Bible Verses About Naughty Thoughts
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for naughty thoughts, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 248 votes, led by Philippians 4:8. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Naughty Thoughts
Philippians 4:836 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.
Matthew 5:2835 votes
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Colossians 3:232 votes
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
2 Corinthians 10:522 votes
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
James 1:14-1522 votes
But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
Romans 12:221 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.
Ephesians 4:22-2420 votes
That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
Matthew 15:1914 votes
For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:
Psalms 19:1412 votes
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
Proverbs 4:2312 votes
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
1 Corinthians 10:1312 votes
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Ephesians 4:2210 votes
That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
What does the Bible say about naughty thoughts?
Readers most often cite Philippians 4:8 on the subject of naughty thoughts. Across 248 votes, 12 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Matthew 5:28, Colossians 3:2, 2 Corinthians 10:5. This page lists all 12 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.