Bible verses about heaven
John 14:2-3, 2 Corinthians 5:1 and 1 Corinthians 2:9 are the Bible verses most often searched about heaven. They speak of a place prepared by Jesus, a home that lasts, and things beyond what people have imagined. All eleven are below in full.
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1.John 14:2-3
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.
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In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you may be there also.
Jesus tells his troubled disciples he's going to prepare a place for them. He's talking about being together again.
2.2 Corinthians 5:1
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.
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For we know that if the earthly house of our tent is dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
Paul calls the body a tent and says there's a lasting home waiting beyond it.
3.1 Corinthians 2:9
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.
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But as it is written, “Things which an eye didn’t see, and an ear didn’t hear, which didn’t enter into the heart of man, these God has prepared for those who love him.”
A line about how much is still out of sight. It says nobody has seen, heard or pictured what's been prepared.
4.Revelation 21:3
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
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I heard a loud voice out of heaven saying, “Behold, God’s dwelling is with people; and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.
John's vision of God living with his people. The line is about presence more than scenery.
5.Philippians 3:20-21
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.
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For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will change the body of our humiliation to be conformed to the body of his glory, according to the working by which he is able even to subject all things to himself.
Paul reminds a church that their citizenship is in heaven, and that they're waiting for a Savior to come from there.
6.Luke 23:43
And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
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Jesus said to him, “Assuredly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Jesus speaks to the man dying next to him on the cross. The answer is brief, personal and immediate.
7.Matthew 6:19-20
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
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“Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves don’t break through and steal;
A teaching on where to store up treasure. Jesus compares things that decay or get stolen with what can't.
8.Hebrews 11:16
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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But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
People of faith are described as longing for a better country, a heavenly one, and God isn't ashamed of them.
9.2 Peter 3:13
Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
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But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.
Peter looks ahead to a renewed heaven and earth where things are put right.
10.1 Peter 1:4
To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
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to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn’t fade away, reserved in Heaven for you,
An inheritance is described that doesn't spoil or fade, kept safe for those it's meant for.
11.Psalm 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
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You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.
The writer speaks of fullness of joy in God's presence and lasting pleasure at his right hand.
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What is a good Bible verse about heaven?
John 14:2-3 is a good place to start. Jesus tells his troubled disciples he's going to prepare a place for them. He's talking about being together again.
What does the Bible say heaven is like?
It gives images rather than a full map. John 14:2-3 speaks of a prepared place, Revelation 21:3 of God living with his people, and 1 Corinthians 2:9 says its wonders are beyond imagination. Christians differ on the details, and many hold the picture loosely.
What did Jesus say about heaven?
In John 14:2-3 he says he's preparing a place for his followers. In Luke 23:43 he tells a dying man he'll be with him in paradise. In Matthew 6:19-20 he encourages storing up treasure in heaven.
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