Bible verses about servants of God are very interesting. Look at theese Bible references to servants. Old Testament prophets called themselves servants. New Testament apostles call themselves servants. In revelation, angels are servants. And so, what does the Bible say about servants of God? Let’s look at some of the many verses on this topic.
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In modern language, a servant is defined as a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant. In the Old Testament Hebrew (H5650) the prophet Samuel refers to himself as in bondage, or a bondman– of God.
Moving to the New Testament, in John 15:15 Jesus uses the word servant (G1401) as a metaphor for one who gives himself up to another’s will those whose service is used by Christ in extending and advancing his cause among men; devoted to another to the disregard of one’s own interests.
He said, “If I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, do not pass your servant by. (Genesis 18:3 NIV)
“Sovereign Lord, you have begun to show to your servant your greatness and your strong hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works you do? (Deut 3:24 NIV)
He will guard the feet of his faithful servants, but the wicked will be silenced in the place of darkness. “It is not by strength that one prevails…” (1 Samuel 2:9 NIV)
The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” (1 Samuel 3:9 NIV)
For the sake of your word and according to your will, you have done this great thing and made it known to your servant. (2 Samuel 7:21 NIV)
Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number. (1 Kings 3:8 NIV)
So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” (1 Kings 3:9 NIV)
Yet give attention to your servant’s prayer and his plea for mercy, Lord my God. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day. (1 Kings 8:28 NIV)
You, Lord, are God! You have promised these good things to your servant. (1 Chronicles 17:26 NIV)
Now you have been pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, Lord, have blessed it, and it will be blessed forever.” (1 Chronicles 17:27 NIV)
He said: “Lord, the God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven or on earth—you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way. (2 Chronicles 6:14 NIV)
Yet, Lord my God, give attention to your servant’s prayer and his plea for mercy. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence. (2 Chronicles 6:19 NIV)
Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him. (Psalm 4:3 NIV)
Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression. (Psalm 19:13 NIV)
Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior. (Psalm 27:9 NIV)
Holy Bible Verses About Servants of God
Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love. (Psalm 31:16 NIV)
The Lord will rescue his servants; no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned. (Psalm 34:22 NIV)
Do not hide your face from your servant; answer me quickly, for I am in trouble. (Psalm 69:17 NIV)
Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. (Psalm 103:21 NIV)
Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees. (Psalm 119:124 NIV)
I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes. (Psalm 119:125 NIV)
I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands. (Psalm 119:176 NIV)
For the Lord will vindicate his people and have compassion on his servants. (Psalm 135:14 NIV)
Whoever brings ruin on their family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise. (Proverbs 11:29 NIV)
Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days. (Joel 2:29 NIV)
Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets. (Amos 3:7 NIV)
More Bible Verses About Servants of God
“The student is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master.” (Matthew 10:24 NIV)
“Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations.” (Matthew 12:18 NIV)
Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’ (Matthew 18:33 NIV)
The greatest among you will be your servant. (Matthew 23:11 NIV)
I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. (John 15:15 NIV)
“Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” (Acts 4:30 NIV)
Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10 NIV)
And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. (2 Timothy 2:24 NIV)
In speaking of the angels he says, “He makes his angels spirits, and his servants flames of fire.” (Hebrews 1:7 NIV)
No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. (Revelation 22:3 NIV)
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