Bible Verses About Research
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for research, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 79,027 votes, led by Acts 17:11. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Research
Acts 17:111,795 votes
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.
1 John 4:11,688 votes
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
2 Timothy 2:151,577 votes
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Proverbs 25:21,459 votes
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
Revelation 1:11,363 votes
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
2 Timothy 3:16-171,321 votes
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Hebrews 4:121,268 votes
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Romans 12:21,233 votes
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Proverbs 19:21,204 votes
Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
Joshua 1:81,185 votes
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.
Proverbs 14:151,154 votes
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
Proverbs 2:21,147 votes
So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
Proverbs 12:171,142 votes
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
Jeremiah 33:2-31,139 votes
Thus saith the Lord the maker thereof, the Lord that formed it, to establish it; the Lord is his name;
Proverbs 18:131,137 votes
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
2 Timothy 3:161,132 votes
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Acts 4:201,130 votes
For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
1 Corinthians 1:26-291,125 votes
For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
Psalms 119:1051,122 votes
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Psalms 35:111,121 votes
False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew not.
1 Peter 3:151,016 votes
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:
Philippians 4:8975 votes
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.
Revelation 1:3963 votes
Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
Jeremiah 29:11938 votes
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.
Philippians 4:13906 votes
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
What does the Bible say about research?
Readers most often cite Acts 17:11 on the subject of research. Across 79,027 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including 1 John 4:1, 2 Timothy 2:15, Proverbs 25:2. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.