Bible Verses About "What Is the Difference Between the Old and New Testament"
The Old Testament records God's covenant with Israel through the Law and prophets; the New Testament reveals the new covenant through Jesus Christ.
The Old Testament records God's covenant with Israel through the Law and prophets; the New Testament reveals the new covenant through Jesus Christ.
"Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil." — Matthew 5:17 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Difference Between the Old and New Testament?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil."
"In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away."
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness."
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