Bible Verses About Angels

Bible verses about angels, their roles as God's messengers and servants, and their appearances throughout Scripture. Angels are spiritual beings who carry out God's will and minister to believers.

King James Version
14Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Hebrews 1:14
11For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
Psalms 91:11
26And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
Luke 1:26-28
1And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;
Genesis 19:1
2Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Hebrews 13:2
8And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things. 9Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.
Revelation 22:8-9
10Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 18:10
17And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
2 Kings 6:17
12Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. 13But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.
Daniel 10:12-13
20Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.
Exodus 23:20

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are angels according to the Bible?

Hebrews 1:14 describes angels as 'ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation.' They are created spiritual beings who serve God, deliver messages, protect believers, and execute divine judgment. They are distinct from humans and were not once people who died.

Do people have guardian angels?

Matthew 18:10 suggests children have angels who 'always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.' Psalm 91:11 says God gives His angels charge over His people. While the Bible affirms angelic protection, it does not clearly define a one-to-one guardian angel assignment. The emphasis is on God's care, which angels carry out.

Should Christians pray to or worship angels?

No — Revelation 22:8-9 records an angel refusing worship and directing it to God alone. Colossians 2:18 warns against the worship of angels. Angels are servants of God, not objects of devotion. Christians are to worship God only, while being grateful for the angelic ministry He provides on their behalf.