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What the Bible Says About Spirituality

Overview

The Bible addresses spirituality across 21 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in John, Romans and 1 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Righteousness, Commandments, Watchfulness and Peace, Spiritual. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses.

Key Bible verses about spirituality

Old Testament

New Testament

People in the Bible and spirituality

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying spirituality for yourself

  • Begin with Deuteronomy 6:5, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how John, Romans and 1 Corinthians each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Moses and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Righteousness, Commandments, Watchfulness and Peace, Spiritual.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about spirituality?

The Bible addresses spirituality across 21 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in John, Romans and 1 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Righteousness, Commandments, Watchfulness and Peace, Spiritual. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses.

How many Bible verses are about spirituality?

The Bible references spirituality in 21 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention spirituality?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Deuteronomy 6:5: “And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with spirituality?

Moses.

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