Angels

Jesus On Angels

Matthew 18 (New American Standard Bible)

10 "See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of My Father who is in heaven.

Angel Of The Lord

Psalm 34 (New American Standard Bible)

7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him,
And rescues them.

Acts 5 (New International Version)

19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out.

Acts 12 (English Standard Version)

21 On an appointed day Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat upon the throne, and delivered an oration to them. 22 And the people were shouting, "The voice of a god, and not of a man!" 23 Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him down, because he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and breathed his last.

Luke 2 (New International Version)

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 "Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

Angels In The New Testament

1 Corinthians 6 (English Standard Version)

3 Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life!

Colossians 2 (English Standard Version)

18 Let no one disqualify you, insisting on asceticism and worship of angels, going on in detail about visions, puffed up without reason by his sensuous mind,

Hebrews 1 (New International Version)

3 The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4 So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.

Hebrews 1 (New International Version)

6 And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says,
"Let all God's angels worship him." 7 In speaking of the angels he says,
"He makes his angels winds,
his servants flames of fire."
14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Hebrews 13 (New American Standard Bible)

2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.

Angels By Name

Luke 1 (New International Version)

26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee,

Jude 1 (New International Version)

9 But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him, but said, "The Lord rebuke you!"


Scripture contributions for December 2006 by: Paul Anderson, Colorado Springs CO USA; Linda Anderson, Colorado Springs CO USA; Shirley Blacklock, North Platte NE USA; Matthew Anderson, Colorado Springs CO USA; Sheila Hyde, Loveland CO US; Gail, London, Ontario Canada