Bible Verses About Truth

King James Version · 15 passages

Jesus did not merely speak the truth; He said, I am the truth. In a world of shifting words, Scripture anchors the soul: thy word is true from the beginning, and the truth shall make you free. These passages gather what the Bible says about the truth of God, truthful speech between neighbours, and the Spirit of truth who guides into all truth.

John 14:6

6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

See also: Acts 4:12 · John 10:9 · Ephesians 2:18 · John 11:25

John 8:31–32

31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

See also: Romans 8:2 · John 8:36 · John 17:17 · 2 John 1:9

John 17:17

17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

See also: John 15:3 · Psalms 119:160 · Ephesians 5:26 · 1 Peter 1:22

Psalms 119:160

160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. Thy word...: Heb. The beginning of thy word is true

John 16:13

13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

See also: John 14:26 · 1 Corinthians 2:10 · John 14:17 · John 15:26

Ephesians 4:14–15

14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: speaking...: or, being sincere

See also: 1 John 3:18 · Hebrews 13:9 · Ephesians 4:25 · Zechariah 8:16

Psalms 25:4–5

4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. 5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

See also: Psalms 86:11 · Psalms 143:8 · Psalms 27:11 · Proverbs 8:34

Proverbs 12:22

22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

1 John 3:18–19

18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. 19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. assure: Gr. persuade

See also: James 2:15 · Romans 12:9 · 1 Peter 1:22 · Galatians 5:13

John 4:23–24

23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

Zechariah 8:16

16 These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: execute...: Heb. judge truth, and the judgment of peace

Psalms 86:11

11 Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.

See also: Jeremiah 32:38 · Psalms 25:4 · Psalms 5:8 · Psalms 119:33

Philippians 4:8

8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. honest: or, venerable

See also: James 3:17 · Titus 2:7 · Romans 12:9 · 2 Corinthians 8:21

2 Timothy 2:15

15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

John 18:37

37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

See also: John 8:47 · 1 John 4:6 · John 8:14 · John 10:26