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Bible Memory Verses

Hide God's Word in your heart (Psalm 119:11). A growing collection of key verses to memorize, organized by theme. In the app, a fill-in-the-blank trainer and spaced review help them stick.

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The Story of Scripture

Genesis 1:1

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

John 1:14

“The Word became flesh, and lived among us... full of grace and truth.”

Foundations of the Faith

1 Corinthians 15:3-4

“...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.”

Psalm 119:11

“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”

2 Timothy 3:16

“Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness.”

John 20:31

“...these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.”

The Gospel of Grace

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”

Ephesians 2:8-9

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast.”

Mark 1:15

“The time is fulfilled, and God's Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”

Knowing Jesus

John 1:1

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

John 14:6

“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”

Matthew 16:16

“Simon Peter answered, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.'”

John 8:12

“I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

John 6:35

“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will not be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”

John 10:11

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

John 10:10

“...I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.”

The Holy Spirit

Acts 1:8

“...you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be my witnesses...”

Prayer & Communion

Philippians 4:6

“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”

Matthew 6:6

“But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret...”

Jeremiah 29:13

“You shall seek me, and find me, when you search for me with all your heart.”

Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 6:33

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

Psalm 119:9

“How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.”

Walking by the Spirit

Galatians 5:22-23

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control.”

John 15:5

“I am the vine. You are the branches... apart from me you can do nothing.”

Identity in Christ

2 Corinthians 5:17

“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”

Romans 12:1

“...present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.”

John 1:12

“But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in his name.”

Names & Titles of Jesus

Isaiah 9:6

“...his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Matthew 1:23

“They shall call his name Immanuel, which is, being interpreted, 'God with us.'”

The Character of God

Psalm 23:1

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing.”

Isaiah 41:10

“Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you.”

Psalm 51:10

“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me.”

Isaiah 64:8

“But now, LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you our potter. We all are the work of your hand.”

Love

Romans 5:8

“But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

1 John 4:19

“We love him, because he first loved us.”

John 13:34

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another.”

John 15:13

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”

Faith & Trust

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Hebrews 11:1

“Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.”

Forgiveness & Mercy

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.”

Ephesians 4:32

“Be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”

Psalm 103:12

“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”

Heaven & the Life to Come

Revelation 21:4

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more.”

Psalm 16:11

“You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.”

Lamentations 3:22-23

“...his compassions don't fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.”

John 11:25

“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.”

John 14:27

“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you... Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.”

John 16:33

“...In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Faith Under Trial

Romans 8:28

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

Joshua 1:9

“Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid, neither be dismayed; for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

1 Corinthians 10:13

“No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape.”

Worship

John 4:24

“God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

Psalm 95:6

“Oh come, let's worship and bow down. Let's kneel before the LORD, our Maker.”

Psalm 27:4

“One thing I have asked of the LORD, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to see the beauty of the LORD.”

Psalm 42:1

“As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants after you, God.”

Isaiah 6:3

“Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Armies! The whole earth is full of his glory.”

Psalm 84:10

“For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.”

Psalm 73:25

“Whom do I have in heaven but you? There is no one on earth whom I desire besides you.”

Purity & Holiness

Matthew 5:8

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”

1 Peter 1:16

“It is written, 'You shall be holy; for I am holy.'”

Repentance & Confession

Acts 3:19

“Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out.”

Proverbs 28:13

“He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”

Psalm 51:10

“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me.”

2 Corinthians 7:10

“For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation... but the sorrow of the world produces death.”

Wisdom for Living

Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.”

James 1:5

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally.”

The Word of God

Psalm 119:105

“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.”

Hebrews 4:12

“For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword.”

The Church & Community

Acts 2:42

“They continued steadfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.”

Hebrews 10:24

“Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works.”

People & Events

John 1:29

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

Knowing Christ — Start Here

John 17:3

“This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.”

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