Heart (Figurative)

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’

When anyone hears the message of the kingdom but does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path.

‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.

But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man.

For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.

That is how My heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”

Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’

But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’

He trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”

But some of the scribes were sitting there and thinking in their hearts,

At once Jesus knew in His spirit that they were thinking this way within themselves. “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?” He asked.

Jesus looked around at them with anger and sorrow at their hardness of heart. Then He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out, and it was restored.

for they had not understood about the loaves, but their hearts had been hardened.

Jesus answered them, “Isaiah prophesied correctly about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.

because it does not enter his heart, but it goes into the stomach and then is eliminated.” (Thus all foods are clean.)

For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery,

Aware of their conversation, Jesus asked them, “Why are you debating about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Do you have such hard hearts?

“Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’

and to love Him with all your heart and with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. This is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”

And he will go on before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”

He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.

And all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, “What then will this child become?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.

But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”

Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.

The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John could be the Christ.

Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?

The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

The seeds along the path are those who hear, but the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved.

But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.

But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.

He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’ and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted, and then he divides up his plunder.

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

But suppose that servant says in his heart, ‘My master will be a long time in coming,’ and he begins to beat the menservants and maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk.

So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.

To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable:

But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”

So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves.

But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.

Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!

They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us as He spoke with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”

“Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts?

“He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so that they cannot see with their eyes, and understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.”

The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

Instead, your hearts are filled with sorrow because I have told you these things.

So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell in hope,

When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”

With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,

The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.

Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and withhold some of the proceeds from the land?

Did it not belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How could you conceive such a deed in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God!”

Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing.

After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.

But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”

When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his brothers, the children of Israel.

But our fathers refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt.

You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.

You have no part or share in our ministry, because your heart is not right before God.

Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’

Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”

He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.

Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.

Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’

For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts.

Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another.

But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.

But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger.

So they show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts either accusing or defending them

if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those in darkness,

No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God.

And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.

But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed.

And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,

I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.

But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down)

But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming:

that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.

I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.

I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.

For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.

Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.

But the man who is firmly established in his heart and under no constraint, with control over his will and resolve in his heart not to marry the virgin, he will do well.

and the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!”

Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead.

placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.

I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be grieved by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.

For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you.

You yourselves are our letter, inscribed on our hearts, known and read by everyone.

It is clear that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.

And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

We are not commending ourselves to you again. Instead, we are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you can answer those who take pride in appearances rather than in the heart.

We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide.

I do not say this to condemn you. I have said before that you so occupy our hearts that we live and die together with you.

But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you.

Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

You are looking at outward appearances. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should remind himself that we belong to Christ just as much as he does.

And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”

You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth?

I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is troubling you will bear the judgment, whoever he may be.

I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,

so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,

They are darkened in their understanding and alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts.

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.

And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.

Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon.

For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—

though I myself could have such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more:

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.

Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.

so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.

encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.

May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.

The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.

I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.

And again: “I will put My trust in Him.” And once again: “Here am I, and the children God has given Me.”

do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness,

Therefore I was angry with that generation, and I said, ‘Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known My ways.’

See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God.

As it has been said: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion.”

God again designated a certain day as “Today,” when a long time later He spoke through David as was just stated: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.”

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation.

For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

“This is the covenant I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their hearts and inscribe them on their minds.”

let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.

But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in the day of slaughter.

You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.

Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.

but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Their eyes are full of adultery; their desire for sin is never satisfied; they seduce the unstable. They are accursed children with hearts trained in greed.

And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence:

Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things.

Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God,

Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.

As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’