sovereignty
What does the Bible say about sovereignty? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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11But our God is in heaven. All things whatsoever that he has willed, he has done.
2I know that you are able to do all things, and that no thoughts are hidden from you.
21There are many intentions in the heart of a man. But the will of the Lord shall stand firm.
28And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto good, for those who, in accordance with his purpose, are called to be saints.
19The Lord has prepared his throne in heaven, and his kingdom will rule over all.
11In him, we too are called to our portion, having been predestined in accord with the plan of the One who accomplishes all things by the counsel of his will.
9The heart of man disposes his way. But it is for Lord to direct his steps.
11Yours, O Lord, is magnificence and power and glory, and also victory; and to you is praise. For all the things that are in heaven and on earth are yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are above all rulers. 12Yours is wealth, and yours is glory. You have dominion over all things. In your hand is virtue and power. In your hand is greatness and authority over all things.
6All things whatsoever that he willed, the Lord did: in heaven, on earth, in the sea, and in all the deep places.
1Just as with the dividing of the waters, so also is the heart of the king in the hand of the Lord. He shall bend it whichever way he wills.
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10From the beginning, I announce the last things, and from the start, the things that have not yet been done, saying: My plan will stand firm, and my entire will shall be done.