future
What does the Bible say about future? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
11 passages · most helpful first
9The heart of man disposes his way. But it is for Lord to direct his steps.
11For I know the thoughts that I think over you, says the Lord: thoughts of peace and not of affliction, so that I may give you patience and an end.
13But who are you to judge your neighbor? Consider this, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into that city, and certainly we will spend a year there, and we will do business, and we will make our profit,” 14consider that you do not know what will be tomorrow. 15For what is your life? It is a mist that appears for a brief time, and afterwards will vanish away. So what you ought to say is: “If the Lord wills,” or, “If we live,” we will do this or that.
31But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will take up wings like eagles. They will run and not struggle. They will walk and not tire.
33Therefore, seek first the kingdom of God and his justice, and all these things shall be added to you as well.
33These things I have spoken to you, so that you may have peace in me. In the world, you will have difficulties. But have confidence: I have overcome the world.”
105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my paths.
21There are many intentions in the heart of a man. But the will of the Lord shall stand firm.
13So may the God of hope fill you with every joy and with peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope and in the virtue of the Holy Spirit.
28Come to me, all you who labor and have been burdened, and I will refresh you.
14Consider the works of God, that no one is able to correct whomever he has despised.