“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.”
What Does the Bible Say About Preparation?
The Bible addresses preparation across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.
3 verses·2 eras·1 promises
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“He said, "I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way of the Lord,' as Isaiah the prophet said."”
— John 1:23· John the Baptist
Apostolic Era (~50 AD)
“Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, 'I am strong.'”
— Joel 3:10· God
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