Bible Verses About "Worship vs. Praise — What's the Difference"
Praise is declaring God's worth in word and song; worship is the broader response of the whole life — heart, mind, and body — to who God is. Praise is part of worship.
Praise is declaring God's worth in word and song; worship is the broader response of the whole life — heart, mind, and body — to who God is. Praise is part of worship.
"But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." — John 4:23-24 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Worship vs. Praise — What's the Difference?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth."
"Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD."
"Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service."
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