Arguably the most popular Bible verse is John 3:16, which recites the sacrifice of God giving his “only son” to the world. This is most likely the most common passage because of it represents the integral facet of Christianity, the birth of Christ into the world. Many people see this as the most important passage in the Bible since without it Christianity never would have come to be. It’s an extremely popular Bible verse tattoo, but it’s especially popular with born-again Christians since it is often seen as the verse that “saved” them.

Another popular verse, also commonly used in part as lyrics, is Psalm 23:4 which begins “Yea, though I walk through the valley…”. This is a popular choice because again, it perfectly conveys God’s guardianship over His followers. The passage ends with “I will fear no evil,” which emphasizes the protection that God can provide. These are very powerful words and sometimes are seen to represent the most powerful of powerful beings. Not only is it a popular verse to good, wholesome Christians, it’s also commonly used by Christian gang members that want to show off their power through those words.

A very popular inspirational Bible verse tattoo is Philippians 4:13, which reads: “I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.” This verse is usually put in a place where the owner can see it regularly so they can get the most out of their days. Often people who have had tough lives or simply don’t want to keep moving forward will get the Philippians 4:13 tattoo.

Because many verses of scripture are written in the first person, they work as a mantra, a phrase that is repeated to oneself in order to affirm it. When the verse is permanently scribed on the body, it provides an even stronger affirmation of one’s faith and religious beliefs. Bible verses in this way act as a seal, solidifying personal and spiritual beliefs and serving to strengthen that faith. Making a favorite or cherished verse from the Bible eternally represented on the body is the ultimate dedication to the worship of Christianity.