What Does the Bible Say About Education?
Here are 14 Bible verses about education, ordered by how relevant readers found them, with the King James Version and the modern Berean Standard Bible side by side.
- #1Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
BSBThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
- #2Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
BSBTrain up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
- #3Ephesians 6:4
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
BSBFathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
- #4Ecclesiastes 7:12
For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
BSBFor wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
- #5Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
BSBThe heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.
- #62 Timothy 3:16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
BSBAll Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
- #7Proverbs 16:16
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
BSBHow much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
- #82 Timothy 2:15
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
BSBMake every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
- #9Proverbs 4:13
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
BSBHold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.
- #10Deuteronomy 11:19
And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
BSBTeach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
- #11Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
BSBThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
- #12Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
BSBDo not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
- #13Proverbs 9:9
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
BSBInstruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
- #14Colossians 2:8
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
BSBSee to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.
Verse rankings: OpenBible.info Topical Bible (CC BY). Scripture: KJV & BSB (public domain).