Bible Verses About Character
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for character, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 65,480 votes, led by Romans 12:2. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Character
Romans 12:21,326 votes
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 5:3-51,203 votes
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
John 3:161,172 votes
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Proverbs 10:91,166 votes
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
Romans 5:3-41,133 votes
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
Philippians 4:81,104 votes
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Hebrews 4:121,097 votes
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Romans 5:51,082 votes
And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Galatians 5:22-231,058 votes
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
1 Corinthians 15:33983 votes
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Proverbs 31:10981 votes
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
1 Samuel 16:7944 votes
But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.
Matthew 6:33922 votes
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
2 Peter 1:5-7922 votes
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
Galatians 5:22900 votes
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Romans 5:4885 votes
And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
Romans 5:8854 votes
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
1 John 4:8806 votes
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
2 Timothy 3:16776 votes
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
1 Peter 1:14724 votes
As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
Romans 5:1-5713 votes
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
John 3:16-17699 votes
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Ruth 3:11689 votes
And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.
Romans 5:3684 votes
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
Philippians 2:12-16676 votes
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
What does the Bible say about character?
Readers most often cite Romans 12:2 on the subject of character. Across 65,480 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Romans 5:3-5, John 3:16, Proverbs 10:9. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.