Poems and Hymns of the New Testament

Poetry and Hymns in the New Testament

Yes! There are poems and hymns in the New Testament! Large sections of Jesus'' speeches are poetic—such as the Beatitudes, the Sermon on the Mount, and his final discourses in the book of John.

The Epistles are also enriched with some excellent poems of the early Christians and of Paul, and the book of Revelation can boast of some outstanding hymns.

When one reads the New Testament in the Greek text with an eye for poetry, many poetic passages spring to life, as well as a few hymns. These poems not only inform our minds, they stimulate our imaginations and arouse our emotions.