Inspiring Bible quotes will help you find strength, hope and comfort when times are tough
The best Bible quotes
Each new day brings new blessings and trials. Perhaps the person behind you at Starbucks pays for your latte … and then a nail punctures your tire on the way to work. Sometimes life’s ups and downs are bigger: the gift of a newborn baby, followed by the loss of a loved one. While it’s easy to welcome the good things in life with gratitude, the difficulties are harder to weather. Thankfully, there are inspiring Bible quotes to turn to.
Encouraging words from Scripture offer promises of strength, hope and comfort. Reader’s Digest put together these spiritual quotes to help you be more calm, guided and peaceful. Whether you’re new to reading Bible quotes or the sort of biblical scholar who could answer even the toughest Bible riddles, the takeaway is the same. It’s about the renewal of your faith. Keep reading to weather hard times, rejoice in good times and find encouragement in your daily life.
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Bible quotes about strength
If your faith is wavering due to life’s ups and downs, powerful strength quotes from Scripture can help you tackle tough times.
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Bible quotes about hope
Inspirational Bible quotes bring hope to those suffering from a crisis of conscience, and can help you be more optimistic about the future.
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Bible quotes about comfort
These famous Bible quotes will be a balm for anyone in need of comfort and life-changing inspiration.
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Bible quotes about rest
The trials and tribulations of life can be tiring, but these inspiring Bible quotes will provide rest for weary souls.
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Bible quotes about guidance
The Bible is filled with spiritual guidance, and these are the best Bible quotes when you’re feeling a little lost and need motivation to keep going.
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Bible quotes about peace
The Bible is filled with passages that’ll give you peace of mind and spiritual-focused encouragement.
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Bible quotes about angels
In the Christian faith, angels are God’s messengers on earth. But even if you’re not Christian, these inspiring Bible quotes about angels may help you gain insight, patience and persistence.
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