Bible Verses About Time

Time is one of life's most precious and limited resources. The Bible speaks of time's brevity, its proper use, and God's sovereignty over it. Scripture calls believers to redeem the time, living wisely in light of eternity. These Bible verses about time explore its value, how to use it wisely, and the comfort that God holds all time in His hands. Whether you feel time is running out or want to use it more wisely, these scriptures will shape your perspective.

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“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

John 3:16

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“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”

1 John 4:7

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“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”

1 Corinthians 13:4

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“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”

1 Corinthians 13:13

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“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”

1 John 4:8

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“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”

1 John 4:10

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“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

John 15:13

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“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?”

Romans 8:35

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“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Romans 8:38-39

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“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 5:8

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“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”

Matthew 5:44

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“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”

Matthew 22:37

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“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”

Matthew 22:39

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“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”

Colossians 3:14

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“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another.”

Romans 12:10

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“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.”

Romans 12:9

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“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”

Proverbs 3:5

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“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

Proverbs 3:6

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“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

Hebrews 11:1

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“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

Hebrews 11:6

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“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

2 Corinthians 5:7

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“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

Romans 10:17

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“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Romans 5:1

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“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.”

Ephesians 2:8

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“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”

Romans 1:17

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“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”

2 Timothy 4:7

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“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”

Mark 9:23

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“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”

Luke 1:37

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“And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.”

Luke 1:45

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“And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.”

Matthew 17:20

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Why Read Bible Verses About Time?

Ephesians 5:15-16 commands redeeming the time because days are evil. Psalm 90:12 prays for wisdom to number our days. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says there is a time for everything. James 4:14 calls life a vapor that appears briefly. Psalm 31:15 declares our times are in God's hands. Second Peter 3:8 says a day with the Lord is as a thousand years. These verses reveal time's value and God's mastery over it.

How to Apply These Bible Verses About Time in Daily Life

Evaluate how you spend time against eternal priorities. Avoid wasting time on worthless pursuits. Invest time in relationships and kingdom purposes. Rest appropriately as God designed. Do not worry about time running out; trust God's sovereignty. Make the most of every opportunity (Colossians 4:5). Live each day purposefully while trusting God with the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about time?
Time is brief like a vapor (James 4:14). We should redeem time wisely (Ephesians 5:15-16). There is a time for everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Our times are in God's hands (Psalm 31:15). Time has eternal perspective.
How should I use my time according to Scripture?
Redeem the time (Ephesians 5:16). Use it wisely (Psalm 90:12). Prioritize eternal over temporal. Balance work and rest. Invest in relationships and service. Make the most of opportunities (Colossians 4:5).
Why does life seem so short?
James 4:14 compares life to a vapor. Psalm 90:10 notes our years are brief. The brevity creates urgency for wise living. Life is short compared to eternity, which is why temporal investment matters less than eternal.
Does God control time?
Yes. Psalm 31:15 says our times are in His hands. Acts 1:7 says times are set by the Father's authority. He is outside time yet works within it. We can trust His timing even when it differs from ours.

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