Does the Bible say it?
Does the Bible Say It?
Some of the most quoted “Bible verses” are not in the Bible, and others are real verses bent by a single word. Here are ten of the most common, each with a clear verdict, its true source, and the actual Scripture.
Pick any of these to see the verdict, where the phrase really comes from, and what the Bible actually says.
God helps those who help themselvesNot in the Bible at allThis too shall passNot in the Bible at allMoney is the root of all evilCommon misquotationCleanliness is next to godlinessLater Christian sayingLove the sinner, hate the sinLater Christian sayingSpare the rod, spoil the childParaphrase of ScriptureThe lion shall lie down with the lambCommon misquotationTo thine own self be trueNot in the Bible at allGod won’t give you more than you can handleParaphrase of ScriptureEverything happens for a reasonNot in the Bible at allThe Lord works in mysterious waysNot in the Bible at allWhen God closes a door, he opens a windowNot in the Bible at allEverything in moderationNot in the Bible at allPatience is a virtueNot in the Bible at allCharity begins at homeNot in the Bible at all"The truth will set you free"Actually in the Bible"Judge not"Actually in the Bible"Do unto others"Actually in the Bible"Faith without works is dead"Actually in the Bible"An eye for an eye"Actually in the BibleIs "a wolf in sheep's clothing" in the Bible?Actually in the BibleIs "the writing on the wall" in the Bible?Actually in the BibleDoes the Bible say "pride comes before a fall"?Common misquotationDoes the Bible say Jonah was swallowed by a whale?Common misquotationDoes the Bible say the forbidden fruit was an apple?Common misconceptionDoes the Bible say there were three wise men?Common misconceptionDoes the Bible say Mary Magdalene was a prostitute?Common misconceptionDoes the Bible say God has a plan for me?Christians hold different viewsAre the seven deadly sins in the Bible?Christians hold different viewsDoes the Bible say we are all God's children?Christians hold different views
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A better question than the quote
Behind every “is this in the Bible?” is a gentler one: what does the Bible actually say, and who is the Jesus at the center of it? You do not have to take our word for it, ours least of all. Read his own words and see for yourself. It costs nothing but a little quiet and an honest look.
Meet JesusHis words and actsRead the Gospel of JohnJesus Christ is Lord.
Frequently asked questions
- Why are so many sayings mistaken for Bible verses?
- Many carry old-sounding English, or a grain of biblical truth, or were quoted by famous Christians. Over time they get repeated until people assume they are Scripture.
- Is it wrong to quote these sayings?
- Not necessarily, but attributing them to God or the Bible when they are not there spreads confusion. It is better to quote the actual verse, which is often deeper than the slogan.