Bible Verses About "How Many Books Are in the Bible"
The Bible contains 66 books — 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.
The Bible contains 66 books — 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." — 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "How Many Books Are in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
"For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book."
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