Bible Verses about 'Time for every purpose'
| There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every matter under heaven. | To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven. |
| For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. | For every house is built by someone, but He who built all things is God. |
| 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. | And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. |
| For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. | For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. |
| But I tell you that for every careless word that people speak, they will give an account of it on the day of judgment. | But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. |
| From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” | From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” |
| 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. | He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. |
| 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. | Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began. |
| 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. | So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. |
| The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. | But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. |
| So Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin, to those who eagerly await Him. | So Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation. |
| The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent and believe in the gospel. | The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. |
| Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time. | Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. |
| Many plans are in a person’s heart, But the advice of the Lord will stand. | There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand. |
| Let’s not become discouraged in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not become weary. | And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. |
| Therefore let’s approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace for help at the time of our need. | Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. |
| 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. | For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps. |
| For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. | For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. |
| And when they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say, but say whatever is given you at that time; for you are not the ones speaking, but it is the Holy Spirit. | But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. |
| For it is written: “As I live, says the Lord, to Me every knee will bow, And every tongue will give praise to God.” | For it is written: “As I live, says the Lord, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall confess to God.” |
| 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. | Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. |
| So then, be careful how you walk, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. | See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. |
| All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man or woman of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work. | All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. |
| Stop depriving one another, except by agreement for a time so that you may devote yourselves to prayer, and come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. | Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. |
| And God is able to make all grace overflow to you, so that, always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed. | And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. |
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