21 Bible Verses about Scripture, Purpose Of

But do thou continue in the things which thou didst learn and wast assured of, knowing from what teachers thou didst learn them, and that from a child thou hast known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Many other signs did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these have been written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ the Son of God, and that believing ye may have life in his name.

But what saith it? "The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart;" that is, the word concerning faith, which we preach;

All Scripture is inspired by God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for discipline in righteousness;

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

Now these things happened to them as warnings, and were recorded for our admonition, to whom the ends of the ages have come. Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth, take heed lest he fall.

For the word of God is living, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, both the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart; and there is no creature that is not manifest in his sight; but all things are naked and laid open to the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

And we have more sure the prophetic word, to which ye do well in taking heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the daystar arise in your hearts;

Again, a new commandment I write to you, which thing is true in him, and in you; because the darkness is passing away, and the true light now shineth.

For whatever things were written aforetime, were written for our instruction; that we through the patience and the consolation of the Scriptures might have hope.

These things have I written to you, that ye may know that ye who believe in the name of the Son of God have everlasting life.

and ye have forgotten the exhortation, which reasoneth with you as with sons: "My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when reproved by him; for whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth; and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth."

And he said to them, These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled which are written in the Law of Moses, and the Prophets, and the Psalms, concerning me.

For the Son of God, Christ Jesus, who was preached among you by us, by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not found yea and nay, but in him hath been found yea. For as to all the promises of God, in him is yea, and in him amen, to the glory of God through us. Now he who maketh us with you steadfast in Christ, and anointed us, is God;read more.
he who also sealed us, and gave the Spirit as a pledge in our hearts.

This is the disciple who testifieth of these things, and hath written these things; and we know that his testimony is true.

And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he saith, Write; for these words are faithful and true.

But he answered and said, It is written, "Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceedeth from the mouth of God."

I am the vine, ye are the branches. He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit; for apart from me ye can do nothing. If any one abideth not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather it, and cast it into the fire, and it is burned. If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever ye will, and it shall be done for you.read more.
Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; and ye will become my disciples.

Sanctify them in thy truth; thy word is truth.

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil; for our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the worldrulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of evil in the heavenly regions.read more.
Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; taking up, in addition to all, the shield of faith, by which ye will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the Evil One; and receive the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

But do thou continue in the things which thou didst learn and wast assured of, knowing from what teachers thou didst learn them, and that from a child 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 inspired by God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for discipline in righteousness;read more.
that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto every good work.