What is the Shortest Verse in the Bible? 👉 Quick answer (either way you count) is, “Jesus wept.” (ESV) Counting by the number of words If you’re counting the shortest verseby the amount of words, these two verses have two words each. ...
10 Shortest Bible Verses John 11:35: "Jesus wept." 1 Thessalonians 5:16: "Rejoice always." 1 John 4:8: "God is love." 1 Thessalonians 5:19: "Do not quench." 1 Thessalonians 5:20: "Do not despise." 1 Thessalonians 5:21: "Test all things." ...