Overview
The Bible addresses scriptures across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in John, Jeremiah and 2 Timothy. Closely related themes include Word of God, Nicodemus, Scriptures, the and Life.
Key Bible verses about scriptures
Old Testament
New Testament
John
In the Bible dictionary
Studying scriptures for yourself
- Begin with Jeremiah 30:2, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how John, Jeremiah and 2 Timothy each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Word of God, Nicodemus, Scriptures, the and Life.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about scriptures?
The Bible addresses scriptures across 4 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in John, Jeremiah and 2 Timothy. Closely related themes include Word of God, Nicodemus, Scriptures, the and Life.
How many Bible verses are about scriptures?
The Bible references scriptures in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention scriptures?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Jeremiah 30:2: “Thus speaketh the Lord God of Israel, saying, Write thee all the words that I have spoken unto thee in a book.”
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