Overview
The Bible addresses faithfulness across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Luke and Acts. Closely related themes include Servants, Worldliness, Beneficence and Deacon.
Key Bible verses about faithfulness
New Testament
Luke
He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? mammon: or, riches
And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?
Acts
And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.
Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying faithfulness for yourself
- Begin with Luke 16:10, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Luke and Acts each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Servants, Worldliness, Beneficence and Deacon.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about faithfulness?
The Bible addresses faithfulness across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Luke and Acts. Closely related themes include Servants, Worldliness, Beneficence and Deacon.
How many Bible verses are about faithfulness?
The Bible references faithfulness in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention faithfulness?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Luke 16:10: “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.”
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