Best Bible Verses for All the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Bible verses for all the mysteries of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Best Bible Verses for All the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Has someone ever asked you, “Where is that in the Bible?” Sometimes that comment can take us by surprise. Other times, we might be expecting it. When it comes to the Rosary, most of the events we meditate on as we pray are in the Bible. Reading these Bible passages as we pray the Rosary can help us focus more on Jesus and what He has done for us.
A Scriptural Rosary is when you read a Bible passage as you pray the Rosary. It is a beautiful way to pray the Rosary, helping to keep us grounded in the reality of Jesus’ birth, life, suffering, death, and resurrection.
Have you prayed the Rosary with Scripture before? If you have not, you are in for a treat. This post lists one or more Bible passages for each mystery of the Rosary. You can read each passage before the mystery (before praying the Our Father and the 10 Halil Mary prayers) or you can break up the passage and read it in sections as you pray the Hail Mary prayer during each mystery. It is up to you.
Here is a link to the post on the Rosary in case you need to have the prayers handy as you pray: How to pray the Rosary.
Although there is a specific set of Rosary Mysteries assigned to each day of the week, any Mystery can be prayed on any day.
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Bible Verses for the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary
Joyful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Mondays and Saturdays.
The Annunciation: The Archangel Gabriel appears to Mary and asks her to be the mother of the Savior.
Scripture: Luke 1: 26-38
The Visitation: Mary visits Elizabeth, who the Archangel told her was expecting a baby.
Scripture: Luke 1: 39-45; 56
The Nativity: Jesus is born in a stable.
Scriptures: Luke 2: 6-7
John 1: 14
The Presentation: Joseph and Mary take Jesus to the Temple for His presentation.
Scripture: Luke 2: 22-24
The Finding in the Temple: Joseph and Mary find the child Jesus in the Temple after searching for Him for three days.
Scripture: Luke 2: 41-52
Are you looking for a way to make praying the Rosary more personal and meaningful? Rosary Reflections on the Joyful Mysteries is designed to help you pray the Joyful Mysteries with more focus.
Scripture References for the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary
The Luminous Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Thursdays.
The Baptism of Jesus: Jesus is baptized in the Jordan River by St. John the Baptist.
Scriptures: Matthew 3: 13-17
Mark 1: 9-11
Luke 3: 21-22
The Wedding at Cana: Jesus performs His first public miracle at the wedding feast by turning water into wine.Virtue: Mary’s intercession
Scripture: John 2: 1-11
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of Heaven: Jesus proclaims the Kingdom of God.
Scriptures: See all the Gospel books for Jesus’ teachings
The Transfiguration: Jesus is transfigured on the mountain in front of His apostles Peter, James, and John.
Scripture: Matthew 17: 1-9
The Institution of the Eucharist: Jesus institutes the Eucharist at the Last Supper-the first Mass.
Scriptures: Matthew 26: 19; 26-30
Mark 14: 22-26
Luke 22: 14-20
Bible verses for the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
The Sorrowful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Agony in the Garden: Jesus sweats blood and suffers in the garden after the Last Supper.
Scriptures: Matthew 26: 36-46
Mark 14: 32-42
Luke 22: 39-46
The Scourging at the Pillar: Jesus is cruelly scourged.
Scripture: Mark 15: 11-15
The Crowning with Thorns: The soldiers put a crown of thorns on Jesus’ head.
Scriptures: Matthew 27: 27-31
Mark 15: 16-20
The Carrying of the Cross: Jesus carries His cross to Calvary.
Scriptures: Matthew 27: 32-34
Mark 15: 21-23
Luke 23: 26-32
John 19: 16-17
The Crucifixion and death of Jesus on the Cross: Jesus is
crucified, suffers for three hours, and dies on the cross.
Scriptures: Matthew 27: 35-61
Mark 15: 24-47
Luke 23: 32-56
John 19: 16-42
Bible Verses for the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary
The Glorious Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Sundays and Wednesdays.
The Resurrection: Jesus rises from the dead three days after His crucifixion.
Scriptures: Matthew : 1-10
Mark 16: 1-14
Luke 24: 1-12
John 20: 1-20
The Ascension: Jesus ascends into Heaven forty days after His Resurrection.
Scriptures: Matthew 28: 16-20
Luke 24: 45-53
Acts 1: (1-) 9-12
The Descent of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit descends as tongues of fire upon the disciples and Mary nine days after Jesus’ Ascension into Heaven.
Scriptures: Acts 1: 1-14
Acts 2: 1-4
The Assumption of Mary: Mary is assumed into Heaven.
Scripture: Luke 1: 26-33
The Crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven and earth: Mary is crowned Queen of Heaven and earth.
Scripture: Revelation 12: 1-6
Read a Scripture Passage When you Pray the Rosary
If you have never prayed the Rosary with Scripture, give it a try. It can help you to focus even more on the reality of Jesus and His life and bring you even closer to Him.
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Mary says
Thank you!
Laura Betts says
Thank you for doing the work putting this together! It’s just what I was looking for!!
Mary says
Thank you for your kind words. You are very welcome! I am glad it was just what you were looking for.