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
Psalms
New Testament
John
Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. Labour not: or, Work not
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
Romans
That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. to be carnally: Gr. the minding of the flesh to be spiritually: Gr. the minding of the Spirit
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
1 Corinthians
But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;
And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;
And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
Colossians
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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