New Testament Bible Verses

Browse our explanations of New Testament Bible verses from the Gospels, Acts, the apostolic letters and Revelation. Each guide connects the passage with its immediate context, theological meaning and significance for Christian life.

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137 verse explanations, organized in biblical book order.

Matthew

13 explanations

Matthew 6:33
Kingdom Priorities in a World of Anxiety
Matthew 11:28
Rest for the Weary Under Jesus’ Yoke
Matthew 28:19–20
Making Disciples Under Jesus’ Authority
Matthew 6:34
Faithful Attention to Today Instead of Tomorrow’s Anxiety
Matthew 5:16
Visible Good Works Without Religious Showmanship
Matthew 22:37–39
The Two Great Commandments That Summarize the Law
Matthew 6:9–13
The Meaning of the Lord’s Prayer
Matthew 7:7–8
Ask, Seek, and Knock
Matthew 5:9
Blessed Are the Peacemakers
Matthew 7:12
The Golden Rule in Jesus’ Teaching
Matthew 18:20
Gathered in Jesus’ Name
Matthew 19:26
With God All Things Are Possible
Matthew 25:40
Serving Christ in the Least

Mark

2 explanations

Mark 11:24
Faithful Prayer Without Presumption
Mark 12:30–31
Love God and Love Your Neighbor

Luke

7 explanations

Luke 6:31
Treat Others as You Want to Be Treated
Luke 1:37
God’s Power and the Promise Announced to Mary
Luke 2:11
A Savior Is Born
Luke 9:23
Take Up Your Cross Daily
Luke 10:27
Wholehearted Love of God and Neighbor
Luke 15:7
Heaven’s Joy Over One Repentant Sinner
Luke 18:27
What Is Impossible With People

John

16 explanations

John 3:16
Context, Faith, and Eternal Life
John 14:6
Why Jesus Calls Himself the Way to the Father
John 10:10
The Shepherd’s Gift of Abundant Life
John 8:32
Knowing Truth Through Abiding in Jesus’ Word
John 13:34–35
The New Commandment and the Mark of Discipleship
John 11:25
Hope at Lazarus’s Tomb in the Person of Jesus
John 15:5
The Vine, the Branches, and Dependence on Jesus
John 15:13
Jesus’ Self-Giving Love and the Calling of Friends
John 16:33
Peace in Christ Amid Real Trouble
John 14:27
The Peace Jesus Gives
John 1:1
The Word Was With God and Was God
John 1:14
The Word Became Flesh
John 3:17
Why God Sent the Son
John 6:35
Jesus as the Bread of Life
John 8:12
Jesus as the Light of the World
John 14:1
Trust for Troubled Hearts

Acts

5 explanations

Acts 1:8
The Spirit’s Power for a Worldwide Witness
Acts 4:12
Why Salvation Is Found in Jesus Alone
Acts 16:31
The Jailer’s Question and the Gospel Answer
Acts 2:38
Repentance, Baptism, and the Spirit
Acts 20:35
More Blessed to Give Than Receive

Romans

14 explanations

Romans 8:28
Providence, Suffering, and God’s Good Purpose
Romans 12:2
Transformation Through a Renewed Mind
Romans 3:23
Universal Sin Within Paul’s Gospel of Grace
Romans 6:23
The Contrast Between Earned Death and Gifted Life
Romans 10:9
Faith, Confession, and the Risen Lord
Romans 5:8
Christ Died for Us While We Were Sinners
Romans 12:1
A Living Sacrifice and True Worship
Romans 15:13
Joy, Peace, and Overflowing Hope
Romans 8:1
No Condemnation in Christ
Romans 8:18
Present Suffering and Coming Glory
Romans 8:31
If God Is for Us
Romans 8:38–39
Nothing Can Separate Us from God’s Love
Romans 10:17
Faith Comes by Hearing
Romans 12:12
Hope, Patience, and Faithful Prayer

1 Corinthians

5 explanations

1 Corinthians 13:4–7
The Patient, Truthful Practice of Love
1 Corinthians 10:13
Temptation, Human Limits, and God’s Way of Escape
1 Corinthians 16:14
Love as the Governing Manner of Christian Action
1 Corinthians 6:19–20
Your Body as a Temple of the Spirit
1 Corinthians 15:58
Steadfast Work Because of Resurrection

2 Corinthians

7 explanations

2 Corinthians 5:17
What It Means to Become a New Creation
2 Corinthians 12:9
Christ’s Power Made Perfect in Weakness
2 Corinthians 10:5
Taking Every Thought Captive
2 Corinthians 5:7
Walking by Faith, Not by Sight
2 Corinthians 4:16–18
Renewed Within Through Present Affliction
2 Corinthians 5:21
Christ Made Sin for Us
2 Corinthians 9:7
Cheerful Giving Without Compulsion

Galatians

6 explanations

Galatians 5:22–23
Nine Qualities of the Spirit-Formed Life
Galatians 2:20
Union with Christ and a New Center of Life
Galatians 6:9
Patient Goodness and the Promise of a Harvest
Galatians 3:28
One in Christ Across Human Divisions
Galatians 5:1
Stand Firm in Christ’s Freedom
Galatians 6:2
Bear One Another’s Burdens

Ephesians

9 explanations

Ephesians 2:8–9
Grace, Faith, and the End of Boasting
Ephesians 3:20
God’s Power Beyond the Church’s Imagination
Ephesians 4:32
Forgiving One Another as God Forgave in Christ
Ephesians 6:10–11
Strength in the Lord for Spiritual Resistance
Ephesians 6:12
The Struggle Beyond Flesh and Blood
Ephesians 2:10
Created in Christ for Good Works
Ephesians 4:2–3
Humility, Patience, and Christian Unity
Ephesians 4:29
Words That Build Up and Give Grace
Ephesians 5:25
Love as Christ Loved the Church

Philippians

8 explanations

Philippians 4:13
Christ’s Strength in Plenty and Need
Philippians 4:6–7
How Prayer Meets Anxiety with God’s Peace
Philippians 1:6
Confidence in God’s Continuing Work in the Church
Philippians 4:19
God’s Provision Within Gospel Partnership
Philippians 4:8
A Disciplined Christian Imagination
Philippians 2:3–4
Humility That Looks to Others
Philippians 2:5–11
The Mind of Christ and His Exaltation
Philippians 3:14
Pressing Toward the Goal

Colossians

5 explanations

Colossians 3:23
Wholehearted Work Under Christ’s Lordship
Colossians 3:2
Heavenly-Minded Life in Earthly Relationships
Colossians 3:17
Words, Deeds, and Gratitude Under Jesus’ Authority
Colossians 3:12–14
Put On Love and Compassion
Colossians 3:15
Let Christ’s Peace Rule

1 Thessalonians

3 explanations

1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
Three Enduring Practices of Christian Community
1 Thessalonians 4:16–17
The Lord’s Return and Resurrection Hope
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Encourage and Build One Another Up

1 Timothy

2 explanations

1 Timothy 6:10
What Paul Actually Says About Money and Desire
1 Timothy 4:12
An Example Despite Youth

2 Timothy

4 explanations

2 Timothy 1:7
The Spirit’s Power for Courageous Witness
2 Timothy 3:16
The Origin and Purpose of God-Breathed Scripture
2 Timothy 2:15
Handling the Word of Truth Accurately
2 Timothy 4:7
Fighting the Good Fight and Finishing

Titus

1 explanation

Titus 3:5
Saved by Mercy, Not Our Works

Hebrews

8 explanations

Hebrews 11:1
What Biblical Faith Means in Hebrews 11
Hebrews 12:2
Running with Endurance by Looking to Jesus
Hebrews 4:12
How God’s Word Exposes the Heart
Hebrews 4:16
Mercy and Timely Help from the Great High Priest
Hebrews 13:5
Contentment Grounded in God’s Never-Failing Presence
Hebrews 10:24–25
Meeting Together to Stir Up Love
Hebrews 11:6
Faith That Seeks God
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ the Same Forever

James

7 explanations

James 1:2–3
How Trials Produce Endurance Without Making Pain Good
James 1:5
Wisdom for Trials from a Generous God
James 1:17
The Unchanging Father Behind Every Good Gift
James 1:19
A Teachable Pace for Speech and Anger
James 2:17
Living Faith Made Visible Through Action
James 4:7
Submit to God and Resist the Devil
James 4:8
Draw Near to God

1 Peter

6 explanations

1 Peter 5:7
Entrusting Anxiety to the God Who Cares
1 Peter 2:9
Identity, Priesthood, and the Purpose of Praise
1 Peter 3:15
Christian Witness Under Pressure
1 Peter 1:3
Born Again to a Living Hope
1 Peter 2:24
He Bore Our Sins and Heals Us
1 Peter 4:8
Love Covers a Multitude of Sins

1 John

5 explanations

1 John 1:9
God’s Faithfulness When We Confess Sin
1 John 4:8
What John Means When He Says God Is Love
1 John 4:18
Love, Judgment, and Freedom from Punishing Fear
1 John 3:16
Knowing Love Through Christ’s Sacrifice
1 John 4:19
We Love Because God Loved First

Revelation

4 explanations

Revelation 3:20
Christ’s Invitation to a Lukewarm Church
Revelation 21:4
The End of Death, Mourning, Crying, and Pain
Revelation 21:1–2
A New Heaven, New Earth, and Holy City
Revelation 22:13
Jesus the Alpha and the Omega

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