10 Bible Verses on Angels
Angels are spiritual creatures created by God before the creation of the world. They serve God in particular ways and constitute an order of creatures quite different from men. Although very often mentioned in the Bible, we have little information about these celestial beings. Read on to discover 10 biblical verses about angels and understand their ministry to God and men.
Angels in the Bible: 10 biblical quotes to get to know them better
Angels, spiritual creatures
“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.” (Colossians 1:16)
The ministry of angels
“Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14)
Angels, servants and worshipers of God
“Praise the LORD, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word.” (Psalms 103:20)
“Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts.” (Psalms 148:2)
Angels, heavenly messengers
“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” (Luke 2:10)
“But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.” (Luke 1:30-31)
“The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” (Matthew 28:5-6)
Angels, protectors of men
“Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?” (Matthew 26:53)
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;” (Psalms 91:11)
The angels rejoice in the work of salvation of the Father
“In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” (Luke 15:10)
Alongside Hozana, pray to God with the angels!
The angels, “messengers of the Father” to men, have the duty to accompany us and help us throughout our earthly life. With Hozana, join beautiful online prayer communities to pray to God the Father alongside angels and discover who are spiritual creatures and how they intercede for us!
- For 9 days, pray with the angels and learn more about them: Who are they? How do they watch over us? What relationship do you have with them?
- Spend every other day with your Guardian Angel to get closer to it!
- Every two weeks, pray to the archangel saint Michael, head of the army of God and the nine choirs of the angels that compose it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Angels in the Bible
Where are guardian angels mentioned in the Bible?
While the term “guardian angel” isn't found in the Bible, Scripture shows that some of God's angels are very close to us:
They guide and protect us, as in the story of Tobit where the angel reassures Tobit's father about guiding him on his journey: “I will go with him; I am familiar with the way and have often traveled to Media and crossed all its plains and mountains. Every road is familiar to me.” (Tobit 5:10)
Each of us may have personal angelic protection, as Jesus mentions in Matthew: “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.” (Matthew 18:10)
What do angels look like according to the Bible?
As spiritual beings, angels can take many forms in Scripture. When appearing on earth, they often look like men, such as in the Ascension account: “They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 'Men of Galilee,' they said, 'why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.'” (Acts 1:10-11, NIV)
However, through prophetic visions and John's Revelation, we see more varied descriptions that differ from popular imagery: “Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.” (Isaiah 6:2)
Which psalm mentions angels?
Several psalms reference angels. Psalm 91 particularly speaks of angelic protection: “He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.” (Psalm 91:11-12)
