Bible Verses About Heaven

Verses about heaven, the afterlife, and the eternal home promised to believers.

King James Version
2In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
John 14:2-3
4And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Revelation 21:4
20For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
Philippians 3:20
1For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
2 Corinthians 5:1
4To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
1 Peter 1:4
21And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.
Revelation 21:21
20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
Matthew 6:20
2Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Colossians 3:2
17Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 4:17
5And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
Revelation 22:5
17For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.
Isaiah 65:17

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say heaven is like?

Revelation 21:4 says there will be no death, sorrow, crying, or pain. Jesus said He prepares a place for believers (John 14:2-3). It is described as a place of glory, light, and God's presence.

Who goes to heaven according to the Bible?

The Bible teaches that heaven is for those who put their faith in Jesus Christ. John 14:6 says Jesus is 'the way, the truth, and the life' and no one comes to the Father except through Him.

Will heaven be on earth or somewhere else?

Revelation 21:1 describes 'a new heaven and a new earth,' suggesting the final dwelling of believers will be a renewed, physical creation rather than a purely spiritual realm. Isaiah 65:17 also prophesies a new heavens and new earth. Many theologians see the ultimate hope as God dwelling with humanity on a restored earth.