Bible Verses About The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Holy Trinity, and the promised Helper mentioned by Jesus that would come after He ascended to heaven. If you are hoping to learn more about the Holy Spirit, Scripture is filled with verses that reveal more about His character and His work in our lives.

We’ve collected several verses below about the Holy Spirit. We’ve also included every mention of the word “Holy Spirit” in the NASB translation. We hope that these verses are a help to you as you study God’s Word.

What the Bible Says About the Holy Spirit Being God

Below are two Bible verses that reveal that the Holy Spirit is one Person with God, while also being a separate Person.

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. – 2 Corinthians 3:17

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. – 2 Corinthians 13:14

Bible Verses About the Power of the Holy Spirit Working Within Us

The Holy Spirit doesn’t just help us in our ministry but also in developing godly character.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. – Romans 15:13

When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying. – Acts 19:5-6

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. – Galatians 5:22–23

Bible Verses About the Holy Spirit Empowering Christians To Share God’s Word

The Holy Spirit gives us the boldness to be witnesses for Christ here on earth. Below are some verses that show how the Spirit empowers believers.

Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. – Matthew 28:19-20

And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness. – Acts 4:31

but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and Samaria, and as far as the remotest part of the earth. – Acts 1:8

Every Mention of the Holy Spirit in the Bible

We’ve included all mentions of the Holy Spirit in the NASB below. We hope reflecting on these verses will deepen your knowledge of God’s Word!

Bible Verses About Holy Spirit in Isaiah

But they rebelled And grieved His Holy Spirit; Therefore He turned Himself to become their enemy, He fought against them. – Isaiah 63:10

Then His people remembered the days of old, of Moses. Where is He who brought them up out of the sea with the shepherds of His flock? Where is He who put His Holy Spirit in the midst of them, – Isaiah 63:11

Bible Verses About Holy Spirit in Matthew

Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be pregnant by the Holy Spirit. – Matthew 1:18

But when he had thought this over, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. – Matthew 1:20

“As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. – Matthew 3:11

And whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come. – Matthew 12:32

Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, – Matthew 28:19

Bible Verses About Holy Spirit in Mark

I baptized you with water; but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” – Mark 1:8

but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin” — Mark 3:29

David himself said in the Holy Spirit, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ – Mark 12:36

And when they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say, but say whatever is given you at that time; for you are not the ones speaking, but it is the Holy Spirit. – Mark 13:11

Bible Verses About Holy Spirit in Luke

For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; and he will drink no wine or liquor, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit while still in his mother’s womb. – Luke 1:15

The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; for that reason also the holy Child will be called the Son of God. – Luke 1:35

When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. – Luke 1:41

And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying: – Luke 1:67

And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. – Luke 2:25

And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. – Luke 2:26

John responded to them all, saying, “As for me, I baptize you with water; but He is coming who is mightier than I, and I am not fit to untie the straps of His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. – Luke 3:16

and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son, in You I am well pleased.” – Luke 3:22

Now Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led around by the Spirit in the wilderness – Luke 4:1

At that very time He rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for doing so was well pleasing in Your sight. – Luke 10:21

So if you, despite being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?” – Luke 11:13

And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him. – Luke 12:10

for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.” – Luke 12:12

Bible Verses About Holy Spirit in John

And I did not recognize Him, but He who sent me to baptize in water said to me, ‘He upon whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining upon Him, this is the One who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.’ – John 1:33

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and remind you of all that I said to you. – John 14:26

And when He had said this, He breathed on them and *said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. – John 20:22

Bible Verses About Holy Spirit in Acts

until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had given orders by the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom He had chosen. – Acts 1:2

for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” – Acts 1:5

but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and Samaria, and as far as the remotest part of the earth.” – Acts 1:8

“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. – Acts 1:16

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with different tongues, as the Spirit was giving them the ability to speak out. – Acts 2:4

Therefore, since He has been exalted at the right hand of God, and has received the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father, He has poured out this which you both see and hear. – Acts 2:33

Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. – Acts 2:38

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people, – Acts 4:8

who by the Holy Spirit, through the mouth of our father David Your servant, said, ‘Why were the nations insolent, And the peoples plotting in vain? – Acts 4:25

And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness. – Acts 4:31

But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the proceeds of the land? – Acts 5:3

And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.” – Acts 5:32

The announcement found approval with the whole congregation; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch. – Acts 6:5

“You men who are stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears are always resisting the Holy Spirit; you are doing just as your fathers did. – Acts 7:51

But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God; – Acts 7:55

who came down and prayed for them that they would receive the Holy Spirit. – Acts 8:15

Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit. – Acts 8:17

saying, “Give this authority to me as well, so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” – Acts 8:19

So Ananias departed and entered the house, and after laying his hands on him said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” – Acts 9:17

So the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace, as it was being built up; and as it continued in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it kept increasing. – Acts 9:31

You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. – Acts 10:38

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message. – Acts 10:44

All the Jewish believers who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had also been poured out on the Gentiles. – Acts 10:45

“Surely no one can refuse the water for these to be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did, can he?” – Acts 10:47

And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as He did upon us at the beginning. – Acts 11:15

And I remembered the word of the Lord, how He used to say, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ – Acts 11:16

for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and faith. And considerable numbers were added to the Lord. – Acts 11:24

While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set Barnabas and Saul apart for Me for the work to which I have called them.” – Acts 13:2

So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia and from there they sailed to Cyprus. – Acts 13:4

But Saul, who was also known as Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, stared at him, – Acts 13:9

And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. – Acts 13:52

And God, who knows the heart, testified to them giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He also did to us; – Acts 15:8

For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay upon you no greater burden than these essentials: – Acts 15:28

They passed through the Phrygian and Galatian region, after being forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia; – Acts 16:6

He said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” And they said to him, “On the contrary, we have not even heard if there is a Holy Spirit.” – Acts 19:2

And when Paul had laid hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying. – Acts 19:6

except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that chains and afflictions await me. – Acts 20:23

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. – Acts 20:28

And he came to us and took Paul’s belt and bound his own feet and hands, and said, “This is what the Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews in Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’” – Acts 21:11

And when they disagreed with one another, they began leaving after Paul said one parting statement: “The Holy Spirit rightly spoke through Isaiah the prophet to your fathers, – Acts 28:25

Bible Verses About Holy Spirit in Romans

and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. – Romans 5:5

I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying; my conscience testifies with me in the Holy Spirit, – Romans 9:1

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. – Romans 14:17

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. – Romans 15:13

to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, ministering as a priest the gospel of God, so that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. – Romans 15:16

Bible Verses About Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians

Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? – 1 Corinthians 6:19

Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus is accursed”; and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. – 1 Corinthians 12:3

Bible Verses About Holy Spirit in 2 Corinthians

in purity, in knowledge, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love, – 2 Corinthians 6:6

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. – 2 Corinthians 13:14

Bible Verses About Holy Spirit in Ephesians

In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of the promise, – Ephesians 1:13

Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. – Ephesians 4:30

Bible Verses About Holy Spirit in 1 Thessalonians

for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sakes. – 1 Thessalonians 1:5

You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word during great affliction with the joy of the Holy Spirit, – 1 Thessalonians 1:6

Therefore, the one who rejects this is not rejecting man, but the God who gives His Holy Spirit to you. – 1 Thessalonians 4:8

Bible Verses About Holy Spirit in 2 Timothy

Protect, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you. – 2 Timothy 1:14

Bible Verses About Holy Spirit in Titus

He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we did in righteousness, but in accordance with His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, – Titus 3:5

Bible Verses About Holy Spirit in Hebrews

God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders, and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His own will. – Hebrews 2:4

Therefore, just as the Holy Spirit says, “Today if you hear His voice, – Hebrews 3:7

For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, – Hebrews 6:4

The Holy Spirit is signifying this, that the way into the holy place has not yet been disclosed while the outer tabernacle is still standing, – Hebrews 9:8

And the Holy Spirit also testifies to us; for after saying, – Hebrews 10:15

Bible Verses About Holy Spirit in 1 Peter

It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which angels long to look. – 1 Peter 1:12

Bible Verses About Holy Spirit in 2 Peter

for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. – 2 Peter 1:21

Bible Verses About Holy Spirit in Jude

But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, – Jude 1:20