Bible Verses about 'Purpose'

We know that God makes all things work together for good for… Romans 8:28

We know that God makes all things work together for good for those who love him and who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28	And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. love God calling
Many are the plans in a human mind, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will prevail. Proverbs 19:21	Many plans are in a person’s heart, But the advice of the Lord will stand. planning understanding dependence

God saved us and called us to a life of holiness, not because of our works but according to his own purpose and the grace that has been bestowed upon us in Christ Jesus from all eternity. 2 Timothy 1:9	Who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was granted to us in Christ Jesus from all eternity. grace holiness salvation
Each of us must consider his neighbor’s good for the purpose of building him up. Romans 15:2	Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. selfishness encouragement neighbor
So shall my word be that issues forth from my mouth. It will not return to me unfulfilled, but it will accomplish my purpose and achieve what I sent it forth to do. Isaiah 55:11	So will My word be which goes out of My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the purpose for which I sent it. Word of God speaking reliability
Everyone who sins comes from the devil, for the devil has been a sinner from the very beginning. The Son of God appeared for this very purpose: to destroy the work of the devil. 1 John 3:8	The one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. sin devil
For everything there is a season, and a time for every activity under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1	There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every matter under heaven. planning life heaven
It was for this purpose that he called you through our gospel so that you might come to share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 2:14	It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. evangelism calling
Brethren, I exhort you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to be in full agreement with one another and not permit any divisions to arise among you. Be perfectly united in mind and purpose. 1 Corinthians 1:10	Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment. community family transformation
A thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in abundance. John 10:10	The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly. salvation life
The Lord will fulfill his plan for me. Your kindness, O Lord, endures forever; do not forsake the work of your hands. Psalm 138:8	The Lord will accomplish what concerns me; Your faithfulness, Lord, is everlasting; Do not abandon the works of Your hands. reliability God safety
May he give you your heart’s desire and grant you success in all your plans. Psalm 20:5	May He grant you your heart’s desire And fulfill your whole plan! planning blessing heart
Welcome anyone whose faith is weak, but do not get into arguments about doubts. Romans 14:1	Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not to have quarrels over opinions. faith community
The end of all things is near. Therefore, lead disciplined lives and be watchful in prayer. 1 Peter 4:7	The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. second coming end times rest
I do not set aside the grace of God, for if justification comes through the Law, then Christ died for nothing. Galatians 2:21	I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly. grace righteousness law
For Christ is the fulfillment of the Law for the justification of all who believe. Romans 10:4	For Christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to everyone who believes. faith law righteousness
By his own choice he gave us birth through the way of truth so that we may be a kind of firstfruits of all his creation. James 1:18	In the exercise of His will He gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures. creation truth life
This, in fact, is what you have been called to do, because Christ himself suffered for you and left an example for you to follow in his footsteps. 1 Peter 2:21	For you have been called for this purpose, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in His steps. suffering following calling
Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single letter, not even a tiny portion of a letter, will disappear from the Law until all things have been accomplished. Matthew 5:18	For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke of a letter shall pass from the Law, until all is accomplished! reliability Word of God law
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill them. Matthew 5:17	Do not presume that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish, but to fulfill. law Jesus prophecy
Do not repay evil with evil or abuse with abuse. On the contrary, repay with a blessing. This is what you were called to do, so that you might inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9	Not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you would inherit a blessing. speaking blessing calling
Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, you should arm yourselves also with the same intention. For anyone who has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin. 1 Peter 4:1	Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because the one who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin. sin suffering
For they said to you, “In the final age there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly passions.” It is these people who create divisions, who follow their natural instincts and do not possess the Spirit. Jude 1:18-19	That they were saying to you, “In the last time there will be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts.” These are the ones who cause divisions, worldly-minded, devoid of the Spirit. end times desires church