28 Bible Verses about Worship from the Gospels of Jesus

Since the Gospels don’t always explicitly use the word “worship,” I’m including passages that show acts of worship, praise, or reverent devotion. Here’s the list:

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28 Bible Verses from the Gospels About Worship (NKJV)

1. Matthew 2:2 – "Saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’"

2. Matthew 2:11 – "And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him."

3. Matthew 4:10 – "Then Jesus said to him, 'Away with you, Satan! For it is written, “You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.”'"

4. Matthew 14:33 – "Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, 'Truly You are the Son of God.'"

5. Matthew 28:9 – "And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, 'Rejoice!' So they came and held Him by the feet and worshiped Him."

6. Matthew 28:17 – "And when they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted."

7. Mark 5:6 – "When he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshiped Him."

8. Mark 15:39 – "So when the centurion, who stood opposite Him, saw that He cried out like this and breathed His last, he said, 'Truly this Man was the Son of God!'" (Act of recognition and reverent honor)

9. Luke 2:10-11 – "Then the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.'" (Beginning of worship through praise)

10. Luke 2:13-14 – "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!'"

11. Luke 2:15 – "So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, 'Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.'"

12. Luke 2:20 – "And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them."

13. Luke 4:8 – "And Jesus answered and said to him, 'Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written, “You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.”'"

14. Luke 5:8 – "When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, 'Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!'"

15. Luke 7:16 – "Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, 'A great prophet has risen up among us'; and, 'God has visited His people.'"

16. Luke 24:52 – "And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy."

17. John 4:23 – "But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him."

18. John 4:24 – "God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."

19. John 12:16 – "These things His disciples did not understand at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about Him and that they had done these things to Him."

20. John 12:20-21 – "Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, 'Sir, we wish to see Jesus.'"

21. John 12:28 – "Father, glorify Your name." Then a voice came from heaven, saying, "I have both glorified it and will glorify it again."

22. John 20:28 – "And Thomas answered and said to Him, 'My Lord and my God!'" (An act of worship and recognition)

23. Matthew 8:2 – "And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, 'Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.'"

24. Matthew 9:18 – "While He spoke these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped Him, saying, 'My daughter has just died, but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live.'"

25. Matthew 15:25 – "Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, 'Lord, help me!'"

26. Matthew 17:14 – "And when they came to the multitude, a man came to Him, kneeling down and saying..." (Act of worship before Jesus)

27. Mark 1:40 – "Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, 'If You are willing, You can make me clean.'"

28. Mark 10:17 – "Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, 'Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?'"