bible verses about miracles

Bible Verses About Miracles: 12

Bible verses about miracles: 12 Scriptures on signs, wonders, and mighty works that show God's power and point to Jesus.

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By Christopher McAllister

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Published September 30, 20265 min readJohn 2:11 (NIV)

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"What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him."

— John 2:11 (NIV)

People who search bible verses about miracles want Scripture for signs, wonders, and mighty works that attest God's power and reveal Jesus' glory — not only the healing list (restoration of body and wounds). This page is a numbered list of twelve passages with the NIV text and a short note on each. Related lists: Bible verses about healing, Love and healing, Bible verses about faith, Bible verses about worship, Bible verses about hope, and Bible verses about salvation. Miracles here means signs and wonders that display God's power — distinct from healing's focus on the sick made well.

Word study (lead theme). In Greek, "miracle / power / mighty work" is often δύναμις dynamis (Strong's G1411; Bible Hub G1411) — power, strength, or a mighty deed. In Hebrew, מוֹפֵת môpēṯ (Strong's H4159; Bible Hub H4159) is a wonder or sign that points beyond itself. Scripture treats miracles as God's attesting acts — not spectacle for its own sake.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on John 2 presses that the Cana sign revealed Christ's glory and drew the disciples' faith — the miracle served belief, not curiosity alone (Bible Hub commentaries on John 2:11; Bible Hub MHC John 2; Blue Letter Bible, Matthew Henry on John 2). On Acts 2 he marks that Jesus was attested by God with miracles, wonders, and signs — public credentials of the One God sent (Bible Hub commentaries on Acts 2:22; Bible Hub MHC Acts 2; Blue Letter Bible, Matthew Henry on Acts 2).

12 Bible verses about miracles

  1. John 2:11. "What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him." The first sign aims at glory revealed and faith born — not applause. See Bible verses about faith.

  2. John 20:30-31. "Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name." Written signs serve belief and life — the purpose of the record. See Bible verses about salvation.

  3. Acts 2:22. "Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know." Miracles, wonders, and signs are God's public accreditation of Jesus.

  4. Hebrews 2:4. "God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will." God testifies to the gospel with signs and various dynamis — not by silence.

  5. Psalm 77:14. "You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples." The psalmist names God as miracle-worker whose power is displayed among peoples. See Bible verses about worship.

  6. Exodus 15:11. "Who among the gods is like you, Lord? Who is like you—majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?" Wonders sit with holiness and glory in Israel's song after the sea.

  7. Mark 6:2. "When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. 'Where did this man get these things?' they asked. 'What's this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing?'" Nazareth names the remarkable miracles — and still stumbles over the man who works them.

  8. Acts 19:11. "God did extraordinary miracles through Paul," Extraordinary dynamis through Paul keeps the focus on God as the doer.

  9. John 6:14. "After the people saw the sign Jesus performed, they began to say, 'Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.'" The bread sign points people toward the Prophet — miracle as pointer, not endpoint.

  10. Psalm 105:5. "Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced," Remembering wonders is commanded memory — miracles belong in the story Israel tells.

  11. Jeremiah 32:17. "Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you." Creation power underwrites trust that nothing is too hard — miracle-sized confidence. See Bible verses about hope.

  12. Daniel 4:3. "How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; his dominion endures from generation to generation." Signs and wonders praise the eternal King. See Love and healing when the need is body-restoration rather than attesting wonder.

How to use these verses

Pick one verse for awe at God's power, a prayer for faith that sees signs pointing to Jesus, or teaching that wonders serve belief — not twelve. If you need the first sign and glory revealed, start with John 2:11. If you need why signs were written, start with John 20:30-31. If you need Jesus accredited by miracles, start with Acts 2:22. For restoration of body and wounds (not signs/wonders as attestation), see Bible verses about healing and Love and healing. For trust that receives, see Bible verses about faith. For a daily verse, open Bible verse of the day.

Questions people ask

What is a good Bible verse about miracles?

John 2:11 (first of the signs; glory revealed), Acts 2:22 (accredited by miracles, wonders and signs), and John 20:30-31 (signs written that you may believe) are clear starting places.

How do Bible verses about miracles differ from healing verses?

Healing pages center the sick made well and wounds bound; miracles focus signs, wonders, and mighty works that attest God's power and point to Jesus. Cross-link Bible verses about healing.

Why does the Bible record miracles?

John 20:30-31 says the signs are written so you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah and have life in his name — belief and life, not spectacle alone.

What does dynamis mean?

Strong's G1411 dynamis is power, strength, or a mighty deed — the New Testament's common word for miracle as God's power at work.

Where can I read more about healing, faith, and worship?

Start with Bible verses about healing and Love and healing, then Bible verses about faith and Bible verses about worship.

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