What Does the Bible Say About Heaven?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on heaven
The Bible addresses Heaven in many places, describing it as the dwelling place of God where His glory shines brightly. It is depicted as a place of beauty, joy, and eternal peace, where there is no suffering or pain. In Heaven, believers are promised a reunion with loved ones who have also accepted Jesus as their savior. It is described as a place of worship and praise, where the redeemed can enjoy the presence of God for eternity.
Bible Verses About Heaven
Revelation 21:4KJV
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
1 Corinthians 2:9KJV
“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”
John 14:2–3KJV
“In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”
2 Corinthians 5:1KJV
“For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.”
Philippians 3:20–21KJV
“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.”
Colossians 3:1–2KJV
“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”
Hebrews 11:16KJV
“But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.”
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