Bible Verses about 'Time for every purpose'
| There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every matter under heaven. | For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter 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 the builder of 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. | We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. |
| For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. | For while we were still weak, at the right 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. | I tell you, on the day of judgment you will have to give an account for every careless word you utter. |
| From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” | From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” |
| 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. | Everyone who commits sin is a child of the devil; for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The Son of God was revealed for this purpose, to 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 saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages 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 out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and succeed 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. | The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of 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, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. |
| The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent and believe in the gospel. | And saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” |
| Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time. | Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. |
| Many plans are in a person’s heart, But the advice of the Lord will stand. | The human mind may devise many plans, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established. |
| Let’s not become discouraged in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not become weary. | So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. |
| 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 approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive 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 have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in 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. | I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to 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. | When they bring you to trial and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say; but say whatever is given you at that time, 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 give praise 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. | Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might 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. | Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of 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 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. |
| 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 perhaps by agreement for a set time, to devote yourselves to prayer, and then come together again, so that Satan may 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 provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. |
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