Bible Verses About The Holy Spirit

The Spirit is God himself dwelling with and within his people — our Helper, our Counselor, the seal of our redemption. He pours God’s love into our hearts, grows his fruit in our lives, and gives gifts for the good of the church. These verses help you welcome and walk in step with the Spirit.

The Holy Spirit

The Spirit's Person — John 14:26

But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father is going to send in my name, is the one who will teach you everything and remind you of all I have said to you.

Filled with the Spirit — Ephesians 5:18

Do not get drunk on wine, for that is reckless, wasteful living. Instead, let the Spirit fill you.

Walking in the Spirit — Galatians 5:25

Since our life comes from the Spirit, let us also follow the Spirit’s lead in each step we take.

The Helper — John 14:16

I will ask the Father, and in answer he will give you another Advocate, who will be with you forever.

The Spirit's Conviction — John 16:8

When he comes, he will show the world to be in the wrong about sin, about righteousness and about judgment:

Led by the Spirit — Romans 8:14

Those whom God’s Spirit is leading are God’s children.

The Spirit of Truth — John 16:13

But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you in all the truth. What he says will not come from himself; he will speak what he hears, and he will make known to you what is yet to come.

The Spirit Within Us — 1 Corinthians 3:16

Do you not know that together you are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit lives among you?

The Spirit Helps Our Weakness — Romans 8:26

In the same way, the Spirit also lends a hand in our weakness. What we should pray for, and how, we do not know. But the Spirit himself pleads on our behalf, with groans that no words carry.

Living Water — John 7:38

As for the one who believes in me, it is just as the Scripture said: ‘Rivers of living water will pour out from deep within him.’”

The Seal of the Spirit — Ephesians 1:13

And you also are in him. You heard the message of truth, the gospel that brings you salvation, and you believed; and in him you were sealed with the Holy Spirit God had promised.

Power from on High — Acts 1:8

But when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will receive power, and you will bear witness to me in Jerusalem, through all Judea and Samaria, and out to the farthest end of the earth.”

The Fruit & Gifts of the Spirit

Fruit of the Spirit — Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit the Spirit produces is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. No law stands against things like these.

Gifts of the Spirit — 1 Corinthians 12:7

Each person is given a way in which the Spirit is openly at work, and it is given for the good of all.

Self-Control — Galatians 5:23

gentleness and self-control. No law stands against things like these.

Spiritual Power — 2 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power and love and sound judgment.

Serving with Gifts — 1 Peter 4:10

Each of you has received a gift; use it to serve one another, as good managers of the richly varied grace of God.

The Anointing — 1 John 2:27

As for you, you received an anointing from him, and that anointing remains in you; you have no need for anyone to teach you. Rather, his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true and not a lie. So, just as the anointing has taught you, remain in him.

Many Gifts, One Spirit — 1 Corinthians 12:4

Gifts are given out in different ways, but it is the same Spirit who gives them.

Love the Greatest Gift — 1 Corinthians 13:13

As things are, then, three things last: faith, hope and love. And of these three, the greatest is love.

Earnestly Desire Gifts — 1 Corinthians 14:1

Strive for love, and set your hearts on spiritual gifts, most of all on prophesying.

Stir Up the Gift — 2 Timothy 1:6

That is why I remind you to stir up into flame the gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you.

Quench Not the Spirit — 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Do not smother the Spirit;

One Body, Many Members — 1 Corinthians 12:12

A body is a single whole, and yet it has many parts; all its parts, many as they are, make up one body. It is the same with Christ.