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Bible Verses About Purpose

You are not an accident — you are workmanship, created for good works prepared in advance. These Bible verses about purpose answer the question every heart asks: why am I here?

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Jeremiah 29:11

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“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.”

Ephesians 2:10

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“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.”

Romans 8:28

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“And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.”

Proverbs 19:21

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“Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.”

Psalms 138:8

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“The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever— do not abandon the works of Your hands.”

Colossians 3:23-24

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“Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

1 Corinthians 10:31

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“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.”

Philippians 1:6

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“being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Psalms 139:13-14

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“For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.”

Matthew 5:14-16

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“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Proverbs 16:3

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“Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.”

Isaiah 43:7

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“everyone called by My name and created for My glory, whom I have indeed formed and made.””

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Purpose?

You are not an accident — you are workmanship, created for good works prepared in advance. These Bible verses about purpose answer the question every heart asks: why am I here?

What is a good Bible verse about Purpose?

Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.”

Where should I start reading about Purpose in the Bible?

Start with Ephesians 2:10, one of the 12 verses gathered here on this topic.

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