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Bible Verses About Self-Worth

You are not defined by likes, achievements, or anyone else's opinion — you are fearfully and wonderfully made, and priced by the blood of Christ. These Bible verses about self-worth tell you what you're really worth.

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.”

Genesis 1:27

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“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.”

1 Peter 2:9

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“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”

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.”

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

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“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.”

Jeremiah 1:5

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““Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.””

Isaiah 43:4

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“Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life.”

Romans 5:8

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“But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Zephaniah 3:17

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“The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.””

1 John 3:1

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“Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Self-Worth?

You are not defined by likes, achievements, or anyone else's opinion — you are fearfully and wonderfully made, and priced by the blood of Christ. These Bible verses about self-worth tell you what you're really worth.

What is a good Bible verse about Self-Worth?

Psalms 139:13-14: “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.”

Where should I start reading about Self-Worth in the Bible?

Start with Genesis 1:27, one of the 10 verses gathered here on this topic.

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