Bible Reference Quiz

Read the verse — can you name where it's found?

Well-known Bible verses and where to find them

Every verse in the quiz, grouped into the same sets and ordered from the most familiar. Open one to read it in the NIV, ESV, NLT, CSB, and KJV, with its surrounding passage and a note on its context. Ready to test yourself? Take the quiz.

Set 1 · (1–10)

  1. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son…”
  2. Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
  3. Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of…”
  4. Philippians 4:13 “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
  5. Proverbs 3:5–6 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your…”
  6. Psalm 23:1 “The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”
  7. John 14:6 “Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life…”
  8. Ephesians 2:8–9 “For it is by grace you have been saved…”
  9. Philippians 4:6–7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation…”
  10. Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death…”

Set 2 · (11–20)

  1. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD…”
  2. Isaiah 40:31 “but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength…”
  3. Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed…”
  4. Romans 12:1–2 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters…”
  5. Matthew 28:19–20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…”
  6. Galatians 5:22–23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance…”
  7. 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come…”
  8. Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”
  9. Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this…”
  10. Romans 10:9–10 “If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord…”

Set 3 · (21–30)

  1. 1 Corinthians 13:4 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy…”
  2. Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
  3. Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good…”
  4. Psalm 46:10 “He says, "Be still, and know that I am God…”
  5. Joshua 1:8–9 “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips…”
  6. Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness…”
  7. 2 Timothy 3:16–17 “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching…”
  8. 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins…”
  9. Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live…”
  10. Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance…”

Set 4 · (31–40)

  1. 2 Timothy 1:7 “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid…”
  2. Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you…”
  3. John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us…”
  4. Isaiah 53:5 “But he was pierced for our transgressions…”
  5. Isaiah 53:6 “We all, like sheep, have gone astray…”
  6. Matthew 5:16 “In the same way, let your light shine before others…”
  7. Hebrews 12:1–2 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of…”
  8. Lamentations 3:22–23 “Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed…”
  9. James 1:2–3 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters…”
  10. 1 Peter 5:7 “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

Set 5 · (41–50)

  1. Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you…”
  2. Philippians 4:8–9 “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true…”
  3. Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
  4. John 5:24 “Very truly I tell you…”
  5. Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please God…”
  6. Titus 3:5 “he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done…”
  7. Colossians 3:17 “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed…”
  8. Zephaniah 3:17 “The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves…”
  9. Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are…”
  10. Matthew 4:4 “Jesus answered, "It is written…”

Set 6 · (51–60)

  1. Romans 5:12 “Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man…”
  2. Psalm 100:1–5 “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth…”
  3. Psalm 150:6 “Let everything that has breath praise the LORD…”
  4. Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us settle the matter," says the LORD…”
  5. Matthew 10:38–39 “Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not…”
  6. Luke 9:23 “Then he said to them all…”
  7. Matthew 25:13 “Therefore keep watch…”
  8. Revelation 1:7 “Look, he is coming with the clouds…”
  9. 1 Corinthians 15:52 “in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet…”
  10. Mark 11:25 “And when you stand praying…”

Set 7 · (61–70)

  1. Matthew 6:14 “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you…”
  2. John 14:26 “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit…”
  3. Matthew 9:6–8 “But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on…”
  4. John 19:11 “Jesus answered, "You would have no power over me if it were…”
  5. Exodus 15:2 “The LORD is my strength and my defense…”
  6. Psalm 103:10–14 “He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us…”
  7. Revelation 19:15–16 “Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to…”
  8. 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18 “For the Lord himself will come down from heaven…”
  9. 2 Thessalonians 2:8–10 “And then the lawless one will be revealed…”
  10. Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given…”

Set 8 · (71–78)

  1. Luke 22:20 “In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying…”
  2. Romans 8:31 “What, then, shall we say in response to these things…”
  3. 1 Timothy 4:4–5 “For everything God created is good…”
  4. 1 Corinthians 10:31–33 “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do…”
  5. 1 Corinthians 10:13 “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to…”
  6. Matthew 26:26–28 “While they were eating, Jesus took bread…”
  7. 1 John 4:1–2 “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit…”
  8. Hebrews 3:13 “But encourage one another daily…”