21 Bible Verses about Scripture, Purpose Of

But abide thou in those things which thou hast learned and in which thou hast been instructed, knowing from whom thou hast learned; and that from an infant thou hast known the holy scriptures which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Indeed then Jesus also did many other miracles in the presence of His disciples, which have not been written in this book; and these have been written in order that you may believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God; and in order that believing you may have life through His name.

But what says it? The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach.

All scripture is God-breathed and profitable unto teaching, unto conviction, unto correction, unto instruction which is in righteousness:

Let the word of God dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another, in all wisdom, in psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, with grace making melody in your hearts to God;

But these things happened unto them as examples; and were written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages have descended. So let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he may fall.

For the word of God is living, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing unto the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and a quick discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And no creature is hidden in his presence: but all things are naked and have been laid open to the eyes of him to whom the word is unto us.

And we have the more certain word of prophecy; to which you do well giving heed, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day may dawn, and the morning-star may rise in your hearts:

Again I do write a new commandment to you, which is true in him and in you: because the darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining.

For so many things as were previously written were written for our instruction, in order that through the patience and through the consolation of the scriptures we may have hope.

I have written these things unto you, in order that you may know that you have eternal life; to those who believe on the name of the Son of God.

and you have forgotten the exhortation which reasoneth with you as with sons, My son regard not lightly the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art proven of him: for whom the Lord loves he chastises, and scourges every son whom he receives.

And He said to them, These are my words which I spoke to you, being still with you, that it behooves all things which have been written concerning me in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the Psalms, to be fulfilled.

For Christ Jesus, the Son of God, the one being preached by us, through me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not yes and no, but it was yes in him. For so many promises of God, in Him are yes; therefore indeed through him they are Amen unto the glory to God through us. But the one confirming us along with you unto Christ, and having anointed us, is God.read more.
Who also having sealed us, and given us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

This is the disciple witnessing concerning these things, and having written the same: and we know that his testimony is true.

And the one sitting on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he says, Write: that these words are faithful and true.

And He responding said; It has been written, A man shall not live upon bread alone, but upon every word coming forth through the mouth of God.

I am the vine, and ye are the branches. The one abiding in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit: because you are not able to do anything without me. If any one may not abide in me, he is cast out as a branch, and withered; and they gather it, and cast it into the fire, and it is burnt. If you may abide in me, and my words may abide in you, ask whatsoever you may wish, and it shall be done unto you.read more.
In this my Father is glorified, that you may bear much fruit; and ye shall be my disciples.

Sanctify them through the truth: thy word is truth.

Finally, be filled up with dynamite in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the panoply of God, that you may be able to stand against the methods of the devil, because there is not to us fighting against blood and flesh, but against the governments, against the authorities, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the heavenlies.read more.
Therefore take the panoply of God, that you may be able to stand in the evil day, and having done all things, to stand. Stand therefore, being girded about as to your loins with truth, and being invested with the breastplate of righteousness, and being shod as to your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; in all things taking the shield of faith, with which you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

But abide thou in those things which thou hast learned and in which thou hast been instructed, knowing from whom thou hast learned; and that from an infant thou hast known the holy scriptures which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is God-breathed and profitable unto teaching, unto conviction, unto correction, unto instruction which is in righteousness:read more.
in order that the man of God may be perfect, having been thoroughly perfected unto every good work.