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Bible verse
Ecclesiastes 3:1
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”
What it means
Life moves in seasons, and this verse quietly makes peace with that. There is a right time for everything under heaven, which means the current chapter, whether joyful or painful, is not the final word. Seasons change, and God stands over all of them. This can steady us when we are stuck in a hard stretch or clinging to a good one. In Christ we trust that even the timing of our lives rests in faithful hands, and the One who holds the seasons is leading us toward an ending that will not disappoint.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 at a glance
| Reference | Ecclesiastes 3:1 |
|---|---|
| Book | Ecclesiastes |
| Chapter to read it in | Ecclesiastes 3 |
| Topic | waiting on god |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Ecclesiastes 3:17
- Matthew 16:3
- Ecclesiastes 8:5-6
- Ecclesiastes 7:14
- 2 Kings 5:26
- Proverbs 15:23
- 2 Chronicles 33:12
- Ecclesiastes 2:3
- Ecclesiastes 2:17
- Ecclesiastes 1:13
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Ecclesiastes 3:1?
It is in Ecclesiastes, in Ecclesiastes 3. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Ecclesiastes 3:1?
Readers most often set it beside Ecclesiastes 3:17, Matthew 16:3, Ecclesiastes 8:5-6, Ecclesiastes 7:14. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Ecclesiastes 3:1?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Ecclesiastes 3:1 more than we can. We bring you Ecclesiastes 3:1, waiting on god. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Take one step this week.
- Read all of Ecclesiastes 3 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Ecclesiastes 3:1 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
