Here are 30 of the best short Bible verses for quick reading of God's Word. Use these compact scripture quotes as a personal reminder of biblical truth or an encouraging message for family or friends.
Sometimes the shortest way of saying something can be the most impactful. Many of these Bible verses are well known for their conciseness, such as "Jesus wept" (John 11:35).
Similarly, some of the most powerful prayers are very short in length. For example, the Jesus prayer is simply "Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me, a sinner."
May these short Bible verses spark faith and courage within you!
Short Bible Verses about Love
Let all that you do be done in love.
We love because he first loved us.
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
Short Bible Verses about Faith
For nothing will be impossible with God.
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God."
Short Bible Verses about Hope
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
“And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you."
For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O Lord, from my youth.
Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.
Since we have such a hope, we are very bold
Short Bible Verses about Courage
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!
He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
10 Shortest Bible Verses
“Jesus wept.” ~ John 11:35
“Rejoice evermore.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Pray without ceasing.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:17
“Despise not prophesyings.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:20
“Remember Lot’s wife.” ~ Luke 17:32
“Neither shalt thou steal.” ~ Deuteronomy 5:19
“Quench not the Spirit.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:19
“Brethren, pray for us.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:25
“Thou shalt not kill.” ~ Exodus 20:13
“Thou shalt not steal.” ~ Exodus 20:15
“Thou shalt not kill.” ~ Deuteronomy 5:17
