50 Bible Verses about Education
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Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians. He was mighty in his words and works.
For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, seeing he has no understanding?
All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they were amazed. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.
Now as for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus;
I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.
and the book is delivered to one who is not educated, saying, "Read this, please;" and he says, "I can't read."
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, "He has taken the wise in their craftiness."
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.
For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
All your children shall be taught by God; and great shall be the peace of your children.
that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.
For consider your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble;
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold. Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
The Jewish leaders therefore marveled, saying, "How does this man know letters, having never been educated?"
"I am indeed a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, instructed according to the strict manner of the Law of our fathers, being zealous for God, even as you all are this day.
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
As he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, "Paul, you are crazy. Your great learning is driving you insane."
Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question,
So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.
The king appointed for them a daily portion of the king's royal food, and of the wine which he drank, and that they should be nourished three years; that at its end they should stand before the king.
Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.
For neither did I receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came to me through revelation of Jesus Christ.
But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.
For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happen to them all.
youths in whom was no blemish, but well-favored, and skillful in all wisdom, and endowed with knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability to stand in the king's palace; and that he should teach them the learning and the language of the Chaldeans.
and the LORD took me from following the flock, and the LORD said to me, 'Go, prophesy to my people Israel.'
My son, listen to your father's instruction, and do not forsake your mother's teaching:
The high priest therefore asked Jesus about his disciples, and about his teaching.
At that time, Jesus answered, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children.
Topics on Education
Education, At Home
Proverbs 22:6Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Education, Elements Of
2 Timothy 3:15From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.
Education, Examples Of
Acts 7:22Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians. He was mighty in his words and works.