Bible Verses About Study
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for study, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 415 votes, led by 2 Timothy 2:15. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Study
2 Timothy 2:1591 votes
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Philippians 4:843 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.
Proverbs 18:1534 votes
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Acts 17:1134 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.
John 5:3932 votes
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
1 Peter 3:1530 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:
Proverbs 9:926 votes
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
2 Peter 3:1823 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 1:721 votes
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Ecclesiastes 7:2519 votes
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:
Ecclesiastes 12:1217 votes
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.
Proverbs 1:515 votes
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Joshua 1:810 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.
Jeremiah 29:1110 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.
2 Timothy 3:16-1710 votes
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
What does the Bible say about study?
Readers most often cite 2 Timothy 2:15 on the subject of study. Across 415 votes, 15 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 18:15, Acts 17:11. This page lists all 15 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.