Being in prison can be an incredibly challenging and isolating experience. For those who are incarcerated, finding solace and hope can be difficult. However, the Bible offers a source of comfort, guidance, and encouragement that can be profoundly meaningful for prisoners.
Bible Verses For Prisoners
Whether it’s through messages of redemption, strength, forgiveness, or love, scripture provides spiritual nourishment and assurance that can help prisoners find peace and purpose, even in the most trying circumstances. This compilation of Bible verses is designed to offer hope and support to prisoners, reminding them that they are not alone and that God’s love and grace are always available to them.
Hope and Redemption
1. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
2. Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
3. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
4. Isaiah 61:1
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.”
5. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
6. John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
7. Lamentations 3:22-23
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
8. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
9. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
10. Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Strength and Perseverance
11. Isaiah 40:31
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
12. Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
13. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.”
14. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
15. Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
16. 1 Corinthians 16:13
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”
17. Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
18. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
19. Ephesians 6:10
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and his mighty power.”
20. Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid.”
Forgiveness and Grace
21. 1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
22. Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
23. Matthew 6:14-15
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
24. Colossians 3:13
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
25. Luke 6:37
“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
26. Psalm 103:12
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
27. Isaiah 1:18
“‘Come now, let us settle the matter,’ says the Lord. ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.'”
28. Mark 11:25
“And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
29. Micah 7:18
“Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.”
30. 2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
Faith and Trust
31. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
32. Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
33. Matthew 17:20
“He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.'”
34. Romans 10:17
“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.”
35. Psalm 37:5
“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.”
36. Mark 11:22-24
“‘Have faith in God,’ Jesus answered. ‘Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.'”
37. James 1:6
“But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.”
38. Psalm 46:10
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.'”
39. 2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we live by faith, not by sight.”
40. 1 Peter 1:8-9
“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
Comfort and Peace
41. Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
42. John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
43. Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
44. Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
45. Psalm 4:8
“In peace, I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
46. Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.”
47. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”
48. Colossians 3:15
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”
49. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we receive from God.”
50. 1 Peter 5:7
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Encouragement and Support
51. Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
52. Deuteronomy 31:8
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
53. Romans 8:31
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
54. Joshua 1:5
“No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
55. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as you are doing.”
56. Hebrews 10:24-25
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
57. Psalm 55:22
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
58. Proverbs 12:25
“Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.”
59. John 14:1
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.”
60. Romans 15:4
“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.”
Faithfulness and Commitment
61. Lamentations 3:22-23
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
62. 1 Corinthians 1:9
“God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”
63. 2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
64. Hebrews 10:23
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
65. 1 Peter 4:19
“So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.”
66. Deuteronomy 7:9
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.”
67. 1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
68. Psalm 33:4
“For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.”
69. 1 Thessalonians 5:24
“The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.”
70. Psalm 89:1
“I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth, I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.”
Love and Compassion
71. John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
72. Romans 5:8
“But God demonstrates his love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
73. 1 John 4:9-10
“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”
74. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
75. Ephesians 4:2
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
76. Colossians 3:14
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
77. 1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
78. John 15:12
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”
79. Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things, there is no law.”
80. 1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”
Obedience and Trust in God
81. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
82. Deuteronomy 6:5
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”
83. John 14:15
“If you love me, keep my commands.”
84. Romans 12:2
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will.”
Conclusion
The journey of imprisonment can be a transformative experience when approached with faith and a willingness to seek God’s guidance. The Bible verses shared in this collection serve as a beacon of hope, reminding prisoners of God’s unwavering love, mercy, and promise of redemption.
These scriptures encourage strength, perseverance, and a renewed sense of purpose. By embracing these messages, prisoners can find comfort and resilience, knowing that God’s grace is always with them, ready to heal and uplift their spirits. No matter the situation, God’s word offers the promise of a brighter future and the assurance of His eternal presence.