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What does the Bible say about study? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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15Be solicitous in the task of presenting yourself before God as a proven and unashamed worker who has handled the Word of Truth correctly.
8Concerning the rest, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is chaste, whatever is just, whatever is holy, whatever is worthy to be loved, whatever is of good repute, if there is any virtue, if there is any praiseworthy discipline: meditate on these.
11But these were more noble than those who were at Thessalonica. They received the Word with all enthusiasm, daily examining the Scriptures to see if these things were so.
15A prudent heart shall possess knowledge. And the ear of the wise seeks doctrine.
15But sanctify Christ the Lord in your hearts, being always ready to give an explanation to all who ask you the reason for that hope which is in you.
39Study the Scriptures. For you think that in them you have eternal life. And yet they also offer testimony about me.
9Present an opportunity to the wise, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach the just, and he will hurry to receive it.
7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The foolish despise wisdom as well as doctrine.
25so much more than it was before. Wisdom is very profound, so who shall reveal her?
18Yet truly, increase in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory, both now and in the day of eternity. Amen.
12You should require no more than this, my son. For there is no end to the making of many books. And excessive study is an affliction to the flesh.
5By listening, the wise shall become wiser and the intelligent shall possess governments.
16All Scripture, having been divinely inspired, is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in justice, 17so that the man of God may be perfect, having been trained for every good work.
11For I know the thoughts that I think over you, says the Lord: thoughts of peace and not of affliction, so that I may give you patience and an end.
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.