Bible Verses About Promises
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for promises, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 689 votes, led by 2 Peter 3:9. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Promises
2 Peter 3:963 votes
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
1 Corinthians 10:1361 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.
2 Corinthians 7:145 votes
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Hebrews 10:2345 votes
Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
Philippians 4:1941 votes
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
1 John 1:936 votes
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
2 Corinthians 1:2035 votes
For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
Romans 6:2333 votes
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Hebrews 6:1328 votes
For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,
2 Peter 1:428 votes
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Numbers 30:225 votes
If a man vow a vow unto the Lord, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth.
2 Corinthians 5:1723 votes
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Deuteronomy 31:621 votes
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.
Jeremiah 29:11-1321 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.
2 Peter 1:3-419 votes
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
Isaiah 41:1017 votes
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Revelation 1:1-2017 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:
Matthew 11:28-2916 votes
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Romans 6:415 votes
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
2 Timothy 3:1614 votes
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Exodus 15:2613 votes
And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the Lord that healeth thee.
Psalms 84:1113 votes
For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
James 1:513 votes
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.
Isaiah 43:212 votes
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
Jeremiah 30:1712 votes
For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.
What does the Bible say about promises?
Readers most often cite 2 Peter 3:9 on the subject of promises. Across 689 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Hebrews 10:23. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.