What the Bible says about purpose in life

The 12 verses readers most often turn to for this topic, quoted in full from the Berean Standard Bible.

Rom 8:28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Eph 2:10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

Eccl 12:13–14When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.

Ps 138:8The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever— do not abandon the works of Your hands.

Prov 16:9A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

1 Pet 2:9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Rom 12:2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Jer 1:5“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

Ps 20:4May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed.

1 Cor 10:31So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

Ps 37:5Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.

Isa 43:7everyone called by My name and created for My glory, whom I have indeed formed and made.”

These are the verses readers most often turn to for this topic — not a teaching on it. Read each in its chapter.

Sources

The verses of each topic and their order: OpenBible.info topical data, by readers’ votes: OpenBible.info · CC BY 4.0

Berean Standard Bible · Public domain