2 Timothy 3:16
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16 All scripture is inspired by God and is[a] useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,(A)
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Romans 15:4
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4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.(A)
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Hebrews 4:12
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12 Indeed, the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.(A)
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2 Peter 1:19-21
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19 So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.(A) 20 First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s[a] own interpretation, 21 because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.[b](B)
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Mark 12:24
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24 Jesus said to them, “Is not this the reason you are wrong, that you know neither the scriptures nor the power of God?
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Psalm 19:7-11
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7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
making wise the simple;(A)
8 the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
enlightening the eyes;(B)
9 the fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true
and righteous altogether.(C)
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
and drippings of the honeycomb.(D)
11 Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.(E)
Proverbs 6:23
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23 For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light,
and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life,(A)
Psalm 119:9
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9 How can young people keep their way pure?
By guarding it according to your word.(A)
2 Timothy 4:2
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2 proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage with the utmost patience in teaching.(A)
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Psalm 119:11
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11 I treasure your word in my heart,
so that I may not sin against you.(A)
Psalm 119:130
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130 The unfolding of your words gives light;
it imparts understanding to the simple.(A)
Psalm 119:97-104
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97 Oh, how I love your law!
It is my meditation all day long.(A)
98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,
for it is always with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for your decrees are my meditation.
100 I understand more than the aged,
for I keep your precepts.(B)
101 I hold back my feet from every evil way,
in order to keep your word.(C)
102 I do not turn away from your ordinances,
for you have taught me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!(D)
104 Through your precepts I get understanding;
therefore I hate every false way.(E)
2 Samuel 23:2
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2 The spirit of the Lord speaks through me;
his word is upon my tongue.(A)
Proverbs 15:31
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31 The ear that heeds wholesome admonition
will lodge among the wise.
Ephesians 4:11-16
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11 He himself granted that some are apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers(A) 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,(B) 13 until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity,[a] to the measure of the full stature of Christ.(C) 14 We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming;(D) 15 but speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,(E) 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love.
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2 Timothy 2:25
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25 correcting opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant that they will repent and come to know the truth(A)
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Deuteronomy 4:36
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36 From heaven he made you hear his voice to discipline you. On earth he showed you his great fire, while you heard his words coming out of the fire.(A)
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John 3:20
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20 For all who do evil hate the light and do not come to the light, so that their deeds may not be exposed.(A)
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Matthew 13:52
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52 And he said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.”
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Acts 20:20
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20 I did not shrink from doing anything helpful, proclaiming the message to you and teaching you publicly and from house to house,(A)
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Romans 2:20
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20 a corrector of the foolish, a teacher of children, having in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth,(A)
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Acts 18:25
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25 He had been instructed in the Way of the Lord, and he spoke with burning enthusiasm and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.(A)
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Nehemiah 9:20
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20 You gave your good spirit to instruct them and did not withhold your manna from their mouths and gave them water for their thirst.(A)
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Hebrews 3:7
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Warning against Unbelief
7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says,
“Today, if you hear his voice,(A)
Ephesians 5:11-13
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11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness; rather, expose them.(A) 12 For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly, 13 but everything exposed by the light becomes visible,
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