Bible Verses that say Jesus is God [Straightforward Answers]

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Are you looking for bible verses to prove that Jesus is God?

When I started to study the bible for the first time, I too had this burning question – “Where in the bible does it say Jesus is God?”. And I found my answers.

Here are a list of bible verses that say Jesus is God from His disciples, and those who lived during His time. You can use these passages in your own bible study or to help others who are in search of the truth.

Bible Verses that say Jesus is God (ESV)

1. Thomas the Disciple calls Jesus as God

Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:28-29

2. The Father calls Jesus as God

But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. Hebrews 1:8

3. Apostle Paul calls Jesus as God

To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen. Romans 9:5

Waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. Titus 2:13

4. The Old Testament says a Son to be born will be called God

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

5. The Jews say Jesus claimed to be God

The Jews answered him, “It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make yourself God.” John 10:33

6. Jesus was Worshiped

Jesus was worshiped as a baby – And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:11

Jesus was worshiped by His disciples – And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God. Matthew 14:33

Matthew 28:9 – And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.

Note: The angel tells John we must worship no one but God (Revelation 22:8-9). Peter also tells a man called Cornelius that we are not to worship any man but God alone (Acts 10:25-26).

7. Jesus forgives sins like God

And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus, but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus. And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.” And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” Luke 5:18-21

8. Jesus is the Exact Imprint of God

He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Hebrews 1:3

➡ While we are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), we are not of the same imprint or share the same nature with God. Both the Father and Jesus are without sin, unlike all of mankind who have sinned.

9. Deity of Jesus Revealed

For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily. Colossians 2:9

Also read: Bible verses on the Deity of Jesus Christ

10. Jesus is with God and is God (The Holy Trinity revealed)

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 (also read Revelation 19:13)

11. Jesus is Not of This World

He said to them, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. John 8:23

12. Heaven’s Armies fight for Jesus

Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels? Matthew 26:53 (Also read Hebrews 1:6)

13. Those at the Crucifixion Saw Something

When the centurion and those who were with him, keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were filled with awe and said, “Truly this was the Son of God!” Matthew 27:54

14. Jesus Glorified

And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed. John 17:5

Bible Verses to Consider:

1. All mankind (including the prophets) have sinned (Romans 3:23) and fall short of the glory of God, yet Jesus never sinned (2 Corinthians 5:21).
2. God says, “I am the first and I am the last; besides me there is no god”, in Isaiah 44:6, yet Jesus claims the same title for Himself (Revelation 1:17-18).
3. If Jesus did not claim to be God, why did the High Priest tear his robes on Jesus’ answer in Matthew 26:64-65? Also study Daniel 7
4. How did Jesus know the exact way He was going to die? (Matthew 16:21)
5. Jesus said, If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. John 14:14

Here are some other 30 titles of God that Jesus claimed for Himself.

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