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100 Bible Verses About Doubt

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    Doubt can lead to deeper faith when you seek understanding through prayer and reflection. The Bible encourages you to bring your uncertainties to God, trusting that He will provide clarity. Embracing your doubts with an open heart allows you to grow spiritually. Each question you face is an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with God.

    Below is the full list of bible verses on doubt (King James Version – KJV). The list is ranked in order of popularity and we hope you find the inspiration you need.

    Most Popular Bible Verses About Doubt

    James 1:6

    6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.”

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    Proverbs 3:5-8

    5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.”

    Related Themes: Frustration Trust Letting Go Faith Life

    Matthew 21:21

    21 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.”

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    Matthew 14:31

    31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?”

    Mark 11:23

    23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.”

    Related Themes: Heart Expectations Faith

    James 1:5-8

    5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.”

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    Jude 1:22

    22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:”

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    Mark 9:24

    24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.”

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    Isaiah 41:10

    10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

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    Luke 24:38

    38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?”

    John 20:27

    27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.”

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    Proverbs 3:5

    5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”

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    Romans 14:23

    23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.”

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    Jeremiah 29:11-13

    11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.”

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    Hebrews 11:1

    1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

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    Hebrews 11:6

    6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

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    Mark 11:22-25

    22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”

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    Luke 1:18-20

    18 And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.19 And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.20 And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.”

    2 Timothy 1:7

    7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

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    Romans 10:17

    17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

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    Matthew 28:17

    17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.”

    1 Timothy 2:8

    8 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.”

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    2 Corinthians 5:7

    7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)”

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    Psalm 31:22

    22 For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee.”

    John 20:29

    29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.”

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    James 1:6-8

    6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.”

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    Mark 11:22-24

    22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”

    Related Themes: Faith Faith Problem Solving

    2 Peter 1:19

    19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:”

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    Romans 8:28

    28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

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    John 14:1

    1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”

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