There are several verses that many Christians believe identify Jesus as God or describe Him with divine status. Some of the most commonly cited are: John 1:1 — "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." John 1:14 — "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us." Christians understand "the Word" here to be Jesus. John 20:28 — Thomas says to Jesus, "My Lord and my God!" Titus 2:13 — Refers to "our great God and Savior Jesus Christ." Colossians 2:9 — "In Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form." Hebrews 1:8 — "But of the Son he says, 'Your throne, O God, is forever and ever.'" At the same time, some Christians and non-Christians interpret these verses differently and point to other passages where Jesus prays to God, obeys God, or distinguishes himself from God, such as John 17:3 and John 14:28. Because of these differing interpretations, the question of whether Jesus is God has been debated for centuries. However, if you ask, "Are there verses that Christians use to say Jesus is God?" then the passages above are among the strongest examples commonly cited.
