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Want to know what the Bible says about Jail? Here are 44 Bible verses about Jail from the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV), sorted from the most relevant to the least relevant.

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James 1:12 NIV
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
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Revelation 2:10 NIV
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.
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Psalm 69:33 NIV
The Lord hears the needy
    and does not despise his captive people.
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1 Corinthians 15:33-34 NIV
33 Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 34 Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God —I say this to your shame.
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2 Peter 3:9 NIV
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
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Hebrews 13:3 NIV
Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.
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James 1:22 NIV
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
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Acts 8:22 NIV
Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord in the hope that he may forgive you for having such a thought in your heart.
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Isaiah 42:7 NIV
to open eyes that are blind,
    to free captives from prison
    and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.
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Psalm 146:7 NIV
He upholds the cause of the oppressed
    and gives food to the hungry.
The Lord sets prisoners free,
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