The most popular Bible verses in a compact list:
Ge 1:1; Jos 1:9; Pr 3:5, 6; 4:23; Is 40:31; 41:10; 54:17; Je 29:11; Mt 6:33–34; 11:28; 28:19; Jn 3:16; 14:6, 27; 16:33; Ro 8:26, 28, 31; 12:2; 2 Co 5:17; 12:9; Php 4:6–7, 13, 19; 2 Ti 1:7; 3:16; Heb 4:12; 11:6; 1 Pe 3:15; 5:7, 10
This is according to YouVersion’s 2022 stats and other references I’ve added. Compare with the list from 2022.
Most Popular Bible Verses in the Bestselling Bible Translation
According to the ECPA Bestseller list (June 2023), the bestselling Bible translation of June 2023 is the New International Version (NIV).
| Genesis 1:1 | In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. |
| Joshua 1:9 | Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” |
| Proverbs 3:5 | Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; |
| Proverbs 3:6 | in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. |
| Proverbs 4:23 | Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. |
| Isaiah 40:31 | but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. |
| Isaiah 41:10 | So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. |
| Isaiah 54:17 | no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord. |
| Jeremiah 29:11 | For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. |
| Matthew 6:33 | But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. |
| Matthew 6:34 | Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. |
| Matthew 11:28 | “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. |
| Matthew 28:19 | Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, |
| John 3:16 | For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. |
| John 14:6 | Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. |
| John 14:27 | Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. |
| John 16:33 | “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” |
| Romans 8:26 | In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. |
| Romans 8:28 | And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. |
| Romans 8:31 | What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? |
| Romans 12:2 | Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. |
| 2 Corinthians 5:17 | Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! |
| 2 Corinthians 12:9 | But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. |
| Philippians 4:6 | Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. |
| Philippians 4:7 | And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. |
| Philippians 4:13 | I can do all this through him who gives me strength. |
| Philippians 4:19 | And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. |
| 2 Timothy 1:7 | For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. |
| 2 Timothy 3:16 | All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, |
| Hebrews 4:12 | For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. |
| Hebrews 11:6 | And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. |
| 1 Peter 3:15 | But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, |
| 1 Peter 5:7 | Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. |
| 1 Peter 5:10 | And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. |
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