Bible Verses About Foundation
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for foundation, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 48,560 votes, led by Isaiah 28:16. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Foundation
Isaiah 28:161,327 votes
Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
2 Timothy 2:191,044 votes
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
1 Corinthians 3:11999 votes
For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Matthew 7:24-27989 votes
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
Psalms 11:3931 votes
If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
Matthew 16:18893 votes
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Matthew 7:24817 votes
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
Luke 6:48764 votes
He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.
Psalms 118:22758 votes
The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
1 Corinthians 3:10729 votes
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
Ephesians 2:20673 votes
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
Revelation 1:1655 votes
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
2 Timothy 3:16651 votes
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Hebrews 11:10650 votes
For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
Jeremiah 29:11641 votes
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.
Isaiah 1:1-31634 votes
The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.
Ezra 3:11628 votes
And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the Lord; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.
1 Peter 2:6621 votes
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
Philippians 4:13599 votes
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Ephesians 2:19-22595 votes
Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
Ephesians 2:10594 votes
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
1 Corinthians 3:12587 votes
Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
Luke 6:47-49569 votes
Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:
Zechariah 4:9545 votes
The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the Lord of hosts hath sent me unto you.
1 Kings 5:17530 votes
And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house.
What does the Bible say about foundation?
Readers most often cite Isaiah 28:16 on the subject of foundation. Across 48,560 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including 2 Timothy 2:19, 1 Corinthians 3:11, Matthew 7:24-27. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.