“And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit.” – Ephesians 5:18
Bible Verses About Being Filled With The Holy Spirit
Acts 2:4 – The beginning of the church was marked by the Spirit’s empowerment.
“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.” – Acts 2:4
Acts 1:8 – Jesus promised His followers the power of the Holy Spirit for witness.
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” – Acts 1:8
Romans 8:9 – The Holy Spirit is essential to being a true believer.
“You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him.” – Romans 8:9
Galatians 5:22-23 – The Holy Spirit produces good fruit in believers.
“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.” – Galatians 5:22-23
John 14:26 – The Holy Spirit teaches and reminds us of Jesus’ words.
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” – John 14:26
Ephesians 1:13-14 – Each believer is sealed with the Holy Spirit.
“In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.” – Ephesians 1:13-14
1 Corinthians 12:7 – The Spirit gives gifts to every believer for the common good.
“To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” – 1 Corinthians 12:7
Acts 13:52 – The Holy Spirit brings joy to believers.
“And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” – Acts 13:52
John 3:34 – The fullness of the Spirit is given without measure.
“For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure.” – John 3:34
1 Thessalonians 5:19 – A reminder to not quench the Spirit.
“Do not quench the Spirit.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:19
Luke 4:18 – Jesus declared the anointing of the Holy Spirit for His ministry.
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.” – Luke 4:18
Acts 10:44-46 – The Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word.
“While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles.” – Acts 10:44-46
Colossians 1:8 – The Holy Spirit inspires love among believers.
“And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.” – Colossians 1:8
Romans 8:26 – The Spirit intercedes for us in our weaknesses.
“Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” – Romans 8:26
2 Timothy 1:7 – God gave us a spirit of power and love.
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
1 John 3:24 – We abide in Him and He in us through the Spirit.
“Whoever keeps his commandments abides in God, and God abides in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us.” – 1 John 3:24
Philippians 1:19 – The Spirit of Jesus Christ aids our advances in faith.
“For I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance.” – Philippians 1:19
Acts 4:31 – The gathered believers speak boldly through the Holy Spirit.
“And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.” – Acts 4:31
1 Corinthians 2:12 – We have received the Spirit from God.
“Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God.” – 1 Corinthians 2:12
John 7:38-39 – Streams of living water flow from within those who believe.
“Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive, for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.” – John 7:38-39
Matthew 12:18 – Jesus is God’s servant filled with the Spirit.
“Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles.” – Matthew 12:18
Isaiah 11:2 – The Spirit of the Lord rests upon the Anointed One.
“And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.” – Isaiah 11:2
Ephesians 3:16 – Paul prayed for believers to be strengthened through the Spirit.
“That according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being.” – Ephesians 3:16
Hebrews 2:4 – Signs and wonders confirm the work of the Holy Spirit.
“While God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.” – Hebrews 2:4
Revelation 11:11 – The Spirit brings life; the dead will rise.
“But after the three and a half days a breath of life from God entered them, and they stood up on their feet. And great fear fell on those who saw them.” – Revelation 11:11
Final Thoughts
Being filled with the Holy Spirit is an essential part of a Christian’s life. It empowers us, guides us, and connects us deeply with God. The biblical verses we explored highlight how being filled with the Holy Spirit leads to joy, strength, and unity in our faith community. By opening our hearts to the Spirit, we can experience genuine transformation and become more like Christ. It’s through the Spirit that we are able to serve others and walk boldly in our daily lives.
As we seek to grow in faith, let us remember to stay filled with the Spirit and let it flow through us. If you’re looking for more ways to deepen your understanding and spiritual experience, I encourage you to check out content on Jesus’ sacrifice or the joy of praise with singing.