22/05/2026
BIBLE VERSES ON RECEIVING THE FAVOR OF GOD
Introduction
The favor of God is His kindness, grace, acceptance, mercy, and divine assistance upon a person’s life. Throughout Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, God reveals that His favor brings protection, promotion, wisdom, provision, peace, and open doors.
Below is a collection of powerful Bible verses on the favor of God arranged from Genesis to Revelation.
Old Testament Verses on the Favor of God
Genesis
Genesis 6:8 (KJV)
“But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.”
Genesis 39:21 (KJV)
“But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.”
Genesis 50:20 (KJV)
“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good.”
Exodus
Exodus 3:21 (KJV)
“And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians.”
Exodus 12:36 (KJV)
“And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they lent unto them such things as they required.”
Exodus 33:17 (KJV)
“And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.”
Leviticus
Leviticus 26:9 (KJV)
“For I will have respect unto you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you.”
Numbers
Numbers 6:24–26 (KJV)
“The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”
Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy 33:23 (KJV)
“And of Naphtali he said, O Naphtali, satisfied with favour, and full with the blessing of the LORD.”
Joshua
Joshua 1:5 (KJV)
“There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life.”
Ruth
Ruth 2:10 (KJV)
“Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me?”
Ruth 2:12 (KJV)
“The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel.”
1 Samuel
1 Samuel 2:26 (KJV)
“And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.”
2 Samuel
2 Samuel 15:25 (KJV)
“If I shall find favour in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me again.”
1 Kings
1 Kings 8:57 (KJV)
“The LORD our God be with us, as he was with our fathers.”
2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles 16:9 (KJV)
“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.”
Esther
Esther 2:17 (KJV)
“And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight.”
Esther 5:2 (KJV)
“And the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre.”
Job
Job 10:12 (KJV)
“Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.”
Psalms
Psalm 5:12 (KJV)
“For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.”
Psalm 30:5 (KJV)
“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life.”
Psalm 44:3 (KJV)
“For they got not the land in possession by their own sword… but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.”
Psalm 84:11 (KJV)
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”
Psalm 90:17 (KJV)
“And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us.”
Psalm 102:13 (KJV)
“Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.”
Proverbs
Proverbs 3:3–4 (KJV)
“Let not mercy and truth forsake thee… So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.”
Proverbs 8:35 (KJV)
“For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.”
Proverbs 12:2 (KJV)
“A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD.”
Proverbs 18:22 (KJV)
“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.”
Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes 9:11 (KJV)
“The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong… but time and chance happeneth to them all.”
Isaiah
Isaiah 58:11 (KJV)
“And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought.”
Isaiah 60:10 (KJV)
“In my favour have I had mercy on thee.”
Jeremiah
Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV)
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil.”
Daniel
Daniel 1:9 (KJV)
“Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.”
New Testament Verses on the Favor of God
Matthew
Matthew 5:8 (KJV)
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
Matthew 6:33 (KJV)
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Luke
Luke 1:28 (KJV)
“And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee.”
Luke 2:52 (KJV)
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”
John
John 1:16 (KJV)
“And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.”
Acts
Acts 2:47 (KJV)
“Praising God, and having favour with all the people.”
Acts 7:10 (KJV)
“And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh.”
Romans
Romans 5:1–2 (KJV)
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand.”
2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians 9:8 (KJV)
“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you.”
Ephesians
Ephesians 2:8 (KJV)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith.”
Philippians
Philippians 4:19 (KJV)
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Hebrews
Hebrews 4:16 (KJV)
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
James
James 4:6 (KJV)
“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
1 Peter
1 Peter 5:10 (KJV)
“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus… make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”
Revelation
Revelation 3:8 (KJV)
“I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it.”
Revelation 22:21 (KJV)
“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.”
Prayer for the Favor of God
Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your grace, mercy, and lovingkindness. Let Your favor surround me like a shield. Open doors no man can shut. Cause me to walk in divine opportunities, wisdom, protection, increase, and peace. Let me find favor with You and with men. Establish the work of my hands and let my life reflect Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Confession of Faith
I walk in the favor of God.
God’s grace speaks for me everywhere I go.
Doors of opportunity are opening before me.
I am surrounded with favor as with a shield.
The Lord establishes the work of my hands.
I have favor with God and with men.
The grace of God upon my life will not fail.
Key Scriptures to Memorize
1. Psalm 5:12
2. Proverbs 3:3–4
3. Luke 2:52
4. Exodus 33:17
5. Hebrews 4:16
6. Daniel 1:9
7. Esther 2:17
8. Psalm 90:17
9. Acts 2:47
10. Revelation 3:8
