Tracking the world’s most loved Bible verses by reading, sharing, and search trends.
Most Read Verses — Bible Gateway (2024 Data)
| Rank |
Verse |
Theme |
Notes |
| 1 |
Psalm 23:4 – Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil… |
Comfort, Fear |
Part of the beloved Shepherd Psalm |
| 2 |
Psalm 23:6 – Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life… |
Hope, Eternity |
Commonly read at memorials |
| 3 |
John 3:16 – For God so loved the world… |
Salvation, Love |
Most quoted Gospel verse |
| 4 |
Psalm 91:1 – He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High… |
Protection, Trust |
Often shared during crisis |
| 5 |
Romans 8:28 – All things work together for good… |
Faith, Perseverance |
Encouragement during trials |
Source: BibleGateway.com – Most Read Verses 2024
Most Shared & Highlighted — YouVersion App (2024–2025)
| Rank |
Verse |
Theme |
Engagement Type |
| 1 |
Philippians 4:6 – Do not be anxious about anything… |
Anxiety, Peace |
Top “Verse of the Year” 2024 |
| 2 |
Isaiah 41:10 – Fear not, for I am with you… |
Strength, Comfort |
Highest shared in 2023 |
| 3 |
Proverbs 3:5 – Trust in the LORD with all your heart… |
Trust, Guidance |
Most highlighted in Asia |
| 4 |
Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewing of your mind… |
Change, Faithfulness |
Rising verse for teens |
| 5 |
Matthew 6:33 – Seek first the kingdom of God… |
Priorities, Faith |
Top verse in Africa region |
Source: Bible.com Popular Verses
Global Trends — Google & YouVersion Geographic Data
| Country / Region |
Top Verse |
Notes |
| United States |
John 3:16 |
Most searched overall |
| United Kingdom |
Jeremiah 29:11 |
Hope and future theme resonates |
| Nigeria |
Matthew 6:33 |
Kingdom-minded focus |
| Philippines |
Psalm 23:1 |
Seen in social posts and art |
| Brazil |
Romans 8:28 |
High in Portuguese search trends |
| India |
Isaiah 41:10 |
Rapid rise in Hindi / Tamil queries |
Source: World Vision analysis of Bible verse searches (2024).
Keyword Trends (Google Search Volume)
| Keyword / Verse |
Approx. Monthly Searches |
Theme |
| John 3:16 |
2,000,000+ |
Salvation, Love |
| Jeremiah 29:11 |
1,200,000+ |
Hope, Future |
| Philippians 4:13 |
900,000+ |
Strength, Perseverance |
| Romans 8:28 |
700,000+ |
Faith, Good in all things |
| Psalm 23 |
500,000+ |
Comfort, Protection |
Insights for Christian Creators
| Opportunity |
Strategy |
| Faith Merchandising |
Create wall art, shirts, and drinkware featuring top verses like John 3:16 or Philippians 4:6. |
| SEO Blog Topics |
Write devotionals or verse explanations based on high-search verses. |
| Global Focus |
Highlight regional favorites (e.g., Matthew 6:33 for Africa). |
| Social Media |
Post verse art timed with trending verses on YouVersion or Google Trends. |
Related Scriptures About God’s Word
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. – Psalm 119:105
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. – Isaiah 40:8
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. – 2 Timothy 3:16
