The Bible is full of treasures condensed into every book. This source of wealth is available to all of us with depth but also simplicity. That's why we've selected a series of short verses that will help you learn, reflect, memorize, and share God's Word.
Read, meditate, memorize, and spread the Holy Scriptures wherever you go. These little seeds are precious and will bless your day!
Short verses about Faith
Through these verses, you will learn precious lessons about faith. Walk confidently in the Lord and even in difficulties faith will sustain you!
"For we live by faith, not by sight."
- 2 Corinthians 5:7
"For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith."
- 1 John 5:4
"Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ."
- Romans 10:17
"In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."
- James 2:17
“But my righteous one will live by faith.
And I take no pleasure
in the one who shrinks back.”
- Hebrews 10:38
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God."
-Ephesians 2:8
"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."
- Hebrews 11:1
"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,"
- Romans 5:1
"5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all."
- Ephesians 4:5-6
Short motivational verses
With motivation we push on through with intention acting with consistency on a daily basis. Let Christ and His Word be the force that drives you to win every day!
"I can do all this through him who gives me strength.'
- Philippians 4:13
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,"
- Colossians 3:23
"for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose."
- Philippians 2:13
"What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"
- Romans 8:31
"He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak."
- Isaiah 40:29
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."
- Ephesians 6:10
"And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good."
- 2 Thessalonians 3:13
"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
- Phillipians 3:14
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
- Joshua 1:9
Short verses about Trust
In order to trust the Lord, we need to know him very well. We would hardly trust our lives in the hands of strangers. Approach God with confidence and develop sincere intimacy with him.
"Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion,
which cannot be shaken but endures forever."
- Psalm 125:1
"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."
- 2 Timothy 1:7
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
- 1 Peter 5:7
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
- Proverbs 3:5
"Trust in the Lord forever,
for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal."
- Isaiah 26:4
"Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him and he will do this:"
- Psalm 37:5
"I know that you can do all things;
no purpose of yours can be thwarted."
- Job 42:2
Short verses about Hope
Hope points us to the future. Even if everything seems lost, put your hope in God and you will see that all will be fulfilled. Keep your expectations firm in the Word and promises of the Lord. He is faithful!
“But now, Lord, what do I look for?
My hope is in you."
- Psalm 39:7
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful."
- Hebrews 10:23
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life."
- Proverbs 13:12
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
- Matthew 11:28
"Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold."
- 2 Corinthians 3:12
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
- John 16:33
"Cast your cares on the Lord
and he will sustain you;
he will never let
the righteous be shaken."
- Psalm 55:22
"All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure."
- 1 John 3:3
"There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;"
- Ephesians 4:4
"Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the Lord."
- Psalm 31:24
Small verses to Memorize
"I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you."
- Psalm 119:11
"But whoever loves God is known by God."
- 1 Corinthians 8:3
"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
- John 8:32
"Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth."
- John 17:17
"Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
- John 14:6
"Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent."
- John 17:3
"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
- 1 Corinthians 15:57
"For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth."
- 2 Corinthians 13:8
Short verses about Love
Love is the bond of perfection. As we get to know Jesus and His Word better, we become more and more skilledx at loving. Fill yourself with this Good perfume and spread it around the world... God is love!
"Do everything in love."
- 1 Corinthians 16:14
"And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister."
- 1 John 4:21
"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."
- 1 John 4:8
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."
- Mark 12:30
"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you."
- John 15:12
"It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
- 1 Corinthians 13:7
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
- 1 Corinthians 13:13
"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
- John 13:35
"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good."
- Romans 12:9
"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
- Galatians 6:2
Short Verses on Safety and Security
God's Word teaches us that He always protects His people. Pray and seek divine protection for your life and family every day. The Lord delivers us from evil.
“The Lord bless you
and keep you;"
- Numbers 6:24
"A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you."
- Psalms 91:7
"But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one."
- 2 Thessalonians 3:3
"My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one."
- John 17:15
"The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble."
- Psalm 9:9
"A miktam of David.
1 Keep me safe, my God,
for in you I take refuge."- Psalm 16:1
"Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes."
- Ephesians 6:11
"It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in humans."
- Psalm 118:8
"But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him,
on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,"
- Psalm 33:18
"In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, Lord,
make me dwell in safety."
- Psalm 4:8
Short verses of gratitude
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
His love endures forever."
- Psalm 136:1
"I thank my God every time I remember you."
- Philippians 1:3
"always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
- Ephesians 5:20
"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
- 1 Corinthians 15:57
"give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
"Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!"
- 2 Corinthians 9:15
"and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light."
- Colossians 1:12
"I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers."
- Ephesians 1:16
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever."
- 1 Chronicles 16:34
Short verses for evangelizing
The media and social networks are good tools for sharing faith, love, and hope. We can take advantage of these opportunities, and proclaim the Good News of the Gospel!
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
- John 3:16
"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,"
- Acts 3:19
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
- 1 John 1:9
"“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”"
- Mark 1:15
"Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper,
but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy."
- Proverbs 28:13
"Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
- Acts 2:38
"Produce fruit in keeping with repentance."
- Matthew 3:8
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile."
- Romans 1:16
"Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded."
- James 4:8
"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—"
- Ephesians 2:8
"In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
- Luke 15:10
Short verses about God's calling
God has called us to a new life and an eternal hope. He has chosen to love us and invites us to always be in his wonderful presence. If you've already accepted this invitation, it's time to extend it to others...
"The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it."
- 1 Thessalonians 5:24
"God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord."
- 1 Corinthians 1:9
“For many are invited, but few are chosen.”
- Matthew 22:14
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
before you were born I set you apart;
I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
- Jeremiah 1:5
"For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,"
- Colossians 1:13
“No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day."
- John 6:44
"All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away."
- John 6:37
"being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
- Philippians 1:6
Short verses from the book of Psalms
"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing."
- Psalm 23:1
"Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path."
- Psalm 119:105
"Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him and he will do this:"
- Psalm 37:5
"You have searched me, Lord,
and you know me."
- Psalm 139:1
"Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."
- Psalm 91:1
"The wicked borrow and do not repay,
but the righteous give generously;"
- Psalm 37:21
"no harm will overtake you,
no disaster will come near your tent."
- Psalm 91:10
"Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth."
- Psalm 100:1
"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
His love endures forever."
- Psalm 136:1
"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord."
- Psalm 150:6