Bible Verses About Sharing Your Faith (Evangelism Verses by Theme)

When you're nervous about sharing Jesus, Scripture is the best encouragement there is. Here are the key verses about evangelism, grouped by theme, with a short note on each — ready to memorise, pray or share with your outreach team.

The call: why we share

Matthew 28:19–20 — "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…" The Great Commission is every follower's assignment. (What it means.)

Mark 16:15 — "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."

Acts 1:8 — "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses…" Witness starts where you live and reaches the ends of the earth.

John 20:21 — "As the Father has sent me, I am sending you."

Matthew 5:14 — "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden."

Luke 19:10 — "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." We join Jesus in His mission.

The message: what we share

John 3:16 — "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son…"

1 Corinthians 15:3–4 — "Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures… he was raised on the third day." The heart of the Gospel. (The Gospel in four parts.)

Romans 1:16 — "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes."

Romans 10:14 — "How can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?" Someone has to tell them.

Romans 10:15 — "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" (echoing Isaiah 52:7)

Boldness: when you're afraid

2 Timothy 1:7 — "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."

Acts 4:29 — "Enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness." Boldness is something to pray for.

Acts 4:20 — "As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard."

Matthew 10:19–20 — "Do not worry about what to say or how to say it… it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you."

Ephesians 6:19 — Paul asked for prayer "that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel." (More on overcoming fear.)

Gentleness: how we share

1 Peter 3:15 — "Always be prepared to give an answer… But do this with gentleness and respect."

Colossians 4:5–6 — "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders… Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt."

2 Corinthians 5:20 — "We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us."

1 Corinthians 9:22 — "I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some."

2 Timothy 4:2 — "Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season."

The harvest: the joy of it

Matthew 9:37–38 — "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers."

Luke 15:7 — "There will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents…"

1 Corinthians 3:6 — "I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow." The results are God's.

Proverbs 11:30 — "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise saves lives."

Daniel 12:3 — "Those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever."

How to use these verses

Memorise one a week with your outreach team. Pray Acts 4:29 before you go out. Read Romans 10:14–15 when you're tempted to stay home. And let the verses become words you share: our evangelism field guide shows how to explain the Gospel simply, and what evangelism is covers the basics.

Questions people ask

What is the main Bible verse about evangelism?

The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19–20 — "Go and make disciples of all nations" — is the best-known, with Mark 16:15 and Acts 1:8 close behind.

What Bible verse helps with fear of sharing faith?

2 Timothy 1:7 says God's Spirit gives power, love and self-discipline, not timidity; Acts 4:29 is a prayer for boldness.

What verse says to share the Gospel with gentleness?

1 Peter 3:15: always be prepared to give an answer for your hope, but do it with gentleness and respect.

What does the Bible say about the harvest?

Matthew 9:37–38 says the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, and tells us to pray for more workers.

Is every Christian called to share their faith?

Yes. Verses like Matthew 28:19–20, Acts 1:8 and 1 Peter 3:15 address all followers of Jesus, not only leaders.

Put the verses into practice

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Next steps

Read the evangelism field guide · What is evangelism?