What Does the Bible Say About Worshipping Mary?

Luke 11:27-28 ESV / 89 helpful votes

As he said these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts at which you nursed!” But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”

1 Timothy 2:5 ESV / 82 helpful votes

For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

Exodus 20:4-5 ESV / 60 helpful votes

“You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me,

Romans 10:9 ESV / 35 helpful votes

Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Acts 4:12 ESV / 32 helpful votes

And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

John 14:6 ESV / 27 helpful votes

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Isaiah 42:8 ESV / 24 helpful votes

I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols.

Acts 2:38 ESV / 19 helpful votes

And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 1:25 ESV / 18 helpful votes

Because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.

Romans 10:13 ESV / 17 helpful votes

For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Exodus 20:4 ESV / 17 helpful votes

“You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.

Romans 3:23 ESV / 15 helpful votes

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Acts 17:29 ESV / 13 helpful votes

Being then God's offspring, we ought not to think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of man.

Jeremiah 7:18 ESV / 13 helpful votes

The children gather wood, the fathers kindle fire, and the women knead dough, to make cakes for the queen of heaven. And they pour out drink offerings to other gods, to provoke me to anger.

Galatians 2:16 ESV / 12 helpful votes

Yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.

John 20:17 ESV / 12 helpful votes

Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’”

Mark 16:16 ESV / 12 helpful votes

Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

Luke 11:27 ESV / 11 helpful votes

As he said these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts at which you nursed!”

Hebrews 2:14 ESV / 10 helpful votes

Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,

John 1:1-51 ESV / 10 helpful votes

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. ...

Luke 1:47 ESV / 9 helpful votes

And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

Mark 6:3 ESV / 9 helpful votes

Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.

Proverbs 20:20 ESV / 9 helpful votes

If one curses his father or his mother, his lamp will be put out in utter darkness.

James 1:12 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

John 19:27 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.

Luke 1:47-48 ESV / 8 helpful votes

And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;

Colossians 2:9 ESV / 7 helpful votes

For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily,

John 10:16 ESV / 7 helpful votes

And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.

John 1:14 ESV / 7 helpful votes

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Romans 6:23 ESV / 6 helpful votes

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

John 3:16 ESV / 6 helpful votes

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Luke 1:48 ESV / 6 helpful votes

For he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;

Luke 1:43-45 ESV / 6 helpful votes

And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.”

Acts 1:14 ESV / 5 helpful votes

All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.

Luke 24:1-53 ESV / 5 helpful votes

But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? ...

Luke 2:1-52 ESV / 5 helpful votes

In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. ...

Luke 1:42 ESV / 5 helpful votes

And she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!

Luke 1:28 ESV / 5 helpful votes

And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!”

Matthew 24:21 ESV / 5 helpful votes

For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be.

Isaiah 8:19 ESV / 5 helpful votes

And when they say to you, “Inquire of the mediums and the necromancers who chirp and mutter,” should not a people inquire of their God? Should they inquire of the dead on behalf of the living?

Revelation 22:8-9 ESV / 4 helpful votes

I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me, but he said to me, “You must not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God.”

Acts 2:1-47 ESV / 4 helpful votes

When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. ...

Luke 1:1-80 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. ...

1 Peter 5:5-7 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

James 5:16 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

Daniel 12:11 ESV / 3 helpful votes

And from the time that the regular burnt offering is taken away and the abomination that makes desolate is set up, there shall be 1,290 days.

Isaiah 13:9 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Behold, the day of the Lord comes, cruel, with wrath and fierce anger, to make the land a desolation and to destroy its sinners from it.

1 Kings 8:39 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Then hear in heaven your dwelling place and forgive and act and render to each whose heart you know, according to all his ways (for you, you only, know the hearts of all the children of mankind),

2 Timothy 2:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.

49 Bible Verses about Worshipping Mary

Luke 11:27-28 ESV / 89 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Timothy 2:5 ESV / 82 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Exodus 20:4-5 ESV / 60 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 10:9 ESV / 35 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Acts 4:12 ESV / 32 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 14:6 ESV / 27 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 42:8 ESV / 24 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Acts 2:38 ESV / 19 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 1:25 ESV / 18 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 10:13 ESV / 17 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Exodus 20:4 ESV / 17 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 3:23 ESV / 15 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Acts 17:29 ESV / 13 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Galatians 2:16 ESV / 12 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 20:17 ESV / 12 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Mark 16:16 ESV / 12 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Luke 11:27 ESV / 11 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Hebrews 2:14 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 1:1-51 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Luke 1:47 ESV / 9 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Proverbs 20:20 ESV / 9 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

James 1:12 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 19:27 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Colossians 2:9 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 10:16 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 1:14 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 6:23 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 3:16 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Luke 1:48 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Luke 1:42 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Luke 1:28 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 24:21 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 8:19 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Revelation 22:8-9 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Luke 1:1-80 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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James 5:16 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Daniel 12:11 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 13:9 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Kings 8:39 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Timothy 2:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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