Overview
The Bible addresses power of christ, the across 62 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in John, Matthew and Hebrews. Closely related themes include Jesus, The Christ, Resurrection of Christ, the, Resurrection and Salvation. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.
Key Bible verses about power of christ, the
Old Testament
Psalms
Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. from: or, more than the womb of the morning: thou shalt have, etc
Isaiah
But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. reprove: or, argue
Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. glorious: Heb. decked
I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment.
New Testament
Matthew
And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. against: or, over
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Mark
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
Luke
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.
And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.
John
All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?
But he spake of the temple of his body.
The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.
But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.
Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.
For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will.
Verily, verily, I say unto you The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.
For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;
Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,
And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
I and my Father are one.
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
Acts
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
1 Corinthians
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
Ephesians
Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
Philippians
Colossians
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. in it: or, in himself
2 Thessalonians
2 Timothy
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. believed: or, trusted
Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. to the: or, evermore
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Studying power of christ, the for yourself
- Begin with Psalms 2:9, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how John, Matthew and Hebrews each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Jesus, The Christ, Resurrection of Christ, the, Resurrection and Salvation.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about power of christ, the?
The Bible addresses power of christ, the across 62 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in John, Matthew and Hebrews. Closely related themes include Jesus, The Christ, Resurrection of Christ, the, Resurrection and Salvation. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.
How many Bible verses are about power of christ, the?
The Bible references power of christ, the in 62 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention power of christ, the?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Psalms 2:9: “Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with power of christ, the?
Jesus.
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