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15 Bible Verses About Purpose in Life

The 15 most-voted scriptures about Purpose in Life, from 10 books (Matthew, Psalm, Romans and 7 more), ranked by the OpenBible.info community.

Matthew 28:19–20

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19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

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19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

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19Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

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Romans 8:28

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And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

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And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

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We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.

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Romans 12:2

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Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

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And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

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Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

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Psalm 138:8

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The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—do not abandon the works of Your hands.

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The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

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The LORD will fulfill that which concerns me. Your loving kindness, LORD, endures forever. Don’t forsake the works of your own hands.

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Ecclesiastes 12:13–14

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13When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man. 14For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.

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13Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 14For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

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13This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man. 14For God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether it is good, or whether it is evil.

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1 Corinthians 10:31

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So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

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Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

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Whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

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Job 22:21

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Reconcile now and be at peace with Him; thereby good will come to you.

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Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.

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“Acquaint yourself with him now, and be at peace. By it, good will come to you.

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Psalm 57:2

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I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.

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I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.

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I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me.

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Jeremiah 1:5

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“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

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Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

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“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I sanctified you. I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

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Habakkuk 2:3

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For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.

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For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.

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For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hurries toward the end, and won’t prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it, because it will surely come. It won’t delay.

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Matthew 5:13–16

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13You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

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13Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

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13“You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men. 14“You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden. 15Neither do you light a lamp and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house. 16Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

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Matthew 6:33

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But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

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But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

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But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

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Ephesians 1:11

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In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,

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In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

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We were also assigned an inheritance in him, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who does all things after the counsel of his will,

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Ephesians 2:10

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For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

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For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

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For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

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Philippians 4:13

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I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

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I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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15 verses, from 10 books:

  • Job (1)
  • Psalm (2)
  • Ecclesiastes (1)
  • Jeremiah (1)
  • Habakkuk (1)
  • Matthew (3)
  • Romans (2)
  • 1 Corinthians (1)
  • Ephesians (2)
  • Philippians (1)

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