Bible Verses About Zeal

Zeal is a strong passion or enthusiasm for something, and the Bible has a lot to say about having zeal in our lives. Whether it’s about our faith, our work, or our relationships, being enthusiastic and driven can make a big difference. In this post, we’ll look at Bible verses about zeal that inspire us to live with purpose and energy, showing us how to channel our passion in positive and meaningful ways.

Bible Verses About Zeal

Romans 12:11 – “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”

Titus 2:14 – “Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.”

Revelation 3:19 – “Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.”

2 Corinthians 7:11 – “See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done. At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.”

Psalm 69:9 – “Zeal for your house consumes me, and the insults of those who insult you fall on me.”

Galatians 4:18 – “It is fine to be zealous, provided the purpose is good, and to be so always, not just when I am with you.”

Proverbs 19:2 – “Desire without knowledge is not good— how much more will hasty feet miss the way!”

Philippians 3:12 – “Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.”

1 Corinthians 14:12 – “So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church.”

Ephesians 6:7 – “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people,”

Isaiah 9:7 – “Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.”

1 Kings 19:10 – “He replied, ‘I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.’”

John 2:17 – “His disciples remembered that it is written: ‘Zeal for your house will consume me.’”

Exodus 34:14 – “Do not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.”

Acts 18:25 – “He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor and taught about Jesus accurately, though he knew only the baptism of John.”

Numbers 25:11 – “Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, the priest, has turned my anger away from the Israelites, since he was as zealous as I am for my honor among them, so that in my zeal I did not put an end to them.”

2 Corinthians 9:2 – “For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting about it to the Macedonians, telling them that since last year you in Achaia were ready to give; and your enthusiasm has stirred most of them to action.”

Romans 10:2 – “For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge.”

1 Peter 4:8 – “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”

Hebrews 6:11 – “We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.”

Psalm 119:139 – “My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.”

Romans 15:20 – “It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.”

Proverbs 21:5 – “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.”

Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

Philippians 1:15 – “It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.”

John 4:34 – “‘My food,’ said Jesus, ‘is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.’”

2 Chronicles 19:7 – “Now let the fear of the Lord be on you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is no injustice or favoritism or bribery.”

2 Peter 1:5 – “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;”

Exodus 34:24 – “I will drive out nations before you and enlarge your territory, and no one will covet your land when you go up three times each year to appear before the Lord your God.”

Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Psalm 69:10 – “When I wept and humbled myself with fasting, that became my reproach.”

Isaiah 42:13 – “The Lord will march out like a champion, like a warrior he will stir up his zeal; with a shout he will raise the battle cry and will triumph over his enemies.”

Luke 9:51 – “As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.”

Acts 20:24 – “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”

Colossians 1:29 – “To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.”

Revelation 2:4 – “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.”

1 Thessalonians 1:3 – “We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.”

1 Corinthians 15:58 – “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”

Philippians 2:13 – “For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”

Revelation 3:19 – “Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.”

Zephaniah 3:17 – “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

Matthew 25:21 – “‘His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’”

2 Samuel 22:31 – “‘As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.’”

These verses highlight the importance of zeal in our faith and daily lives, encouraging us to pursue our goals with passion and dedication.

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