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Bible Verses about Restoration

Compiled by The BibleStudyTools Staff on 07/21/2021
Bible Verses about Restoration

What does the Bible say about Restoration? - Top Scripture Quotes

Restoration in the Bible is synonymous with healing, repairing, returning to a previous state of being. Psalm 51:12 says "Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit." Although we may stray from steadfast faith and obedience, there are numerous Bible verses about restoration we can look to for inspiration for renewal in our lives.

Restoration is a recurring theme in scripture as those who strayed from the teachings and love of God sought to restore their divine relationship with Him. Further occurrences of repairing what had decayed included personal relationships, fortunes, and health.

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Browse the many scriptures about restoration in our list of Bible verses below:

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Acts 3:21

21 Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets.
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Amos 9:14

14 and I will bring my people Israel back from exile.“They will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit.
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Exodus 21:34

34 the one who opened the pit must pay the owner for the loss and take the dead animal in exchange.
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Galatians 6:1

1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.
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Hosea 6:1

Hosea 6:1
1 “Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds.
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Isaiah 40:31

Hope In The Lord - Isaiah 40:31
31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
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Isaiah 61:7

7 Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours.
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Jeremiah 17:14

Jeremiah 17:14
14 Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.
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Jeremiah 29:11

Trust God
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
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Jeremiah 30:17

17 But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD, ‘because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.’
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Job 42:10

10 After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before.
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1 John 5:4

4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
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1 Peter 5:10

10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
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2 Corinthians 5:17

New Creation
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
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John 3:16

You Are Loved
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
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John 14:1

1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.
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Mark 11:24

24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
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Matthew 6:33

Your Daily Verse - Matthew 6:33
33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
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Matthew 11:28

Matthew 11:28 - Come to Me
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
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Psalms 51:12

12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
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Romans 15:13

Romans 15:13
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Zechariah 9:12

12 Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you.
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Psalms 71:20-21

20 Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up.
21 You will increase my honor and comfort me once more.
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Joel 2:25-26

25 “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten— the great locust and the young locust, the other locusts and the locust swarm — my great army that I sent among you.
26 You will have plenty to eat, until you are full, and you will praise the name of the LORD your God, who has worked wonders for you; never again will my people be shamed.
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2 Corinthians 13:9-11

9 We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is that you may be fully restored.
10 This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority—the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.
11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
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Acts 3:19-21

Acts 3:19
19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,
20 and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for you—even Jesus.
21 Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets.
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Psalms 103:1-5

Psalm 103:1
1 Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
2 Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—
3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases,
4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,
5 who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
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Psalms 23

Your Daily Verse - Psalm 23:5
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
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