What the Bible Says about Angels

What the Bible Says About Angels Characteristics Created by God Col. 1:16 Eternal beings Luke 20:36; Rev. 4:8 Witnesses of creation Job 38:4-7 Not married Matt. 22:30 Job Description Discerning and wise 2 Sam. 14:17; Dan. 9:21-22 Worship the Father and the Son Heb. 1:6; Rev. 4:8; 5:11–12 Swift travelers Present themselves to God Dan. 9:21; Rev. 14:6 Job 1:6; 2:1 Spiritual beings 2 Kings 6:15–17 Observe God's people Luke 12:8–9; 1 Cor. 4:9; 1 Tim. 5:21 Sometimes invisible Job 4:15–16 Minister to Jesus Matt. 4:11; Luke 22:43 Not to be worshiped Rev. 19:10 Minister to humans Dan. 10:5–11; Heb. 1:14 Able to make choices Jude 6 Rejoice in God's creation Job 38:4–7; Luke 2:13–14 In submission to Christ 1 Pet. 3:22 Rejoice in God's salvation Luke 15:10 Emotional beings Job 38:7; 1 Pet. 1:12 Join believers in heaven Heb. 12:22–23 Not all-powerful or all-knowing like God Dan. 10:12-13; Jude 9 Too numerous to count Ps. 68:17; Heb. 12:22 Angels are known in the Bible by the following names: Cherubim I Seraphim I Servants of God I Messengers I Heavenly hosts I Heavenly beings I Sons of God I Chariots I Gabriel I Michael