Every Command of God in the Bible

The Bible contains 4,154 direct commands — things God asked His people to do. Not suggestions. Not opinions. Direct instructions, organized from most quotable to deepest.

80 commands shown

He said to them, "When you pray, say, 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come. May your will be done on Earth, as it is in heaven.
Luke 11:2· JesusCommand
and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.
Deuteronomy 6:5· MosesCommand
God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.
Genesis 1:3· GodCommand
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."
Psalms 46:10· GodCommand
Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5· SolomonCommand
Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2· PaulCommand
They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household."
Acts 16:31· PaulCommand
But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"
Acts 3:6· PeterCommand
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth."
Acts 1:8· JesusCommand
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."
John 16:33· JesusCommand
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.
John 14:27· JesusCommand
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another.
John 13:34· JesusCommand
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."
John 4:24· JesusCommand
He isn't here, but is risen. Remember what he told you when he was still in Galilee,
Luke 24:6· angelsCommand
Whoever doesn't bear his own cross, and come after me, can't be my disciple.
Luke 14:27· JesusCommand
But seek God's Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you.
Luke 12:31· JesusCommand
"He that is not with me is against me. He who doesn't gather with me scatters.
Luke 11:23· JesusCommand
Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.'"
Luke 11:4· JesusCommand
"But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Luke 6:27· JesusCommand
"As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.
Luke 6:31· JesusCommand
As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had blessed, he broke it, and gave to them, and said, "Take, eat. This is my body."
Mark 14:22· MarkCommand
you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.' This is the first commandment.
Mark 12:30· JesusCommand
Jesus answered them, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." They marveled greatly at him.
Mark 12:17· JesusCommand
Jesus answered, "The greatest is, 'Hear, Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one:
Mark 12:29· JesusCommand
Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.
Mark 11:25· JesusCommand
Jesus answered them, "Have faith in God.
Mark 11:22· JesusCommand
What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate."
Mark 10:9· JesusCommand
He sat down, and called the twelve; and he said to them, "If any man wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all."
Mark 9:35· MarkCommand
He called the multitude to himself with his disciples, and said to them, "Whoever wants to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Mark 8:34· JesusCommand
He awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" The wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Mark 4:39· JesusCommand
and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News."
Mark 1:15· JesusCommand
teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.
Matthew 28:20· JesusCommand
Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:19· JesusCommand
He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.
Matthew 28:6· AngelCommand
A second likewise is this, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'
Matthew 22:39· JesusCommand
Jesus said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.'
Matthew 22:37· JesusCommand
They said to him, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
Matthew 22:21· JesusCommand
Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."
Matthew 19:21· JesusCommand
While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him."
Matthew 17:5· GodCommand
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Matthew 16:24· JesusCommand
But you go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
Matthew 9:13· JesusCommand
Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:12· JesusCommand
But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33· JesusCommand
But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Matthew 5:39· JesusCommand
Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
Matthew 5:48· JesusCommand
Then Jesus said to him, "Get behind me, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.'"
Matthew 4:10· JesusCommand
but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat of it; for in the day that you eat of it you will surely die."
Genesis 2:17· GodCommand
Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, 'I am strong.'
Joel 3:10· GodCommand
Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2· PaulCommand
Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
Psalms 34:8· DavidCommand
"'You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.
Leviticus 19:18· GodCommand
He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
So my heavenly Father will also do to you, if you don't each forgive your brother from your hearts for his misdeeds."
Matthew 18:35· JesusCommand
"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Matthew 10:16· JesusCommand
He said to them, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men."
Matthew 4:19· JesusCommand
Now Yahweh said to Abram, "Get out of your country, and from your relatives, and from your father's house, to the land that I will show you.
Genesis 12:1· GodCommand
Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh.
Genesis 2:24· NarratorCommand
But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore don't be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.
Luke 12:7· JesusCommand
He said to them, "Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
Luke 20:25· JesusCommand
When Jesus heard these things, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have, and distribute it to the poor. You will have treasure in heaven. Come, follow me."
Luke 18:22· LukeCommand
He said, "He who showed mercy on him." Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."
Luke 10:37· JesusCommand
"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you."
Luke 6:38· JesusCommand
Let everything that has breath praise Yah! Praise Yah!
Psalms 150:6· unknownCommand
Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don't know.
Jeremiah 33:3· YahwehCommand
If it seems evil to you to serve Yahweh, choose this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Yahweh."
Joshua 24:15· JoshuaCommand
Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.
Colossians 3:17· PaulCommand
But let justice roll on like rivers, and righteousness like a mighty stream.
Amos 5:24· AmosCommand
"Don't let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.
John 14:1· JesusCommand
Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.
Psalms 55:22· DavidCommand
Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 41:10· YahwehCommand
For, "Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved."
Romans 10:13· PaulCommand
This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!
Psalms 118:24· DavidCommand
Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
Psalms 118:1· DavidCommand
Yahweh says to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool for your feet."
Psalms 110:1· YahwehCommand