What does the Bible say about every word?
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The Bible teaches that every word God speaks is true, pure, and spiritually necessary, calling His people to receive Scripture with reverence, faith, and obedience. Jesus says in Matthew 4:4 that we live by every word from God, while 2 Timothy 3:16-17 declares that all Scripture is breathed out by God and equips believers for every good work. Proverbs 30:5-6 warns against adding to God’s words, and Revelation 22:18-19 gives a solemn warning against altering His revelation. God’s Word is truth, as Jesus prays in John 17:17, and believers are to treasure it in their hearts, as Psalm 119:11 teaches. Scripture therefore stands as the sufficient, trustworthy rule for faith and life.
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- Proverbs 30:5-6
[5] "Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him. [6] Don't you add to his words, Lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar.
- Matthew 4:4
But he answered, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.'"
- 2 Timothy 3:16
Every writing inspired by God is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction which is in righteousness,
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17
[16] Every writing inspired by God is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction which is in righteousness, [17] that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
- John 17:17
Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.
- 2 Peter 3:15-16
[15] Regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote to you; [16] as also in all of his letters, speaking in them of these things. In those are some things hard to be understood, which the ignorant and unsettled twist, as they also do to the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.
- Revelation 22:18-19
[18] I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if anyone adds to them, may God add to him the plagues which are written in this book. [19] If anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, may God take away his part from the tree of life, and out of the holy city, which are written in this book.
- Psalms 119:11
I have hidden your word in my heart, That I might not sin against you.
- Proverbs 30:5
"Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
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