Here’s your Bible Gateway verse-of-the-day calendar for the month of October! Click each link below to read the verse in your preferred translation — or download the image (or PDF) of all verse references.
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Bible Gateway’s Verses of the Day for October
| Day | Theme | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joy in Persecution | Matthew 5:11-12 |
| 2 | Trust Over Fear | Proverbs 29:25 |
| 3 | Living Hope in Christ | 1 Peter 1:3 |
| 4 | Don’t Presume Tomorrow | Proverbs 27:1 |
| 5 | Seek God Now | Isaiah 55:6 |
| 6 | Everlasting Strength | Isaiah 26:4 |
| 7 | Thirst for God | Psalm 63:1 (How to pray imprecatory psalms.) |
| 8 | Only God Saves | Isaiah 43:11-12 |
| 9 | Follow Him Faithfully | Deuteronomy 13:4 |
| 10 | God’s Plan Prevails | Proverbs 19:20-21 |
| 11 | Rest in God | Psalm 62:1 |
| 12 | Value Wise Counsel | Proverbs 1:8-9 |
| 13 | Hope and Future | Jeremiah 29:11 |
| 14 | Renewed Mind | Romans 12:2 (How to apply this verse.) |
| 15 | God’s Greatness | 2 Samuel 7:22 |
| 16 | Words Pleasing to God (I) | Psalm 19:14 |
| 17 | Words Pleasing to God (II) | Psalm 25:14-15 |
| 18 | Wait on the Lord | Psalm 27:14 |
| 19 | Joy in God | Psalm 37:4 |
| 20 | Restored Joy | Psalm 51:12 |
| 21 | Delighting in God’s Will | Psalm 40:8 |
| 22 | Timely Words Bring Joy | Proverbs 15:23 |
| 23 | Carry One Another’s Burdens | Galatians 6:2 |
| 24 | Wisdom Begins With God | Proverbs 9:10 |
| 25 | Sing and Give Thanks | Ephesians 5:19-20 |
| 26 | Scripture Equips Us | 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (What does this verse mean?) |
| 27 | God’s Word Is Alive | Hebrews 4:12 |
| 28 | God’s Word Endures | 1 Peter 1:24-25 |
| 29 | Living Sacrifice | Romans 12:1 |
| 30 | Saved by Grace | Ephesians 2:8-9 |
| 31 | Stand Firm Against Evil | 1 Peter 5:8-9 |
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