Growing up as a teen in today's world is no easy task. With so many distractions, pressures, and challenges, it's comforting to know that a timeless source of wisdom and guidance is available - the Bible. This article will delve into a carefully curated selection of 62 Bible verses and 7 Christian quotes. These passages and insights, chosen especially for teens, offer valuable lessons and perspectives to navigate the ups and downs of adolescent life.
Whether you seek encouragement, clarity, or motivation, there's something here for every teen striving to strengthen their faith and character. Dive deep, reflect, and let God's Word illuminate your path.
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
- Hebrews 11:1
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
- Philippians 4:6
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
- Romans 8:28
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
- Isaiah 40:31
“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”
- 1 John 4:4
“O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.”
- Psalm 30:2
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
- Psalm 27:1
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”
- Galatians 2:20
“For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.”
- Galatians 3:26
“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee.”
- Jeremiah 1:5
“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”
- John 1:12
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
- Romans 8:1
“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?”
- 1 Corinthians 3:16
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
- Ephesians 2:10
“Let all your things be done with charity.”
- 1 Corinthians 16:14
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
- John 13:34
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
- Ephesians 4:32
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
- Jeremiah 29:11
“Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.”
- Romans 13:10
“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.”
- 1 John 3:18
“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”
- 1 Peter 4:8
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
- John 15:13
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
- Proverbs 3:5
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
- Proverbs 1:7
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
- Psalm 119:105
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
- James 1:5
“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”
- Ephesians 5:17
“The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.”
- Psalm 19:8
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.”
- Psalm 1:1
“But they that hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
- Isaiah 40:31
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
- Galatians 6:9
“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
- Psalm 30:5
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
- Romans 12:12
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”
- James 1:12
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope:”
- Romans 5:3-4
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
- Philippians 4:13
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
- Psalm 46:1
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
- 2 Timothy 1:7
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
- Deuteronomy 31:6
“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
- Psalm 118:6
“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.”
- Psalm 31:24
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
- Joshua 1:9
“And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.”
- Jeremiah 29:13
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”
- James 4:8
“But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.”
- Deuteronomy 4:29
“One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.”
- Psalm 27:4
“Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.”
- Psalm 105:4
“O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;”
- Psalm 63:1
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:”
- Matthew 7:7
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
- John 13:34
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”
- Galatians 5:22
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.”
- Mark 12:30
“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.”
- 1 John 3:18
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
- Ephesians 4:32
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
- Romans 5:8
“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”
- 1 John 4:7
“God does not love us because we are valuable. We are valuable because God loves us.”
- Fulton J. Sheen
“God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supplies.”
- Hudson Taylor
“To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.”
- Martin Luther
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”
- Jim Elliot
“God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile.”
- Max Lucado
“Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter.”
- Francis Chan
“The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us.”
- C.S. Lewis
Teen years are full of challenges, growth, and self-discovery. During these times, the Bible's enduring wisdom and God's love can offer much-needed guidance and comfort. The verses and insights shared in this collection remind us of God's everlasting presence in our lives. Regardless of your hurdles, His Word provides hope, strength, and assurance.
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
- Matthew 11:28
“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
- Romans 8:38-39
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
- Isaiah 40:31