scripture
What does the Bible say about scripture? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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16All Scripture, having been divinely inspired, is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in justice,
4For whatever was written, was written to teach us, so that, through patience and the consolation of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
17Therefore, faith is from hearing, and hearing is through the Word of Christ.
35Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
11so also will my word be, which will go forth from my mouth. It will not return to me empty, but it will accomplish whatever I will, and it will prosper in the tasks for which I sent it.
8The book of this law shall not depart from your mouth. Instead, you shall meditate upon it, day and night, so that you may observe and do all the things that are written in it. Then you shall direct your way and understand it.
105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my paths.
12For the Word of God is living and effective: more piercing than any two-edged sword, reaching to the division even between the soul and the spirit, even between the joints and the marrow, and so it discerns the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13And there is no created thing that is invisible to his sight. For all things are naked and open to the eyes of him, about whom we are speaking. 14Therefore, since we have a great High Priest, who has pierced the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, we should hold to our confession.
8The law of the Lord is immaculate, converting souls. The testimony of the Lord is faithful, providing wisdom to little ones. 9The justice of the Lord is right, rejoicing hearts. The precepts of the Lord are brilliant, enlightening the eyes. 10The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for all generations. The judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves: 11desirable beyond gold and many precious stones, and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb. 12For, indeed, your servant keeps them, and in keeping them, there are many rewards.
4And in response he said, “It has been written: ‘Not by bread alone shall man live, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”
8The grass has dried up, and the flower has fallen. But the Word of our Lord remains for eternity.”