Popular Bible Verses about State

But we are citizens of the state (commonwealth, homeland) which is in heaven, and from it also we earnestly and patiently await [the coming of] the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) [as] Savior AMP

For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: KJV

And I was in (passed into a state of) weakness and fear (dread) and great trembling [after I had come] among you. AMP

And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. KJV

Blessed and fortunate and happy and spiritually prosperous (in that state in which the born-again child of God enjoys His favor and salvation) are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), for they shall be completely satisfied! [Isa. 55:1, 2.] AMP

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. KJV

Therefore, everyone who acknowledges Me before men and confesses Me [out of a state of oneness with Me], I will also acknowledge him before My Father Who is in heaven and confess [that I am abiding in] him. AMP

Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. KJV

Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am. AMP

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. KJV

Behold, I was brought forth in [a state of] iniquity; my mother was sinful who conceived me [and I too am sinful]. [John 3:6; Rom. 5:12; Eph. 2:3.] AMP

Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. KJV

And God's peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. AMP

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. KJV

And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ's] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always]. AMP

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. KJV

Then death and Hades (the state of death or disembodied existence) were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. AMP

And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. KJV

Blessed and happy and enviably fortunate and spiritually prosperous (in the state in which the born-again child of God enjoys and finds satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, regardless of his outward conditions) are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake (for being and doing right), for theirs is the kingdom of heaven! AMP

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. KJV