37 Best Back To School Bible Verses For Every Students

As the new school calendar year begins, it's important to keep God's word in mind. Going back to school comes with lots of planning and decision making.

Will you have time to keep up with your Bible reading? Will you spend time doing your homework or play sports first? Do you have the courage to handle bullies in school or classroom? Answers to these questions can be found in God's word.

Here are some top back to school Bible verses for you to reflect on before start of school. We would also encourage you to visit our back to school prayers to help you develop your prayer life as a student.

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Short Back To School Bible Verses

Colossians 3:23

"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men."

Psalm 1:2

"But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night."

Psalm 46:10

"Be still, and know that I am God."

Philippians 4:13

"I can do all things through him who strengthens me."

1 Corinthians 16:14

"Let all that you do be done in love."

Proverbs 16:3

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."

Proverbs 22:6

"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it."

1 Thessalonians 5:11

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."

Hebrews 10:24

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds."

Luke 6:31

"And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them."

John 15:12

"This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you."

Psalm 119:105

"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."

Proverbs 4:23

"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life."

Matthew 11:28

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

Romans 8:31

"What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"

Ecclesiastes 12:1a

"Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth"

1 Corinthians 10:31

"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."

Bible Verses For School Motivation

Philippians 4:6-7

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Galatians 5:22-23

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."

Joshua 1:9

"Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

Proverbs 3:5-6

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

Zephaniah 3:17

"The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing."

Colossians 3:12

"Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience."

Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

Deuteronomy 6:5-9

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates."

John 14:26

"But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you."

Isaiah 40:29-31

"He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."

2 Timothy 3:16-17

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."

Bible Verses For School Students

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Matthew 6:34

"Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."

James 1:5

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him."

Romans 8:28

"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."

Psalm 56:11

"In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?"

Romans 16:17

"I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them."

Isaiah 30:2

"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it."

1 Corinthians 10:13

"No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it"

Philippians 4:8-9

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."

Isaiah 30:21

"And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, This is the way, walk in it, when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left."

Back To School Quotes

Bible Verses for Back to School

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." - Audrey Hepburn

One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world.

Some kids are smarter than you. Some kids have cooler clothes than you. Some kids are better at sports than you. It doesn't matter! You have your thing, too. Be the kid who can get along. Be the kid who is generous. Be the kid who is happy for other people. Be the kid who does the right thing. Be the nice kid. - Bryan Scavnak

"Dream big. Try new things. You can do it. Be you. You are loved!"

"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." - Jenny Han

"You can never be overdressed or over educated." - Oscar Wilde

"A well-educated mind will always have more questions than answers." - Dana Stewart Scott

"Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen." - Nelson Mandela

"A new school year means new beginnings, new adventures, new friendships, and new challenges. The slate is clean and anything can happen." - Eleanor Roosevelt

"Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom." - Malala Yousafzai

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