100 Verses Everyone Should Know By Heart (according to a book by Robert Morgan) plus four additional bonus verses:

1. ““In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 NIRV

2. “In the beginning, the Word was already there. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 NIRV

3. “The Word became a human being. He made his home with us. We have seen his glory. It is the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father. And the Word was full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 NIRV

4. “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life.” John 3:16 NIRV

5. “Everyone has sinned. No one measures up to God’s glory.” Romans: 3:23 NIRV

6. “When you sin, the pay you get is death. But God gives you the gift of eternal life. That’s because of what Christ Jesus our Lord has done.” Romans 6:23 NIRV

7. “But here is how God has shown his love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 NIRV

8. “Say with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord.” Believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead. Then you will be saved.” Romans 10:9 NIRV

9. “With your heart you believe and are made right with God. With your mouth you say what you believe. And so you are saved.” Romans 10:10 NIRV 

10. “God has breathed life into all Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right.” 2 Timothy 3:16 NIRV

11. “Never stop reading this Book of the Law. Day and night you must think about what it says. Make sure you do everything written in it. Then things will go well with you. And you will have great success.” Joshua 1:8 NIRV

12. “I have hidden your word in my heart so that I won’t sin against you.” Psalm 119:11 NIRV

13. “The commandments I give you today must be in your hearts.” Deuteronomy 6:6 NIRV

14. “Make sure your children learn them. Talk about them when you are at home. Talk about them when you walk along the road. Speak about them when you go to bed. And speak about them when you get up.” Deuteronomy 6:7 NIRV

15. “The word of God is alive and active. It is sharper than any sword that has two edges. It cuts deep enough to separate soul from spirit. It can separate bones from joints. It judges the thoughts and purposes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 NIRV

16. “So let us boldly approach God’s throne of grace. Then we will receive mercy. We will find grace to help us when we need it.” Hebrews 4:16 NIRV

17. “Here is what we can be sure of when we come to God in prayer. If we ask anything in keeping with what he wants, he hears us.” 1 John 5:14 NIRV 

18. “If we know that God hears what we ask for, we know that we have it.” 1 John 5:15 NIRV

19. “Here is what God says about the Son. God has given us eternal life. And this life is found in his Son.” 1 John 5:11 NIRV

20. “Whoever belongs to the Son has life. Whoever doesn’t belong to the Son of God doesn’t have life.” 1 John 5:12 NIRV

21. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God. Believe in me also.” John 14:1 NIRV

22. “There are many rooms in my Father’s house. If this were not true, would I have told you that I am going there? Would I have told you that I would prepare a place for you there?” John 14:2 NIRV

23. “If I go and do that, I will come back. And I will take you to be with me. Then you will also be where I am.” John 14:3 NIRV

24. “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 NIRV

25. “I leave my peace with you. I give my peace to you. I do not give it to you as the world does. Do not let your hearts be troubled. And do not be afraid.” John 14:27 NIRV

26. “Lord, you will give perfect peace to those who commit themselves to be faithful to you. That’s because they trust in you.” Isaiah 26:3 NIRV

27. “But the servant was pierced because we had sinned. He was crushed because we had done what was evil. He was punished to make us whole again. His wounds have healed us.” Isaiah 53:5 NIRV

28. “ All of us are like sheep. We have wandered away from God. All of us have turned to our own way. And the Lord has placed on his servant
    the sins of all of us.” Isaiah 53:6 NIRV

29. “Give praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In his great mercy he has given us a new birth and a living hope. This hope is living because Jesus Christ rose from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3 NIRV 

30. “Give thanks as you enter the gates of his temple. Give praise as you enter its courtyards. Give thanks to him and praise his name.” Psalms 100:4 NIRV

31. “The Lord is good. His faithful love continues forever. It will last for all time to come.” Psalm 100:5 NIRV

32. “You are worthy, our Lord and God! You are worthy to receive glory and honor and power. You are worthy because you created all things. They were created and they exist. This is the way you planned it.” Revelation 4:11 NIRV

33. “But put God’s kingdom first. Do what he wants you to do. Then all those things will also be given to you.” Matthew 6:33 NIRV

34. “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. He appointed them to be saved in keeping with his purpose.” Romans 8:28 NIRV

35. “I know the plans I have for you,” announces the Lord. “I want you to enjoy success. I do not plan to harm you. I will give you hope for the years to come.” Jeremiah  29:11 NIRV

36. “But suppose we walk in the light, just as he is in the light. Then we share life with one another. And the blood of Jesus, his Son, makes us pure from all sin.” 1 John 1:7 NIRV

37. “But God is faithful and fair. If we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins. He will forgive every wrong thing we have done. He will make us pure.” 1 John 1:9 NIRV

38. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Do not depend on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 NIRV

39. “In all your ways obey him. Then he will make your paths smooth and straight.” Proverbs 3:6 NIRV

40. “They all ate the same spiritual food.” 1 Corinthians 10:3 NIRV

41. “Turn your worries over to the Lord. He will keep you going. He will never let godly people be shaken.” Psalms 55:22 NIRV

42. “Turn all your worries over to him. He cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NIRV

43. “But they make themselves humble in my sight. They pray and look to me. And they turn from their evil ways. Then I will listen to them from heaven. I will forgive their sin. And I will heal their land. After all, they are my people.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIRV

44. “Brothers and sisters, God has shown you his mercy. So I am asking you to offer up your bodies to him while you are still alive. Your bodies are a holy sacrifice that is pleasing to God. When you offer your bodies to God, you are worshiping him in the right way. “Romans 12:1 NIRV

45. “Don’t live the way this world lives. Let your way of thinking be completely changed. Then you will be able to test what God wants for you. And you will agree that what he wants is right. His plan is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 NIRV

46. “Stay excited about your faith as you serve the Lord.” Romans 12:11NIRV

47. “When you hope, be joyful. When you suffer, be patient. When you pray, be faithful.” Romans 12:12 NIRV

48. “If possible, live in peace with everyone. Do that as much as you can.”Romans 12:18 NIRV

49. “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give. You shouldn’t give if you don’t want to. You shouldn’t give because you are forced to. God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 NIRV

50. “And let us not give up meeting together. Some are in the habit of doing this. Instead, let us encourage one another with words of hope. Let us do this even more as you see Christ’s return approaching.” Hebrews 10:25 NIRV 

51. “If you really want to gain knowledge, you must begin by having respect for the Lord. But foolish people hate wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7 NIRV

52. “A gentle answer turns anger away. But mean words stir up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 NIRV

53. “Don’t fill yourself up with wine. Getting drunk will lead to wild living. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Ephesians 5:18 NIRV

54. “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.” Ephesians 5:19 NIRV

55. “Always give thanks to God the Father for everything. Give thanks to him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:20 NIRV

56. “Follow the lead of one another because of your respect for Christ.” Ephesians 5:21 NIRV

57. “But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful” Galatians 5:22 NIRV

58. “and gentle and having control of oneself. There is no law against things of that kind.” Galatians 5:23 NIRV

59. “The Lord has done it on this day. Let us be joyful today and be glad.” Psalm 118:24 NIRV

60. “Always be joyful because you belong to the Lord. I will say it again. Be joyful!” Philippians 4:4 NIRV

61. “Let everyone know how gentle you are. The Lord is coming soon.” Philippians 4:5 NIRV

62. “Don’t worry about anything. No matter what happens, tell God about everything. Ask and pray, and give thanks to him.” Philippians 4:6 NIRV

63. “Then God’s peace will watch over your hearts and your minds. He will do this because you belong to Christ Jesus. God’s peace can never be completely understood.” Philippians 4:7 NIRV

    1. i. “Finally, my brothers and sisters, always think about what is true. Think about what is noble, right and pure. Think about what is lovely and worthy of respect. If anything is excellent or worthy of praise, think about those kinds of things.” Philippians 4:8 NIRV

    2. ii. “Do what you have learned or received or heard from me. Follow my example. The God who gives peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9 NIRV

64. “My brothers and sisters, you will face all kinds of trouble. When you do, think of it as pure joy.” James 1:2 NIRV

65. “Your faith will be tested. You know that when this happens it will produce in you the strength to continue.” James 1:3 NIRV

66. “And you must allow this strength to finish its work. Then you will be all you should be. You will have everything you need.” James 1:4 NIRV

67. “If any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone and doesn’t find fault.” James 1:5 NIRV

68. “Always be joyful.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16 NIRV

69. “Never stop praying.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NIRV

70. “Give thanks no matter what happens. God wants you to thank him because you believe in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIRV

71. “God’s grace has saved you because of your faith in Christ. Your salvation doesn’t come from anything you do. It is God’s gift.” Ephesians 2:8 NIRV

72. “It is not based on anything you have done. No one can brag about earning it.” Ephesians 2:9 NIRV

73. “We are God’s creation. He created us to belong to Christ Jesus. Now we can do good works. Long ago God prepared these works for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 NIRV

74. “I have been crucified with Christ. I don’t live any longer, but Christ lives in me. Now I live my life in my body by faith in the Son of God. He loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 NIRV

75. “Let the peace that Christ gives rule in your hearts. As parts of one body, you were appointed to live in peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 NIRV

76. “Let the message about Christ live among you like a rich treasure. Teach and correct one another wisely. Teach one another by singing psalms and hymns and songs from the Spirit. Sing to God with thanks in your hearts.” Colossians 3:16 NIRV

77. “Do everything you say or do in the name of the Lord Jesus. Always give thanks to God the Father through Christ.” Colossians 3:17 NIRV

78. “I want to preach it because I’m not ashamed of the good news. It is God’s power to save everyone who believes. It is meant first for the Jews. It is meant also for the Gentiles.” Romans 1:16 NIRV

79. “he good news shows God’s power to make people right with himself. God’s power to be made right with him is given to the person who has faith. It happens by faith from beginning to end. It is written, ‘The one who is right with God will live by faith.’” Romans 1:17 NIRV

80. “When I’m afraid, I put my trust in you.” Psalm 56:3 NIRV

81. “In peace I will lie down and sleep. Lord, you alone keep me safe.” Psalm 4:8 NIRV

82. “Without faith it is impossible to please God. Those who come to God must believe that he exists. And they must believe that he rewards those who look to him.” Hebrews 11:6 NIRV

83. “Then Jesus came to them. He said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” Matthew 28:18 NIRV

84. “So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 NIRV

85. “Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And you can be sure that I am always with you, to the very end.” Matthew 28:20 NIRV

86. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. Then you will tell people about me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria. And you will even tell other people about me from one end of the earth to the other.” Acts 1:8 NIRV

87. “The Lord is my shepherd. He gives me everything I need.” Psalm 23:1 NIRV

88. “He lets me lie down in fields of green grass. He leads me beside quiet waters.” Psalm 23:2 NIRV

89. “He gives me new strength. He guides me in the right paths for the honor of his name.” Psalm 23:3 NIRV

90. “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid. You are with me. Your shepherd’s rod and staff comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 NIRV

91. “You prepare a feast for me right in front of my enemies. You pour oil on my head. My cup runs over.” Psalm 23:5 NIRV

92. “I am sure that your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life. And I will live in the house of the Lord Forever.” Psalm 23:6 NIRV

93. “A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us. He will rule over us. And he will be called Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God. He will also be called Father Who Lives Forever  and Prince Who Brings Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 NIRV

94. “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news. It will bring great joy for all the people.” Luke 2:10 NIRV

95. “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 2:11 NIRV

96. “Here is how you will know I am telling you the truth. You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:12 NIRV

    1. iii. “After Jesus said this, he was taken up to heaven. The apostles watched until a cloud hid him from their sight.” Acts 1:9 NIRV

    2. iv. “After Jesus said this, he was taken up to heaven. The apostles watched until a cloud hid him from their sight.” Acts 1:10 NIRV

97. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking at the sky? Jesus has been taken away from you into heaven. But he will come back in the same way you saw him go.” Acts 1:11 NIRV

98. “And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.” Revelation 21:1 NIRV

99. “I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem. It was coming down out of heaven from God. It was prepared like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.” Revelation 21:2 NIRV

100. “Jesus is a witness about these things. He says, “Yes. I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” Revelation 22:20 NIRV

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