One of the greatest callings we have is to lead others to God. Whether it’s through our words, actions, or lifestyle, the Bible encourages us to point people toward Christ. Let’s explore verses that inspire us to be a light to others and help them find their way to God.
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Bible Verses About Leading Others To God
Matthew 28:19-20 – Jesus commands us to make disciples of all nations
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:19-20
Proverbs 11:30 – Those who win souls are wise
“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives.” – Proverbs 11:30
Romans 10:14 – People need to hear the message of Jesus in order to believe
“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” – Romans 10:14
Acts 1:8 – We receive power to be witnesses of Jesus
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” – Acts 1:8
Psalm 96:3 – Declare God’s glory among the nations
“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.” – Psalm 96:3
2 Timothy 2:2 – Teach others who can teach others as well
“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” – 2 Timothy 2:2
1 Peter 3:15 – Be prepared to explain your faith to others
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” – 1 Peter 3:15
Isaiah 52:7 – Beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news
“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’” – Isaiah 52:7
Mark 16:15 – Go into all the world and preach the gospel
“He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.’” – Mark 16:15
2 Corinthians 5:20 – We are ambassadors for Christ
“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” – 2 Corinthians 5:20
Matthew 5:16 – Let your light shine before others
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
John 15:16 – Jesus chose and appointed us to bear fruit
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” – John 15:16
1 Corinthians 9:22 – Becoming all things to all people to save some
“To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.” – 1 Corinthians 9:22
Colossians 4:5-6 – Let your speech always be gracious and seasoned with salt
“Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” – Colossians 4:5-6
Luke 12:8 – Acknowledge Jesus before others
“I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God.” – Luke 12:8
Romans 1:16 – The gospel is the power of God for salvation
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.” – Romans 1:16
Matthew 5:14 – You are the light of the world
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14
2 Corinthians 4:5 – We proclaim Jesus as Lord
“For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.” – 2 Corinthians 4:5
Acts 8:4 – Believers scattered and preached the word
“Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.” – Acts 8:4
1 Thessalonians 2:8 – Share the gospel and your lives as well
“We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.” – 1 Thessalonians 2:8
Psalm 105:1 – Make known God’s deeds among the peoples
“Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.” – Psalm 105:1
Titus 3:8 – Be ready to devote yourself to good works
“This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.” – Titus 3:8
Romans 15:20 – Preach the gospel where Christ is not yet known
“It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.” – Romans 15:20
Jeremiah 1:7 – Do not be afraid to speak the word of God
“But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.” – Jeremiah 1:7
1 Peter 2:9 – We have been called to proclaim God’s excellencies
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” – 1 Peter 2:9
Matthew 9:37-38 – Pray for more laborers in God’s harvest
“Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”” – Matthew 9:37-38
Isaiah 6:8 – Here I am, send me
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”” – Isaiah 6:8
John 4:35 – The fields are ripe for harvest
“Don’t you have a saying, ‘It’s still four months until harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” – John 4:35
Matthew 10:32-33 – Acknowledge Jesus before others
“Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.” – Matthew 10:32-33
1 Corinthians 1:18 – The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” – 1 Corinthians 1:18
Acts 4:12 – There is salvation in no one else but Jesus
“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” – Acts 4:12
Psalm 96:2 – Sing to the Lord, bless his name, declare his salvation
“Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.” – Psalm 96:2
2 Timothy 4:2 – Be prepared to proclaim the word in and out of season
“Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.” – 2 Timothy 4:2
1 Chronicles 16:24 – Declare His glory among the nations
“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.” – 1 Chronicles 16:24
Romans 10:15 – Blessed are the feet of those who bring good news
“And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”” – Romans 10:15
Mark 8:38 – Do not be ashamed of Jesus
“If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.” – Mark 8:38
Psalms 67:2 – Let His way be known on earth
“that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.” – Psalm 67:2
1 Corinthians 16:14 – Do everything in love
“Do everything in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14
Romans 10:17 – Faith comes from hearing the Word
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” – Romans 10:17
John 13:35 – Love is a powerful witness
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” – John 13:35
1 Peter 3:1-2 – Win others without words through your conduct
“Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct.” – 1 Peter 3:1-2
Philippians 2:15 – Shine like stars in the world
“that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.” – Philippians 2:15
2 Timothy 2:15 – Be diligent in handling the word of truth
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15
1 Peter 2:12 – Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles
“Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.” – 1 Peter 2:12
Mark 13:10 – The gospel must be proclaimed to all nations
“And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations.” – Mark 13:10
Acts 2:40-41 – Save yourselves from this corrupt generation
“And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.” – Acts 2:40-41
Psalm 145:4 – Declare God’s mighty acts
“One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.” – Psalm 145:4