The teenage years are a crucial period of personal growth, self-discovery, and navigating life’s challenges. During this time, having a strong foundation of faith and guidance from the Bible can provide valuable support and direction. This article has compiled a collection of good Bible verses specifically suited for teenagers.
Good Bible Verses For Teens
These verses touch upon various aspects of a teenager’s life, including strength and courage, guidance and direction, identity in Christ, faith and trust, and love and compassion. Let these verses serve as a source of inspiration, encouragement, and wisdom as you navigate the exciting journey of adolescence.
Building a Strong Foundation in Faith
1. Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
2. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
3. Matthew 7:24-25
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.”
4. Colossians 2:6-7
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”
5. 1 Corinthians 3:11
“For no one can lay any foundation other than the already laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
6. Ephesians 6:10
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and his mighty power.”
7. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
8. Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
9. 1 Peter 2:2-3
“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.”
10. James 1:22
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
Overcoming Peer Pressure:
11. Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will.”
12. 1 Corinthians 15:33
“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.'”
13. Proverbs 13:20
“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”
14. Galatians 1:10
“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”
15. Proverbs 29:25
“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.”
16. 1 Timothy 4:12
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and purity.”
17. Joshua 1:9
“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.”
18. Proverbs 1:10
“My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them.”
19. Psalm 1:1-2
“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night.”
20. 1 John 2:15-16
“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.”
Finding Identity and Purpose:
21. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
22. Psalm 139:13-14
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
23. Ephesians 2:10
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
24. 1 Peter 2:9
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
25. Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will.”
26. Proverbs 16:9
“In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.”
27. Psalm 37:4
“Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
28. 1 Corinthians 12:27
“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”
29. Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
30. Matthew 6:33
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Certainly! Here are the remaining subheadings and their corresponding Bible verses:
Cultivating Healthy Relationships:
31. Proverbs 13:20
“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”
32. Proverbs 27:17
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
33. 1 Corinthians 15:33
“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.'”
34. Proverbs 18:24
“One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
35. Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
36. Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
37. 1 John 4:7-8
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”
38. Proverbs 22:24-25
“Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.”
39. Romans 12:10
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
40. Proverbs 27:6
“Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.”
Making Wise Decisions:
41. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
42. Proverbs 16:3
“Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
43. James 1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
44. Proverbs 11:14
“For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.”
45. Proverbs 15:22
“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers, they succeed.”
46. Psalm 32:8
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
47. Proverbs 19:20
“Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end, you will be counted among the wise.”
48. Proverbs 12:15
“The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.”
49. Proverbs 21:5
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.”
50. Proverbs 2:6
“For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Certainly! Here are the remaining subheadings and their corresponding Bible verses:
Overcoming Challenges and Difficulties:
51. Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
52. Psalm 34:17
“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”
53. John 16:33
“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.”
54. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
55. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
56. Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
57. James 1:2-4
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
58. Psalm 55:22
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
59. 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
60. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Sharing the Gospel:
61. Matthew 28:19-20
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
62. Mark 16:15
“He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.'”
63. Acts 1:8
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
64. Romans 1:16
“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.”
65. 1 Peter 3:15
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to answer everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”
66. Romans 10:14-15
“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!'”
67. 2 Timothy 4:2
“Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.”
68. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
“For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.”
69. Acts 4:12
“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
Living a Life of Worship:
70. Psalm 95:1-2
“Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.”
71. Romans 12:1
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, given God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”
72. Psalm 100:4
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”
73. John 4:24
“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and truth.”
74. Psalm 96:9
“Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.”
75. Colossians 3:16
“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”
76. Psalm 29:2
“Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.”
77. Hebrews 12:28
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.”
78. Psalm 150:6
“Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.”
