 3:8
This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;
Read commentary →Hebrews 3:2
who was faithful to him who appointed him, as also was Moses in all his house.
Read commentary →Hebrews 3:5
Moses indeed was faithful in all his house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were afterward to be spoken,
Read commentary →Hebrews 4:3
For we who have believed do enter into that rest, even as he has said, "As I swore in my wrath, they will not enter into my rest;" although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
Read commentary →James 1:6
But let him ask in faith, without any doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed.
Read commentary →James 2:1
My brothers, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with partiality.
Read commentary →James 2:14
What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him?
Read commentary →James 2:18
Yes, a man will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without works, and I by my works will show you my faith.
Read commentary →James 2:19
You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe, and shudder.
Read commentary →James 2:20
But do you want to know, foolish man, that faith apart from works is dead?
Read commentary →James 2:26
For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.
Read commentary →1 Peter 2:7
For you who believe therefore is the honor, but for those who do not believe, "The stone which the builders rejected, has become the chief cornerstone,"
Read commentary →1 Peter 5:12
Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!
Read commentary →2 Peter 1:5
Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
Read commentary →1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Read commentary →1 John 3:23
This is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, even as he commanded us.
Read commentary →1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Read commentary →1 John 4:16
We know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.
Read commentary →1 John 5:1
Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God. Whoever loves the Father also loves the child who is born of him.
Read commentary →1 John 5:5
Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
Read commentary →1 John 5:10
He who believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself. He who does not believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given concerning his Son.
Read commentary →1 John 5:13
These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.
Read commentary →3 John 1:5
Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers.
Read commentary →Jude 1:20
But you, beloved, keep building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.
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What does the Bible say about building faith?
Romans 10:17 says faith comes through hearing the word of Christ — making scripture reading and preaching central to faith development. Hebrews 12:1-2 points to fixing our eyes on Jesus as the author and perfecter of faith. James 2:17 adds that faith without action is dead — meaning faith grows as it is exercised in obedience and practice.
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Ephesians 2:8-9 describes it: 'For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast.' Saving faith is not just intellectual assent (James 2:19 notes that even demons believe and tremble) but a trust in Jesus Christ that involves submission of the will and a changed life.