Bible Verses About Worship

Verses about praising God, corporate worship, and living a life of worship.

King James Version
24God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
John 4:24
6O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.
Psalms 95:6
1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Romans 12:1
2Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Psalms 100:2
15By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
Hebrews 13:15
6Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.
Psalms 150:6
29Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
1 Chronicles 16:29
2Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
Psalms 29:2
16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Colossians 3:16
9O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
Psalms 96:9
11Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
Revelation 4:11
3Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
Psalms 63:3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about worship?

Jesus said God must be worshipped 'in spirit and in truth' (John 4:24). The Bible teaches that worship involves praise, prayer, song, giving, and living a life devoted to God (Romans 12:1).

Why is worship important in Christianity?

Worship acknowledges God's worthiness and sovereignty. The Psalms repeatedly call believers to praise God. Revelation 4:11 says God is worthy because He created all things.

Is worship only about singing?

No — while singing is part of worship (Colossians 3:16, Psalms 96:1), the Bible presents worship as encompassing all of life. Romans 12:1 says presenting your body as a living sacrifice is 'reasonable service.' Worship includes prayer, giving, service to others, obedience, and doing all things to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31).