God’s Word does not leave us to guess about what comes after life. These Bible verses about Heave will encourage your faith when dealing with suffering or the lost of a loved one. The Old Testament and New Testament scripture is clear about the reality of Heaven and eternal life.
Scripture Quotes on Heaven
- Revelation 21:4 God will wipe every tear from their eyes in heaven.
- John 14:2 Jesus says in his Father’s house are many rooms.
- 1 Corinthians 2:9 Bible Verses on Heaven.
- John 3:16 Jesus quote on eternal life.
- Luke 23:43 Today you will be with me in paradise.
- Matthew 6:19-21 Scripture passage on rewards in heaven.
- Hebrews 11:16 The heavenly country God is preparing.
- 2 Peter 3:13 New heavens and new earth scripture reference.
- FAQ about Heaven and Eternal Life
- More Bible Study Reference on Heaven
Revelation 21:4 God will wipe every tear from their eyes in heaven.
Revelation 21:4
(ESV) He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
(KJV) And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
(MSG) He’ll wipe every tear from their eyes. Death is gone for good—tears gone, crying gone, pain gone—all the first order of things gone.”
(NIV) ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
(NLT) He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”
John 14:2 Jesus says in his Father’s house are many rooms.
John 14:2
(ESV) In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?
(KJV) In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
(MSG) There is plenty of room for you in my Father’s home. If that weren’t so, would I have told you that I’m on my way to get a room ready for you?
(NIV) My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?
(NLT) There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
1 Corinthians 2:9 Bible Verses on Heaven.
1 Corinthians 2:9 (KJV) But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
(ESV) But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”—
(MSG) That’s why we have this Scripture text: No one’s ever seen or heard anything like this, Never so much as imagined anything quite like it— What God has arranged for those who love him.
(NIV) However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him—
(NLT) That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”
John 3:16 Jesus quote on eternal life.
John 3:16
(ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
(KJV) 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.
(MSG) “This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life.
(NIV) 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.
(NLT) “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
Luke 23:43 Today you will be with me in paradise.
Luke 23:43
(ESV) And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
(KJV) And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
(MSG) He said, “Don’t worry, I will. Today you will join me in paradise.”
(NIV) Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
(NLT) And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
Matthew 6:19-21 Scripture passage on rewards in heaven.
Matthew 6:19
(ESV) “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal,
(KJV) Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
(MSG) “Don’t hoard treasure down here where it gets eaten by moths and corroded by rust or—worse!—stolen by burglars.
(NIV) “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
(NLT) “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal.
Matthew 6:20
(ESV) but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
(KJV) But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
(MSG) Stockpile treasure in heaven, where it’s safe from moth and rust and burglars.
(NIV) But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
(NLT) Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.
Matthew 6:21
(ESV) For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
(KJV) For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
(MSG) It’s obvious, isn’t it? The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to be, and end up being.
(NIV) For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
(NLT) Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.
Hebrews 11:16 The heavenly country God is preparing.
Hebrews 11:16
(ESV) But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.
(KJV) But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
(MSG) But they were after a far better country than that—heaven country. You can see why God is so proud of them, and has a City waiting for them.
(NIV) Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
(NLT) But they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
2 Peter 3:13 New heavens and new earth scripture reference.
2 Peter 3:13
(ESV) But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.
(KJV) Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
(MSG) but we’ll hardly notice. We’ll be looking the other way, ready for the promised new heavens and the promised new earth, all landscaped with righteousness.
(NIV) But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
(NLT) But we are looking forward to the new heavens and new earth he has promised, a world filled with God’s righteousness.
FAQ about Heaven and Eternal Life
There are many Bible verses about being reunited with loved ones in heaven. Here are just a few:
“For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.” 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 KJV For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: (17) Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. (18) Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
There are a number of Bible verses about going to heaven. Here are a few of them: “And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.” (John 6:39-40) “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again.
There are a number of Bible verses that speak to the subject of rewards in heaven. Psalm 103:2-3 says, “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,” while Matthew 6:20 tells us that “lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” Hebrews 11:6 says that “without faith it is impossible to please him.” These verses emphasize two key points about rewards in heaven: first, that our forgiveness and healing come from God; and second, that we must have faith pleases Him. Colossians 3:23-24 tells us that “whatever you do, work heartily for the LORD.” So you will find your reward in heaven.
There is a great deal of debate among Christians about what the Old Testament scriptures say about heaven. Some believe that the Old Testament scriptures teaches that heaven is a spatial place, while others believe that heaven is a state of being. The debate often hinges on interpretation of individual passages, and there are many reputable scholars on both sides of the issue. However, one thing that all Christians can agree on is that heaven is a reality. It is the dwelling place of God, and it is where we will one day live with Him forever. This assures us that even though this world may be full of suffering, there is a much better life waiting for us in heaven.
Yes! There are a few references to dogs in Heaven in the Bible. One example is from the book of Isaiah, which says, “The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. But the serpent—its bite is deadly; it will never be cured. The venom of cobras is poured out like wine. Their poison is like fountains of water.” (Isaiah 65:25). This verse mentions that dogs, lambs, and lions will all live together peacefully in Heaven–a place where there is no pain or fear. Dogs have often been called “man’s best friend” for their loyal and obedient nature, so it’s fitting that they would be included.
More Bible Study Reference on Heaven
When we lose someone we love, it’s natural to feel grief and sorrow. But as Christians, we can take comfort in the fact that our loved ones are in heaven, enjoying eternal life with God. The Bible is clear about the reality of heaven and what it will be like. In Revelation 21:4, we read that “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” This means that all the pain and suffering we experience here on earth will be gone in heaven. We will also be reunited with those we’ve lost in death. In John 14:2-3, Jesus says, “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.” So when we lose a loved one, we can take comfort in knowing that we will see them again in heaven. These verses remind us that heaven is real and that God has prepared a place.