Bible Verses about 'Close'

A perverse person spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. Proverbs 16:28

A perverse person spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. Proverbs 16:28	A perverse man sows strife, and a tale-bearer destroys close friendships. honesty gossip friendship
Even fools who keep silent are considered wise; when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent. Proverbs 17:28	Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent. speaking wisdom mind

No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father's heart, who has made him known. John 1:18	No one has ever seen God. It is the only Son, God, who is at the Father’s side, who has made him known. Jesus Father nearness
One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend. Proverbs 17:9	One who forgives a misdeed fosters friendship, but he who divulges it separates good friends. forgiveness friendship
Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one's nearest kin. Proverbs 18:24	Some friends can lead us to ruin, but a true friend is closer than a brother. friendship family
Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. Matthew 3:2	Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand. repentance kingdom heaven
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:17-18	The righteous call out, and the Lord hears them; he rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord remains close to the brokenhearted, and he saves those whose spirit is crushed. salvation redeemer nearness
But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:6	But when you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees everything that is done in secret will reward you. reward Father prayer
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8	Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you waverers. sin purification righteousness
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18	The Lord is near to all who call out to him, to all who call out to him sincerely. trust reliability prayer
Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near. Isaiah 55:6	Seek the Lord while he still may be found; call to him when he is close at hand. seeking nearness
The Lord is good, a stronghold in a day of trouble; he protects those who take refuge in him. Nahum 1:7	The Lord is good, an unfailing refuge in a time of distress. He takes care of those who place their trust in him. protection goodness safety
Therefore whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed from the housetops. Luke 12:3	Therefore, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops. sin speaking listening
And saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” Mark 1:15	The time of fulfillment has arrived, and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. kingdom conversion repentance
From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 4:17	From that day forward Jesus began to proclaim the message: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.” Jesus conversion evangelism
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff— they comfort me. Psalm 23:4	Even though I wander through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are at my side, with your rod and your staff that comfort me. fear encouragement death
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1	Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that weighs us down and the sins that so easily distract us and with perseverance run the race that lies ahead of us. sin life overcoming
Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11	And now, brethren, farewell. Mend your ways. Encourage one another. Be of one mind and live in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. life peace love
How does God's love abide in anyone who has the world's goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? 1 John 3:17	If anyone is rich in worldly possessions and sees a brother in need but refuses to open his heart, how can the love of God abide in him? money neighbor compassion
But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I shall come out like gold. My foot has held fast to his steps; I have kept his way and have not turned aside. Job 23:10-11	And yet he is aware of everywhere I go; if he were to test me, I would emerge like pure gold. My footsteps have not strayed from the path he established; I have followed his way and never turned aside. blameless righteousness