Bible Verses About Seeking
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for seeking, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 561 votes, led by Matthew 6:33. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Seeking
Matthew 6:3351 votes
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Jeremiah 29:1338 votes
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Matthew 7:830 votes
For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Deuteronomy 4:2926 votes
But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.
Hebrews 11:626 votes
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Psalms 9:1025 votes
And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
Proverbs 8:1725 votes
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
1 Chronicles 16:1124 votes
Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.
Psalms 27:824 votes
When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.
Matthew 7:724 votes
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Psalms 63:121 votes
O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
Psalms 34:1020 votes
The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.
Psalms 14:219 votes
The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
Colossians 3:118 votes
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
2 Chronicles 7:1417 votes
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Psalms 119:216 votes
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
Psalms 105:414 votes
Seek the Lord, and his strength: seek his face evermore.
Isaiah 55:614 votes
Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
Isaiah 55:6-713 votes
Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
Matthew 7:7-813 votes
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Lamentations 3:2512 votes
The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.
Amos 5:412 votes
For thus saith the Lord unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live:
Luke 11:9-1012 votes
And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
James 1:512 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.
James 4:812 votes
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
What does the Bible say about seeking?
Readers most often cite Matthew 6:33 on the subject of seeking. Across 561 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 7:8, Deuteronomy 4:29. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.