Bible Verses about 'For'

And he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for… 1 John 2:2

And he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2	He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world. sin Savior forgiveness
For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:5	For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. love patience sadness

For nothing will be impossible with God. Luke 1:37	For the word of God will never fail. miracles overcoming almighty
But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Romans 8:25	But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently. trust hope patience
As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. Psalm 42:1	As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. God desires
For the love of Christ urges us on, because we are convinced that one has died for all; therefore all have died. And he died for all, so that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for him who died and was raised for them. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15	Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them. love life resurrection
Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute. Proverbs 31:8	Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. speaking weakness
For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11	“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” planning blessing hope
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6	God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. righteousness blessing receiving
Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. Psalm 16:1	Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge. trust dependence protection
For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Romans 5:6	When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. sacrifice Jesus transformation
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and behold the face of God? Psalm 42:2	I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before him? soul nearness seeking
For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7	For we live by believing and not by seeing. trust faith life
O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34	Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. reliability worship gratitude
For Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. Romans 10:4	For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God. faith law righteousness
For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. Psalm 62:5	Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. soul rest hope
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1	For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. planning life heaven
Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5:7-8	Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. sin salvation death
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17	All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. Word of God life equipment
For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God. Romans 8:19	For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are. creation Father children
For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. Mark 10:45	For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. humility Jesus sacrifice
But as for me, I will look to the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. Micah 7:7	As for me, I look to the Lord for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me. hope salvation listening
Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name's sake. Psalm 79:9	Help us, O God of our salvation! Help us for the glory of your name. Save us and forgive our sins for the honor of your name. salvation worship sin
This means understanding that the law is laid down not for the innocent but for the lawless and disobedient, for the godless and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their father or mother, for murderers, fornicators, sodomites, slave traders, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to the sound teaching that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me. 1 Timothy 1:9-11	For the law was not intended for people who do what is right. It is for people who are lawless and rebellious, who are ungodly and sinful, who consider nothing sacred and defile what is holy, who kill their father or mother or commit other murders. The law is for people who are sexually immoral, or who practice homosexuality, or are slave traders, liars, promise breakers, or who do anything else that contradicts the wholesome teaching that comes from the glorious Good News entrusted to me by our blessed God. law sin sexuality
For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. Mark 8:35	If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it. evangelism salvation life

Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For it is on him that God the Father has set his seal.

But don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you. For God the Father has given me the seal of his approval.