In this exploration of “50 Bible Verses It Is Well With My Soul,” we embark on a journey through the pages of Scripture to uncover the profound connections between this cherished hymn and the timeless wisdom of the Bible.
These verses not only provide context for the hymn’s creation but also offer a wellspring of spiritual insight and solace for those seeking peace amidst life’s storms.
Together, we will find inspiration, hope, and a deeper understanding of what it truly means to declare, “It is well with my soul.”
Bible Verse It Is Well With My Soul
1. Psalm 34:17-18
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
2. Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.”
3. John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
4. Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.””
5. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.””
6. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
7. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
8. Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
9. James 1:2-4
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
10. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
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11. Isaiah 53:5
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”
12. Romans 5:1
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
13. Colossians 3:15
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
14. Psalm 29:11
“The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”
15. John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
16. 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
17. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
18. Matthew 6:25-27
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?”
19. Ephesians 2:14
“For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility.”
20. Psalm 46:10
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.'”
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21. Psalm 46:10
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.'”
22. Psalm 23:1
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”
23. John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
24. Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
25. Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.”
26. Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
27. Romans 8:6
“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”
28. Proverbs 16:7
“When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.”
29. Colossians 3:15
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
30. James 3:17-18
“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.”
Scriptural Wisdom for Overcoming Trials and Finding Peace
31. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
32. Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
33. Psalm 34:4
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”
34. 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
35. Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
36. Psalm 30:5
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”
37. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.”
38. Psalm 91:1-2
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'”
39. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
40. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
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41. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
42. Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
43. Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
44. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
45. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
46. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
47. Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
48. John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
49. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
50. Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.”
Conclusion
It teaches us that, despite the trials and tribulations we may encounter, our trust in Him can anchor our souls, allowing us to proclaim with confidence, “It is well with my soul.”
Each verse we’ve explored reinforces the idea that God is our refuge and strength, the source of our peace, and the anchor of our faith.
Wherever we find ourselves in times of calm or amid life’s tempestuous seas, the unchanging truths of Scripture remind us that God’s love, grace, and presence are our steadfast companions.
