34 Bible Verses about The scriptures
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"You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and these are they which testify about me.
Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,
Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,
But Jesus answered them, "You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.
Jesus answered them, "Isn't it written in your law, 'I said, you are gods?'
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
Only one is the lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge another?
The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
"You shall not spread a false report. Don't join your hand with the wicked to be a malicious witness.
The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner.
when a prophet speaks in the name of Yahweh, if the thing doesn't follow, nor happen, that is the thing which Yahweh has not spoken: the prophet has spoken it presumptuously, you shall not be afraid of him.
Jesus answered him, "Get behind me Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.'"
When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I felt as a child, I thought as a child. Now that I have become a man, I have put away childish things.
He who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, from within him will flow rivers of living water."
"There is no peace," says Yahweh, "for the wicked."
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.
Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord."
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Conversion » Through the instrumentality of » The scriptures
Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.
The scriptures » Saints » Plead the promises of, in prayer
Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant.
My soul is laid low in the dust. Revive me according to your word!
Let your loving kindness also come to me, Yahweh, your salvation, according to your word.
The scriptures » Should be » Read publicly to all
He read therein before the broad place that was before the water gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women, and of those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were [attentive] to the book of the law.
therefore you go, and read in the scroll, which you have written from my mouth, the words of Yahweh in the ears of the people in Yahweh's house on the fast day; and also you shall read them in the ears of all Judah who come out of their cities.
After the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, "Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, speak."
when all Israel is come to appear before Yahweh your God in the place which he shall choose, you shall read this law before all Israel in their hearing. Assemble the people, the men and the women and the little ones, and your foreigner who is within your gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear Yahweh your God, and observe to do all the words of this law; and that their children, who have not known, may hear, and learn to fear Yahweh your God, as long as you live in the land where you go over the Jordan to possess it."
The scriptures » Saints » Love exceedingly
My soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly.
I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.
Consider how I love your precepts. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your loving kindness.
The scriptures » Testify of Christ
For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,
"You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and these are they which testify about me.
All the prophets testify about him, that through his name everyone who believes in him will receive remission of sins."
for he powerfully refuted the Jews, publicly showing by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.
The scriptures » Should be » Taught to children
and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.
You shall teach them your children, talking of them, when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.
From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.
The scriptures » Saints » Pray to be taught
Teach me, Yahweh, the way of your statutes. I will keep them to the end.
Blessed are you, Yahweh. Teach me your statutes. With my lips, I have declared all the ordinances of your mouth.
The scriptures » Saints » Hope in
The scriptures » Described as » Pure
"Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
The words of Yahweh are flawless words, as silver refined in a clay furnace, purified seven times.
The scriptures » Should be » Used against our spiritual enemies
But he answered, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'"
Then Jesus said to him, "Get behind me, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.'"
The scriptures » Saints » Meditate in
but his delight is in Yahweh's law. On his law he meditates day and night.
I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.
My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.
The scriptures » Should be » Not only heard, but obeyed
"Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.
The scriptures » Given by inspiration of the holy ghost
"Brothers, it was necessary that this Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to those who took Jesus.
For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
The scriptures » Should be » Taught to all
Also in the third year of his reign he sent his princes, even Ben Hail, and Obadiah, and Zechariah, and Nethanel, and Micaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah; and with them the Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests. They taught in Judah, having the book of the law of Yahweh with them; and they went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught among the people.
Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people [stood] in their place. They read in the book, in the law of God, distinctly; and they gave the sense, so that they understood the reading.
The scriptures » Should be » Laid up in the heart
Therefore you shall lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul; and you shall bind them for a sign on your hand, and they shall be for symbols between your eyes.
The scriptures » Saints » Obey
But he answered them, "My mother and my brothers are these who hear the word of God, and do it."
I revealed your name to the people whom you have given me out of the world. They were yours, and you have given them to me. They have kept your word.
The scriptures » Christ sanctioned, by appealing to them
But he answered, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'"
Hasn't the Scripture said that the Christ comes of the seed of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?"
Haven't you even read this Scripture: 'The stone which the builders rejected, the same was made the head of the corner.
The scriptures » Nothing to be taken from, or added to
You shall not add to the word which I command you, neither shall you diminish from it, that you may keep the commandments of Yahweh your God which I command you.
Whatever thing I command you, that you shall observe to do: you shall not add thereto, nor diminish from it.
The scriptures » Reveal the laws, statutes, and judgments of God
Behold, I have taught you statutes and ordinances, even as Yahweh my God commanded me, that you should do so in the midst of the land where you go in to possess it.
Yahweh commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and ordinances, that you might do them in the land where you go over to possess it.
The scriptures » The holy ghost enables us to understand
However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.
But to us, God revealed them through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. For who among men knows the things of a man, except the spirit of the man, which is in him? Even so, no one knows the things of God, except God's Spirit. But we received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is from God, that we might know the things that were freely given to us by God. read more.
Which things also we speak, not in words which man's wisdom teaches, but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual things. Now the natural man doesn't receive the things of God's Spirit, for they are foolishness to him, and he can't know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
The scriptures » Designed for » Admonishing
Moreover by them is your servant warned. In keeping them there is great reward.
Now all these things happened to them by way of example, and they were written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages have come.
The scriptures » Should be » Appealed to
The scriptures » Should be » Read
and it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life; that he may learn to fear Yahweh his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them;
Search in the book of Yahweh, and read: not one of these will be missing. none will lack her mate. For my mouth has commanded, and his Spirit has gathered them.
The scriptures » Saints » Rejoice in
Your words were found, and I ate them; and your words were to me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by your name, Yahweh, God of Armies.
The scriptures » Are called the » Book
If anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, may God take away his part from the tree of life, and out of the holy city, which are written in this book.
Then I said, "Behold, I have come. It is written about me in the book in the scroll.
The scriptures » Are called the » Book of the law
For as many as are of the works of the law are under a curse. For it is written, "Cursed is everyone who doesn't continue in all things that are written in the book of the law, to do them."
He read therein before the broad place that was before the water gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women, and of those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were [attentive] to the book of the law.
The scriptures » Designed for » Supporting life
He humbled you, and allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna, which you didn't know, neither did your fathers know; that he might make you know that man does not live by bread only, but by everything that proceeds out of the mouth of Yahweh does man live.
But he answered, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'"
The scriptures » The letter of, without the spirit, killeth
It is the spirit who gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and are life.
who also made us sufficient as servants of a new covenant; not of the letter, but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
The scriptures » Are an unerring guide
We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the morning star arises in your hearts:
For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
The scriptures » Are called the » Holy scriptures
From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.
The scriptures » Are called the » Word
as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby,
Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man looking at his natural face in a mirror;
The scriptures » Designed for » Sanctifying
Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.
The scriptures » Designed for » Quickening
The scriptures » Saints » Stand in awe of
For all these things has my hand made, and [so] all these things came to be," says Yahweh: "but to this man will I look, even to him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at my word.
The scriptures » Designed for » Cleansing the heart
The scriptures » Designed for » Rejoicing the heart
Yahweh's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh's commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.
I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
The scriptures » Designed for » Producing hope
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.
The scriptures » Designed for » Comforting
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
The scriptures » Described as » TRUE
Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.
All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever. SIN AND SHIN
The scriptures » Ignorance of, a source of error
For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they didn't know him, nor the voices of the prophets which are read every Sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning him.
But Jesus answered them, "You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.
The scriptures » Are called the » Oracles of God
If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
The scriptures » Are called the » The word of God
For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
The scriptures » Designed for » Regenerating
Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.
having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which lives and remains forever.
The scriptures » Everything should be tried by
Turn to the law and to the testimony! If they don't speak according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.
Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
The scriptures » Are called the » Law of the lord
For it is a rebellious people, lying children, children who will not hear the law of Yahweh;
but his delight is in Yahweh's law. On his law he meditates day and night.
The scriptures » Blessedness of hearing and obeying
But he who looks into the perfect law of freedom, and continues, not being a hearer who forgets, but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in what he does.
The scriptures » Are full and sufficient
"He said to him, 'If they don't listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if one rises from the dead.'"
"But Abraham said to him, 'They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.'
The scriptures » Designed for » Producing obedience
and it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life; that he may learn to fear Yahweh his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them; that his heart not be lifted up above his brothers, and that he not turn aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he and his children, in the midst of Israel.
The scriptures » Should be » Received, not as the word of men, but as the word of God
For this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe.
The scriptures » Should be » Searched
"You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and these are they which testify about me.
They answered him, "Are you also from Galilee? Search, and see that no prophet has arisen out of Galilee."
The scriptures » Work effectually in them that believe
For this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe.
The scriptures » Denunciations against those who add to, or take from
I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if anyone adds to them, may God add to him the plagues which are written in this book. If anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, may God take away his part from the tree of life, and out of the holy city, which are written in this book.
The scriptures » The wicked » Corrupt
For we are not as so many, peddling the word of God. But as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, we speak in Christ.
The scriptures » One portion of, to be compared with another
Which things also we speak, not in words which man's wisdom teaches, but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual things.
The scriptures » Should be » Not handled deceitfully
But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
The scriptures » Are profitable both for doctrine and practice
Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
The scriptures » Destruction of, punished
Concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah you shall say, Thus says Yahweh: You have burned this scroll, saying, Why have you written therein, saying, The king of Babylon shall certainly come and destroy this land, and shall cause to cease from there man and animal? Therefore thus says Yahweh concerning Jehoiakim king of Judah: He shall have none to sit on the throne of David; and his dead body shall be cast out in the day to the heat, and in the night to the frost. I will punish him and his seed and his servants for their iniquity; and I will bring on them, and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and on the men of Judah, all the evil that I have pronounced against them, but they didn't listen.
The scriptures » Are called the » Word of Christ
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.
The scriptures » Should be » Talked of continually
and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.
The scriptures » Let them dwell richly in you
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.
The scriptures » Record divine prophecies
We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the morning star arises in your hearts: knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation. For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
The scriptures » Are called the » Sword of the spirit
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
The scriptures » Should be » Known
From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.
The scriptures » Are able to make wise unto salvation through faith in Christ jesus
From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.
The scriptures » Given by inspiration of God
Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,
The scriptures » Designed for » Illuminating
The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.
The scriptures » The wicked » Obey not
The scriptures » Saints » Pray to be conformed to
The scriptures » Saints » Grieve when men disobey
The scriptures » Saints » Esteem, as a light
Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.
The scriptures » Saints » Regard, as sweet
The scriptures » Saints » Speak of
Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteousness.
The scriptures » Are called the » Scripture of truth
But I will tell you that which is inscribed in the writing of truth: and there is none who holds with me against these, but Michael your prince."
The scriptures » Are called the » Book of the lord
Search in the book of Yahweh, and read: not one of these will be missing. none will lack her mate. For my mouth has commanded, and his Spirit has gathered them.
The scriptures » Described as » Quick and powerful
For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
The scriptures » The wicked » Frequently wrest, to their own destruction
as also in all of his letters, speaking in them of these things. In those, there are some things that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unsettled twist, as they also do to the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.
The scriptures » The wicked » Reject
The wise men are disappointed, they are dismayed and taken: behold, they have rejected the word of Yahweh; and what kind of wisdom is in them?
The scriptures » Should be » The standard of teaching
If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
The scriptures » Saints » Hide, in their hearts
The scriptures » Saints » Keep, in remembrance
The scriptures » Saints » Long after
The scriptures » Saints » Trust in
So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in your word.
The scriptures » No prophecy of, is of any private interpretation
The scriptures » Intended for the use of all men
(14:25) but now is revealed, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, is made known for obedience of faith to all the nations;
The scriptures » All should desire to hear
All the people gathered themselves together as one man into the broad place that was before the water gate; and they spoke to Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which Yahweh had commanded to Israel.
The scriptures » Designed for » Promoting growth in grace
as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby,
The scriptures » Designed for » Cleansing the ways
The scriptures » Described as » Precious
More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.
The scriptures » The wicked » Make, of none effect through their traditions
He said to them, "Full well do you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition. For Moses said, 'Honor your father and your mother;' and, 'He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.' But you say, 'If a man tells his father or his mother, "Whatever profit you might have received from me is Corban, that is to say, given to God;"' read more.
then you no longer allow him to do anything for his father or his mother, making void the word of God by your tradition, which you have handed down. You do many things like this."
The scriptures » The wicked » Stumble at
and, "a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense." For they stumble at the word, being disobedient, to which also they were appointed.
The scriptures » Written for our instruction
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
The scriptures » Are called the » Word of truth
Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.
The scriptures » Designed for » Keeping from destructive paths
As for the works of men, by the word of your lips, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.
The scriptures » Designed for » Building up in the faith
Now, brothers, I entrust you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build up, and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
The scriptures » Designed for » Making wise the simple
Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.
The scriptures » Designed for » Converting the soul
Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.
The scriptures » Designed for » Producing faith
but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.
The scriptures » Described as » Perfect
Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.
The scriptures » Should be » Received with meekness
Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
The scriptures » Should be » Searched daily
Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
The scriptures » Mere hearers of, deceive themselves
The scriptures » Contain the promises of the gospel
The scriptures » They who search, are truly noble
Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
The scriptures » Christ enables us to understand
The scriptures » Advantage of possessing
The scriptures » Christ taught out of
Beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he explained to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
The scriptures » Should be » Believed
When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he said this, and they believed the Scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.
The scriptures » Saints » Esteem, above all things
I haven't gone back from the commandment of his lips. I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
The scriptures » Saints » Delight in
but his delight is in Yahweh's law. On his law he meditates day and night.
Topics on The scriptures
Christ And The Scriptures
John 5:39"You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and these are they which testify about me.
Christ's Knowledge Of The Scriptures
Luke 24:27Beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he explained to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
Exposition Of The Scriptures
Acts 20:27for I didn't shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God.
Reading The Scriptures
Deuteronomy 31:11when all Israel is come to appear before Yahweh your God in the place which he shall choose, you shall read this law before all Israel in their hearing.
Use Of The Scriptures
Romans 15:4For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.