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Bible Verses About Life

Bible verses on the meaning of life — purpose, eternity, daily living.

13 verses · curated by hand

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492 passages mentioning “life” across WEB & KJV — beyond the curated set above.

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  1. Galatians 2:20

    “I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ lives in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.”

  2. Galatians 3:21

    “Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not! For if there had been a law given which could make alive, most certainly righteousness would have been of the law.”

  3. Galatians 6:8

    “For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption. But he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.”

  4. Ephesians 4:18

    “being darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardening of their hearts;”

  5. Ephesians 4:22

    “that you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man, that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit;”

  6. Philippians 1:20

    “according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.”

  7. Philippians 1:27

    “Only let your way of life be worthy of the Good News of Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the Good News;”

  8. Philippians 2:16

    “holding up the word of life; that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ, that I didn’t run in vain nor labor in vain.”

  9. Philippians 2:30

    “because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.”

  10. Philippians 4:3

    “Yes, I beg you also, true partner, help these women, for they labored with me in the Good News, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.”

  11. Colossians 3:3

    “For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.”

  12. Colossians 3:4

    “When Christ, our life, is revealed, then you will also be revealed with him in glory.”

  13. 1 Thessalonians 4:11

    “and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you;”

  14. 1 Timothy 1:16

    “However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience, for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.”

  15. 1 Timothy 2:2

    “for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.”

  16. 1 Timothy 4:8

    “For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.”

  17. 1 Timothy 4:12

    “Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.”

  18. 1 Timothy 6:12

    “Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.”

  19. 1 Timothy 6:13

    “I command you before God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate testified the good confession,”

  20. 1 Timothy 6:19

    “laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.”

Frequently asked

Questions about life in the Bible

What does the Bible say about the meaning of life?
Ecclesiastes argues that life "under the sun" is fleeting, but Ecclesiastes 12:13 concludes: "Fear God and keep his commandments — this is the whole duty of man." John 10:10 records Jesus saying he came that we may have life "abundantly."
Which Bible verse is best about life?
John 10:10, Romans 8:28, and Jeremiah 29:11 are the three most-shared verses about life's meaning, purpose, and the patience required to walk through it.
What does the Bible say about purpose?
Jeremiah 29:11 promises "plans to give you hope and a future." Ephesians 2:10 says we are God's workmanship, created for good works prepared in advance. Purpose is given, not invented.