“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5· Moses
What Does the Bible Say About Your Heart?
The Bible addresses your heart across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.
40 verses·6 eras·9 promises
Exodus (~1400 BC)
“"'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· God
Exile (~586 BC)
“But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says Yahweh: I will put my law in their inward parts, and in their heart will I write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people:”
“They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
— Lamentations 3:23· Jeremiah
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“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· Jesus
“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· Jesus
“for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
— Matthew 6:21· Jesus
“So my heavenly Father will also do to you, if you don't each forgive your brother from your hearts for his misdeeds."”
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
— Luke 12:34· Jesus
“"Don't let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.”
— John 14:1· Jesus
“He answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself."”
— Luke 10:27· lawyer
“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.”
“He said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when you come into your Kingdom."”
“Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!" Having said this, he breathed his last.”
“"But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,”
— Luke 6:27· Jesus
“Why do you see the speck of chaff that is in your brother's eye, but don't consider the beam that is in your own eye?”
— Luke 6:41· Jesus
“"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed,”
“"Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;”
“But he who is greatest among you will be your servant.”
— Matthew 23:11· Jesus
“A second likewise is this, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'”
— Matthew 22:39· Jesus
“That which enters into the mouth doesn't defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man."”
— Matthew 15:11· Jesus
“Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.'”
“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· Jesus
“But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore don't be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.”
Early Church (~50 AD)
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
United Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.”
— Proverbs 3:5· Solomon
“Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
“Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in Yahweh. By David. A contemplative psalm.”
— Psalms 31:24· David
“Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh. By David.”
— Psalms 27:14· David
“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”
— Psalms 119:11· David
“For with you is the spring of life. In your light shall we see light.”
“Where could I go from your Spirit? Or where could I flee from your presence?”
“Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forth, and forevermore. A Song of Ascents. By David.”
“Yahweh will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul.”
“How precious is your loving kindness, God! The children of men take refuge under the shadow of your wings.”
“Into your hand I commend my spirit. You redeem me, Yahweh, God of truth.”
“Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth, who has set your glory above the heavens!”
“I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.”
patriarchs
“By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust you shall return."”
— Genesis 3:19· God
“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.”
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