Bible verses about faith

The Bible defines faith as confidence in what is hoped for and assurance about what is not seen, and says it comes by hearing and shows itself in action.

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”Hebrews 11:1 · KJV
Verses
15
Key passage
Hebrews 11:1
Translation
King James
Updated
2026-10-27

Faith in the Bible is trust more than agreement. Hebrews 11 gives the working definition, Romans explains where faith comes from, and James insists it be visible in how a person lives. These verses cover all three, along with the small-but-real faith Jesus compares to a mustard seed.

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15 verses about faith

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

Hebrews 11:1 · KJV
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“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.”

Hebrews 11:6 · KJV
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“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

Romans 10:17 · KJV
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“(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)”

2 Corinthians 5:7 · KJV
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“And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.”

Matthew 17:20 · KJV
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“And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 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. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”

Mark 11:22-24 · KJV
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“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”

Ephesians 2:8-9 · KJV
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“Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.”

James 2:17 · KJV
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“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”

Galatians 2:20 · KJV
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“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”

Romans 1:17 · KJV
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“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

Proverbs 3:5-6 · KJV
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“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”

Mark 9:23 · KJV
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“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”

1 John 5:4 · KJV
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“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:”

2 Timothy 4:7 · KJV
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“And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.”

Luke 17:5-6 · KJV
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Questions

What does the Bible say about faith?

The Bible defines faith as confidence in what is hoped for and assurance about what is not seen, and says it comes by hearing and shows itself in action. A good place to start is Hebrews 11:1.

Where does the Bible talk most about faith?

Key passages include Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:17. This page lists 15 verses from the Old and New Testaments.

Which Bible translation is used?

The King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain in the United States. Other translations use different wording for the same passages.

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Related topics

Scripture quotations are from the King James Version (public domain in the U.S.). Verses were selected by hand. Last reviewed 2026-10-27. See how topics are chosen.