True

Being honest and matching what is real or right.

Key References

John 1:9

The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

John 8:31

So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.

Romans 3:4

Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.”

Revelation 3:7

To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of the One who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open.

All Scripture References (66)

Matthew (4)
Matthew 14:33

Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

Matthew 22:16

They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.

Matthew 26:73

After a little while, those standing nearby came up to Peter. “Surely you are one of them,” they said, “for your accent gives you away.”

Matthew 27:54

When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified and said, “Truly this was the Son of God.”

Mark (3)
Mark 12:14

“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?”

Mark 14:70

But he denied it again. After a little while, those standing nearby said once more to Peter, “Surely you are one of them, for you too are a Galilean.”

Mark 15:39

When the centurion standing there in front of Jesus saw how He had breathed His last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!”

Luke (4)
Luke 9:27

But I tell you truly, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.”

Luke 12:44

Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.

Luke 16:11

So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches?

Luke 21:3

Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.

John (27)
John 1:9

The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

John 1:47

When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.”

John 3:33

Whoever accepts His testimony has certified that God is truthful.

John 4:18

In fact, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. You have spoken truthfully.”

John 4:23

But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him.

John 4:37

For in this case the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true.

John 4:42

They said to the woman, “We now believe not only because of your words; we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man truly is the Savior of the world.”

John 5:31

If I testify about Myself, My testimony is not valid.

John 5:32

There is another who testifies about Me, and I know that His testimony about Me is valid.

John 6:14

When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.”

John 6:32

Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.

John 7:18

He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is a man of truth; in Him there is no falsehood.

John 7:26

Yet here He is, speaking publicly, and they are not saying anything to Him. Have the rulers truly recognized that this is the Christ?

John 7:28

Then Jesus, still teaching in the temple courts, cried out, “You know Me, and you know where I am from. I have not come of My own accord, but He who sent Me is true. You do not know Him,

John 7:40

On hearing these words, some of the people said, “This is truly the Prophet.”

John 8:13

So the Pharisees said to Him, “You are testifying about Yourself; Your testimony is not valid.”

John 8:14

Jesus replied, “Even if I testify about Myself, My testimony is valid, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you do not know where I came from or where I am going.

John 8:16

But even if I do judge, My judgment is true, because I am not alone; I am with the Father who sent Me.

John 8:17

Even in your own Law it is written that the testimony of two men is valid.

John 8:26

“I have much to say about you and much to judge. But the One who sent Me is truthful, and what I have heard from Him, I tell the world.”

John 8:31

So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.

John 10:41

Many came to Him and said, “Although John never performed a sign, everything he said about this man was true.”

John 15:1

“I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard.

John 17:3

Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

John 17:8

For I have given them the words You gave Me, and they have received them. They knew with certainty that I came from You, and they believed that You sent Me.

John 19:35

The one who saw it has testified to this, and his testimony is true. He knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.

John 21:24

This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who has written them down. And we know that his testimony is true.

Acts (2)
Acts 12:9

So Peter followed him out, but he was unaware that what the angel was doing was real. He thought he was only seeing a vision.

Acts 12:11

Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.”

Romans (1)
Romans 3:4

Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.”

2 Corinthians (1)
2 Corinthians 6:8

through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;

Philippians (1)
Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

1 Thessalonians (2)
1 Thessalonians 1:9

For they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God

1 Thessalonians 2:13

And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.

Titus (1)
Titus 1:13

This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith

Hebrews (3)
Hebrews 8:2

and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man.

Hebrews 9:24

For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.

Hebrews 10:22

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.

1 Peter (1)
1 Peter 5:12

Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.

2 Peter (1)
2 Peter 2:22

Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.”

1 John (4)
1 John 2:5

But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him:

1 John 2:8

Then again, I am also writing to you a new commandment, which is true in Him and also in you. For the darkness is fading and the true light is already shining.

1 John 2:27

And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

1 John 5:20

And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is truein His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

3 John (1)
3 John 1:12

Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.

Revelation (10)
Revelation 3:7

To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of the One who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open.

Revelation 3:14

To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation.

Revelation 6:10

And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?”

Revelation 15:3

and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!

Revelation 16:7

And I heard the altar reply: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are Your judgments.”

Revelation 19:2

For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”

Revelation 19:9

Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.

Revelation 21:5

And the One seated on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.”

Revelation 22:6

Then the angel said to me, “These words are faithful and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent His angel to show His servants what must soon take place.”