Bible Verses about “not good enough”

“‹For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.›”

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully [and] wonderfully made: marvellous [are] thy works; and [that] my soul knoweth right well.”

“‹But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.›”

“For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.”

“For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.”

“‹Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.›”

“¶ Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and [that] the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?”

“‹But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.›”

“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.”

“‹But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;›”

“‹But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.›”

“And he said unto me, ‹My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.› Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”

“‹Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.›”

“‹But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.›”

“‹Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.›”

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”

“‹But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.›”

“‹Blessed› [are] ‹they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.›”

“¶ ‹Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:›”

“‹Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.›”

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”

“‹Blessed› [are] ‹the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.›”

“‹Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.›”

“‹That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.›”

“¶ ‹Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.›”

“‹But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:›”

“‹Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.›”

“‹For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?›”

“¶ ‹Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:›”

“‹Blessed are ye, when› [men] ‹shall revile you, and persecute› [you], ‹and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.›”

“‹Blessed› [are] ‹the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.›”

“‹And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more› [than others]? ‹do not even the publicans so?›”

“¶ [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”

“‹Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.›”

“‹Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great› [is] ‹your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.›”

“‹Blessed› [are] ‹the pure in heart: for they shall see God.›”

“¶ ‹Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.›”

“‹Blessed› [are] ‹they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.›”

“¶ ‹Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:›”

“‹It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:›”

“¶ ‹Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:›”

“¶ ‹Blessed› [are] ‹the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.›”

“‹Blessed› [are] ‹they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.›”

“‹Blessed› [are] ‹the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.›”

“‹Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.›”

“‹And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast› [it] ‹from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not› [that] ‹thy whole body should be cast into hell.›”

“‹And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have› [thy] ‹cloke also.›”

“‹Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;›”