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Bible Verses About Power of Words
Find Bible verses about power of words — curated from 31,000+ verses with emotional and contextual scoring. What Scripture actually says.
What does the Bible say about power of words?
The Bible addresses power of words with deep compassion and clarity. From the Psalms to the words of Jesus, Scripture meets you in this exact feeling and offers comfort, strength, and direction. Here are the most powerful verses — each chosen because they speak directly to what you're going through.
Most Powerful Verses
Acts 1:8
“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."”
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Proverbs 18:21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.”
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Matthew 12:37
“For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."”
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Luke 24:49
“Behold, I send forth the promise of my Father on you. But wait in the city of Jerusalem until you are clothed with power from on high."”
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Luke 4:36
“Amazement came on all, and they spoke together, one with another, saying, "What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!"”
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Proverbs 8:14
“Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.”
2 Corinthians 6:7
“in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,”
Acts 6:8
“Stephen, full of faith and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.”
2 Corinthians 13:4
“For he was crucified through weakness, yet he lives through the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we will live with him through the power of God toward you.”
Revelation 11:17
“saying: "We give you thanks, Lord God, the Almighty, the one who is and who was; because you have taken your great power, and reigned.”
Ephesians 1:19
“and what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might”
Acts 4:33
“With great power, the apostles gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.”
1 Peter 5:11
“To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.”
Proverbs 6:2
“You are trapped by the words of your mouth. You are ensnared with the words of your mouth.”
John 19:10
“Pilate therefore said to him, "Aren't you speaking to me? Don't you know that I have power to release you, and have power to crucify you?"”
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