Bible Verses About Jesus

30 verses in the King James Version (KJV) and the Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Who was Jesus? The Bible answers that question from many angles: prophecies written centuries before his birth, his own "I am" statements, and the reflections of those who knew him. These verses gather some of the clearest. They describe him as the Word made flesh, the good shepherd, the light of the world, and the one who came to serve and to save. Whether you're curious or have followed him for years, they are worth reading slowly.

John 1:1

KJV

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
BSB

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:14

KJV

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
BSB

The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 3:16

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.
BSB

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 8:12

KJV

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
BSB

Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”
John 10:11

KJV

I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
BSB

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.
John 10:30

KJV

I and my Father are one.
BSB

I and the Father are one.”
John 11:25

KJV

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
BSB

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.
John 14:6

KJV

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
BSB

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
John 6:35

KJV

And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
BSB

Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.
John 15:5

KJV

I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
BSB

I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.
Matthew 1:21

KJV

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
BSB

She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:23

KJV

Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
BSB

“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).
Matthew 11:28

KJV

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
BSB

Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 16:16

KJV

And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
BSB

Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Matthew 28:18

KJV

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
BSB

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
Mark 10:45

KJV

For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
BSB

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
Luke 19:10

KJV

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
BSB

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
Isaiah 9:6

KJV

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
BSB

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 53:5

KJV

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
BSB

But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.
Philippians 2:9

KJV

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
BSB

Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,
Philippians 2:10

KJV

That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
BSB

that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
Philippians 2:11

KJV

And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
BSB

and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Colossians 1:15

KJV

Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
BSB

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
Colossians 1:16

KJV

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
BSB

For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.
Colossians 1:17

KJV

And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
BSB

He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.
Hebrews 13:8

KJV

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
BSB

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Hebrews 4:15

KJV

For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
BSB

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
1 Timothy 2:5

KJV

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
BSB

For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
Revelation 22:13

KJV

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
BSB

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
Acts 4:12

KJV

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
BSB

Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

Related topics