Bible Verses about 'Far'

As far as the east is from the west, so far has… Psalm 103:12

As far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
Psalm 103:12 sin salvation
Who can find a worthy wife?
She is far more precious than pearls.
Proverbs 31:10 valuable marriage relationships

But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were far off have been brought near through the blood of Christ.
Ephesians 2:13 Jesus nearness blood
Keep falsehood and lying far from me;
give me neither poverty nor riches,
but simply provide me with the food that I need.
Proverbs 30:8 materialism food money
Turn away from the mouth that deceives
and keep your distance from lips that mislead.
Proverbs 4:24 speaking truth lying
Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your father,
and do not run to your brother’s house when troubles befall you;
far better is a friend nearby
than a brother who is far away.
Proverbs 27:10 friendship family neighbor
I am pulled in opposite directions. My desire is to depart and to be with Christ, for that is far better, but, it is a more urgent need for you that I remain in the body.
Philippians 1:23-24 death life
But Jesus has now received a ministry that is far superior, for he is the mediator of a far better covenant that has been established on better promises.
Hebrews 8:6 Jesus covenant mediator
Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he departed from them and was taken up to heaven.
Luke 24:50-51 Jesus blessing heaven
Two are better than one:
they earn a far greater reward for their toil.
Ecclesiastes 4:9 friendship relationships work
As much as possible, and to the extent of your ability, live in peace with everyone.
Romans 12:18 peace life neighbor
Do not swerve either to the right or to the left;
keep your foot far from evil.
Proverbs 4:27 evil righteousness following
A man’s attraction is his kindness;
it is far better to be poor than to be a liar.
Proverbs 19:22 reliability money goodness
Wash yourselves and become clean;
remove your evil deeds
far from my sight.
Cease to do evil.
Isaiah 1:16 sin purification evil
In the netherworld, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham, far off, and Lazarus by his side. And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me. Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in agony in these flames.’
Luke 16:23-24 hell death heaven
Consider the ravens. They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn, and yet God feeds them. You are of far greater importance than birds.
Luke 12:24 food life worrying
Gaze upon the birds in the sky. They do not sow or reap or store in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of far greater value than they?
Matthew 6:26 valuable trust Father
Our temporary light afflictions are preparing for us an incomparable weight of eternal glory.
2 Corinthians 4:17 eternal life suffering encouragement
To him who in all things is able
through the power
that is at work within us
to accomplish abundantly far more
than all we can ask or imagine,
to him be glory in the Church
and in Christ Jesus
through all generations,
forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21 humility worship strength
The tax collector, however, stood some distance away and would not even raise his eyes to heaven. Rather, he kept beating his breast as he said, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner.’
Luke 18:13 repentance conversion humility
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And yet not one of them is forgotten in God’s sight. Even the hairs on your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth far more than any number of sparrows.
Luke 12:6-7 valuable fear encouragement
O Lord, you have examined me
and you know me.
You know when I sit and when I stand;
you perceive my thoughts from a distance.
Psalm 139:1-2 seeking thoughts understanding
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them can fall to the ground without your Father’s knowledge. Even the hairs on your head have all been counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth far more than any number of sparrows.
Matthew 10:29-31 valuable fear Father
May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world is crucified to me and I to the world.
Galatians 6:14 crucifixion world
For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord.
Isaiah 55:8 God planning wisdom

So if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, he is in the wilderness,’ do not go out there. If they say, ‘Behold, he is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it. For just as lightning comes from the east and is visible even in the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be.