Bible Verses About Angels

15 Bible verses about angels

1. "For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways."

   This verse promises that God uses His angels to watch over and protect His children.

2. "Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?"

   This teaches us that angels are spiritual servants sent by God to help believers.

3. "And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.""

   Angels act as messengers to share the wonderful news of Jesus' birth with the world.

4. "Bless the Lord, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word!"

   Angels are strong creatures who quickly obey everything God commands them to do.

5. "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."

   We should always be kind to others, because we might meet angels without even knowing it.

6. "Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

   The angels in heaven celebrate with great joy whenever someone turns away from sin to follow Jesus.

7. "See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven."

   This shows that God has special angels watching over children and those who trust in Him.

8. "Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands,"

   This verse describes the countless angels worshiping God around His heavenly throne.

9. "My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not harmed me, because I was found blameless before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no harm."

   God sent an angel to keep Daniel safe in a den of hungry lions.

10. "And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other."

    When Jesus returns, His angels will gather all His believers together to be with Him forever.

11. "For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him."

    This verse reminds us that Jesus created all angels and holds authority over them.

12. "And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven. And behold, the angels of God were ascending and descending on it!"

    Jacob's dream shows that angels travel between heaven and earth to carry out God's work.

13. "And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, "Get up quickly." And the chains fell off his hands."

    God sent an angel to rescue Peter from prison, showing His power to save His people.

14. "Then Elisha prayed and said, "O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see." So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha."

    God's invisible army of angels is always around us, protecting us even when we cannot see them.

15. "And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him."

    God sent an angel to comfort and strengthen Jesus when He was praying in the garden.

A prayer about angels

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for creating the angels to worship You and to help us. Thank You for sending them to protect us and watch over us when we are afraid. Please help us to remember that while angels are amazing, You are the King of all. We praise You for Jesus, who is greater than all the angels. Help us to serve You happily just like the angels do. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Common questions

Do we have guardian angels?

The Bible does not say that each person has one specific guardian angel just for them. However, it does teach that God uses many angels to watch over, protect, and help His children. You can be comforted knowing that God's powerful angels are always working to guard you, even if you do not have just one angel assigned only to you.

What do angels look like?

In paintings, angels often look like people with wings and halos, but the Bible describes them in different ways. Sometimes they look like ordinary men without wings. Other times, they appear with brilliant, shining light that scares people. Special angels like seraphim and cherubim have wings and look very different. Mostly, angels are invisible spirits who only show themselves when God allows.

Do people become angels when they die?

No, people do not become angels when they die. God made humans and angels as two completely different types of creations. Humans are made in the image of God and will have resurrected physical bodies in heaven. Angels are spiritual beings who were never human. When believers die, they go to be with Jesus, which is even better than being an angel!

Are there bad angels?

Yes, the Bible says some angels rebelled against God a long time ago. These are called fallen angels or demons, and their leader is Satan. They try to trick people and lead them away from God. But we do not need to be afraid! Jesus has already defeated them on the cross, and God's holy angels are much stronger than any evil spirits.

Should we pray to angels?

No, we should never pray to angels. The Bible teaches us to pray only to God—our Father, Jesus His Son, and the Holy Spirit. Angels are God's servants, and they cannot answer our prayers on their own power. When we need help, we go straight to God, and He may choose to send His angels to help us in response to our prayers.