“"For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former things shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.”
What Does the Bible Say About Going to Heaven?
The Bible addresses going to heaven across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.
22 verses·5 eras·11 promises
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“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.”
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away.”
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”
“Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.”
— Matthew 28:18· Jesus
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”
“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."”
“Pray like this: 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.”
“Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.”
— Matthew 5:48· Jesus
“So my heavenly Father will also do to you, if you don't each forgive your brother from your hearts for his misdeeds."”
“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."”
“Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.”
— Matthew 7:21· Jesus
“"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.”
“In my Father's house are many homes. If it weren't so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.”
Early Church (~50 AD)
“There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"”
“and said, "Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!"”
— Acts 7:56· Stephen
patriarchs
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
— Genesis 1:1· Narrator
United Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forth, and forevermore. A Song of Ascents. By David.”
“My help comes from Yahweh, who made heaven and earth.”
“Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth, who has set your glory above the heavens!”
“The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.”
— Psalms 19:1· David
“You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. A Prayer by David.”
— Psalms 16:11· David
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