Bible Verses About "What Is the Canon of Scripture"
The canon of Scripture is the recognized collection of God-inspired books that constitute the authoritative Word of God, comprising the 39 books of the Old Testament and the 27 books of the New Testament.
The canon of Scripture is the recognized collection of God-inspired books that constitute the authoritative Word of God, comprising the 39 books of the Old Testament and the 27 books of 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 "What Is the Canon of Scripture?" 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."
"And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction."
"And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me."
Related Questions & Their Verses
How Was the Bible Canon Formed?
Luke 24:44 · 2 Peter 3:15-16 · John 16:13
Is the Bible True and Reliable?
John 17:17 · Psalm 119:160 · Isaiah 40:8
What Is the Apocrypha?
Luke 24:44 · 2 Timothy 3:16 · Romans 3:2
Who Wrote the Bible?
2 Timothy 3:16 · 2 Peter 1:21 · Hebrews 1:1-2
How Many Books Are in the Bible?
2 Timothy 3:16-17 · Psalm 119:105 · Revelation 22:18-19
What Is the Oldest Book in the Bible?
Job 1:1 · Job 19:25-26 · Job 42:5
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