What does the Bible say about dependence?

10 verses about dependence, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about dependence

1. John 15:5 — I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. 15 votes
2. Psalms 40:3 — And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. 5 votes
3. 1 Thessalonians 4:9 — But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another. 4 votes
4. John 6:47 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. 3 votes
5. 2 Corinthians 1:8 — For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: 3 votes
6. Psalms 121:3 — He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. 2 votes
7. John 3:16 — For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 2 votes
8. John 6:50 — This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. 2 votes
9. 1 Corinthians 10:13 — There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 2 votes
10. 2 Corinthians 12:9 — And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 votes

Where these verses are

John (4), Psalms (2), 2 Corinthians (2), 1 Corinthians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1)

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Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.