What does the Bible say about study?

15 verses about study, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about study

2 Timothy 2:15 — Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 15 votes
Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 7 votes
Proverbs 18:15 — The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. 6 votes
Acts 17:11 — These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. 6 votes
John 5:39 — Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 5 votes
1 Peter 3:15 — But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: 5 votes
Proverbs 1:7 — The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 4 votes
Proverbs 9:9 — Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. 4 votes
Ecclesiastes 7:25 — I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason of things, and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness and madness: 3 votes
Ecclesiastes 12:12 — And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. 3 votes
2 Peter 3:18 — But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. 3 votes
Joshua 1:8 — This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. 2 votes
Proverbs 1:5 — A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 2 votes
Jeremiah 29:11 — For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 2 votes
2 Timothy 3:16 — All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2 votes

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Proverbs (4), Ecclesiastes (2), 2 Timothy (2), Joshua (1), Jeremiah (1), John (1), Acts (1), Philippians (1), 1 Peter (1), 2 Peter (1)

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