What Does the Bible Say About Tattoos That Honors God?

Leviticus 19:28 ESV / 6 helpful votes

You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the Lord.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.

Romans 12:1-2 ESV / 5 helpful votes

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

1 Peter 3:3-4 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.

1 Timothy 4:8 ESV / 4 helpful votes

For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

Colossians 3:23 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

Philippians 4:8 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Ephesians 2:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

Galatians 5:13 ESV / 4 helpful votes

For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV / 4 helpful votes

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

10 Bible Verses about Tattoos That Honors God

Leviticus 19:28 ESV / 6 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Romans 12:1-2 ESV / 5 helpful votes

1 Peter 3:3-4 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Timothy 4:8 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Colossians 3:23 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Philippians 4:8 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Ephesians 2:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Galatians 5:13 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV / 4 helpful votes

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Leviticus 19:28 ESV / 6 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Romans 12:1-2 ESV / 5 helpful votes

1 Peter 3:3-4 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Timothy 4:8 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Colossians 3:23 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Philippians 4:8 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Ephesians 2:10 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Galatians 5:13 ESV / 4 helpful votes

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