Bible Verses About Applying the Bible
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for applying the bible, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 606 votes, led by James 1:22. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Applying the Bible
James 1:2285 votes
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
2 Timothy 2:1574 votes
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Philippians 4:957 votes
Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
1 Timothy 4:1649 votes
Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
1 Corinthians 11:1-240 votes
Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Ephesians 4:1-3238 votes
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
Romans 2:6-831 votes
Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
John 4:23-2428 votes
But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
2 Peter 3:1824 votes
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.
Proverbs 22:1721 votes
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
2 Peter 1:1020 votes
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
John 14:619 votes
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
2 Thessalonians 2:1516 votes
Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
1 Timothy 4:614 votes
If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.
James 1:1-2714 votes
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
2 Peter 1:3-413 votes
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
Ecclesiastes 12:9-1412 votes
And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
Acts 2:38-3911 votes
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 24:1410 votes
And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
Matthew 24:4510 votes
Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?
2 Thessalonians 3:610 votes
Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
1 Timothy 3:14-1510 votes
These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:
What does the Bible say about applying the bible?
Readers most often cite James 1:22 on the subject of applying the bible. Across 606 votes, 22 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including 2 Timothy 2:15, Philippians 4:9, 1 Timothy 4:16. This page lists all 22 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.