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What the Bible Says About Trinity, the

Overview

The Bible addresses trinity, the across 79 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 Corinthians, John and Revelation. Closely related themes include Trinity, The Holy, Holy Spirit, Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit and God. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Peter, Abraham and Thomas.

Key Bible verses about trinity, the

Old Testament

New Testament

John

John 1:3

All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

John 2:19

Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.

John 7:28

Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.

John 10:28

And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

John 14:26

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

John 20:28

And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

John 21:17

He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.

Acts

Acts 3:14

But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;

Acts 5:3

But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? to lie to: or, to deceive

Acts 5:4

Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.

Acts 13:2

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

Acts 15:18

Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.

Acts 20:28

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 2:10

But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

1 Corinthians 2:11

For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

1 Corinthians 6:14

And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power.

1 Corinthians 12:3

Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. accursed: or, anathema

1 Corinthians 12:4

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:5

And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. administrations: or, ministries

1 Corinthians 12:6

And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.

1 Corinthians 12:11

But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

Hebrews

Hebrews 1:1

God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,

Hebrews 1:3

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;

Hebrews 2:11

For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,

Hebrews 9:14

How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? spot: or, fault

Hebrews 13:21

Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. working: or, doing

Revelation

Revelation 1:4

John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

Revelation 1:5

And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

Revelation 1:8

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

Revelation 3:7

And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;

Revelation 4:8

And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. rest: Gr. have no rest

Revelation 15:4

Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.

Revelation 22:13

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.

People in the Bible and trinity, the

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying trinity, the for yourself

  • Begin with Genesis 1:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how 1 Corinthians, John and Revelation each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Jesus, Peter and Abraham and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Trinity, The Holy, Holy Spirit, Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit and God.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about trinity, the?

The Bible addresses trinity, the across 79 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 Corinthians, John and Revelation. Closely related themes include Trinity, The Holy, Holy Spirit, Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit and God. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Peter, Abraham and Thomas.

How many Bible verses are about trinity, the?

The Bible references trinity, the in 79 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention trinity, the?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 1:1: “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with trinity, the?

Jesus, Peter, Abraham, Thomas and Barnabas.

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