Bible Verses About "How to Keep the Sabbath Biblically"
Christians honour the Sabbath principle by setting aside one day in seven for worship, rest, and works of mercy — the Lord's Day, the first day of the week, in remembrance of Christ's resurrection.
Christians honour the Sabbath principle by setting aside one day in seven for worship, rest, and works of mercy — the Lord's Day, the first day of the week, in remembrance of Christ's resurrection.
"Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work." — Exodus 20:8-10 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "How to Keep the Sabbath Biblically?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work."
"And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath."
"And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them."
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