50 Bible Verses about Education

Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.

The things written in earlier times were written for our instruction, that we through endurance and the encouragement from the Scriptures might have hope.

Is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom? He has no sense!

God inspired all Scripture! It is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness. (Greek: theopneustos: God-breathed)

By these, my son, be admonished! There is no end to publishing many books. Also much study is a weariness of the flesh.

Take firm hold of instruction and do not let go. Obey her for she is your life.

They observed the confidence of Peter and John. Yet they thought they were uneducated (not formally educated) and ordinary men. They were amazed and recognized them as having been with Jesus.

God gave these young people knowledge, understanding, and wisdom of all types of literature and learning. Daniel had understanding and wisdom in all visions and dreams.

Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.

We preach Christ to everyone. With all possible wisdom we warn and teach them in order to bring each one to God as a mature individual in union with Christ.

I have more insight than all my teachers, for your laws are my meditation.

The illiterate say: We cannot read it because we do not know how to read.

For the wisdom of this age is foolishness with God. It is written: He catches the wise in their own craftiness (deception). (Job 5:13)

Respect for Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. Knowledge of the holy One is understanding (discernment) (truth) (wisdom).

Jehovah says: I will instruct you. I will teach you the way that you should go. I will advise you as my eyes watch over you.

Wisdom is a shelter just as money is a shelter. The advantage of knowledge is that wisdom gives lift to those who have it.

Your sons will all be taught by Jehovah. Your sons will have an abundance of peace.

A wise man will hear and will increase learning. A man of understanding will procure wise counsel.

From childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to make you wise to salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Consider your calling, brothers. Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.

How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding instead of silver!

Respect for Jehovah teaches wisdom. Before glory there is humility.

The Jews wondered saying: How does this man know letters? He has had no formal education.

I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up here in Jerusalem as a student of Gamaliel. I received instruction in the Law of our ancestors and was just as zealous for God as are all of you.

Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

While he was defending himself, Festus said with a loud voice: Paul, you are beside yourself. Much learning has made you mad.

Buy the truth and do not sell it. Also buy wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

Understanding is a wellspring of life to the man who has it. But the instruction of fools is folly.

Jesus replied: My teaching is not my own. It is his who sent me.

Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning (insight).

The Pharisees were gathered together, so Jesus asked them a question.

Let us follow after the things that make for peace, and things that are encouraging to one another.

The king assigned a daily amount of the king's special rich food for them and also the wine that he drank. They were to be educated for three years. At the end of that time they would serve the king.

Thus the man of God may be completely equipped for every good work.

Wisdom is the most important thing. So gain wisdom! And by all means arrive at understanding.

I did not receive it from man. I was not taught it! It came to me through revelation from Jesus Christ.

But let him that is orally taught in the word share all good things.

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. He that hates reproof is stupid.

The profit from wisdom is better than the profit from silver. Her gain is better than fine gold.

I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift. The battle is not to the strong. Bread does not go to the wise, or riches to men of understanding. Men of skill do not always receive favor, but time and unexpected circumstance happens to them all.

These were young people who had no defects. They were good looking and intelligent, with knowledge. They showed wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of science. They had ability to serve in the king's court and were taught the language and literature of the Chaldeans.

A fool (stupid person) does not like understanding when revealing his thoughts.

Jehovah took me from following the flock, and Jehovah said to me: 'Go prophesy to my people Israel.'

My son, listen to the instruction of your father. Do not forsake the law of your mother.

The high priest asked Jesus about his disciples and about the things he taught.

Then Jesus prayed: I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and have revealed them to children. (Acts 2:36)

They are constantly learning, and never able to grasp the knowledge of the truth.