Bible Verses About Putting Jesus First
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for putting jesus first, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 567 votes, led by John 14:6. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Putting Jesus First
John 14:662 votes
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
1 Peter 3:1556 votes
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
Colossians 2:6-947 votes
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
James 4:1437 votes
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
John 1:332 votes
All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Matthew 6:3328 votes
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Galatians 5:19-2127 votes
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Philippians 4:1926 votes
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Proverbs 30:525 votes
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
John 1:124 votes
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Hebrews 13:824 votes
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
Titus 2:1319 votes
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
Ephesians 5:2317 votes
For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Luke 14:25-3316 votes
And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,
John 14:315 votes
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
1 Thessalonians 4:1615 votes
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Revelation 3:815 votes
I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.
Philippians 2:714 votes
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
Titus 2:1114 votes
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
Philippians 2:9-1113 votes
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
Psalms 138:211 votes
I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
Psalms 19:910 votes
The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
Galatians 2:2010 votes
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
James 3:1-1810 votes
My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
What does the Bible say about putting jesus first?
Readers most often cite John 14:6 on the subject of putting jesus first. Across 567 votes, 24 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including 1 Peter 3:15, Colossians 2:6-9, James 4:14. This page lists all 24 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.