Overview
The Bible addresses virtue across 4 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Luke, Philippians and 2 Peter. Closely related themes include Miracles of Christ, the, Children, Jairus and Commandments. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.
Key Bible verses about virtue
New Testament
Luke
People in the Bible and virtue
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying virtue for yourself
- Begin with Luke 6:19, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Luke, Philippians and 2 Peter each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Miracles of Christ, the, Children, Jairus and Commandments.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about virtue?
The Bible addresses virtue across 4 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Luke, Philippians and 2 Peter. Closely related themes include Miracles of Christ, the, Children, Jairus and Commandments. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.
How many Bible verses are about virtue?
The Bible references virtue in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention virtue?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Luke 6:19: “And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with virtue?
Jesus.
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