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What Does the Bible Say About Inspiration?

Here are 15 Bible verses about inspiration, ordered by how relevant readers found them, with the King James Version and the modern Berean Standard Bible side by side.

  1. #12 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,

  2. #22 Peter 1:21

    For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

    BSBFor no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

  3. #3John 16:13

    Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

    BSBHowever, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.

  4. #42 Timothy 3:16-17

    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.

    BSBAll Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

  5. #5Deuteronomy 31:6

    Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

    BSBBe strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

  6. #6Job 32:8

    But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

    BSBBut there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.

  7. #7Jeremiah 29:11

    For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

    BSBFor I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

  8. #81 John 4:1

    Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

    BSBBeloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.

  9. #9Philippians 4:13

    I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

    BSBI can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

  10. #10John 17:17

    Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

    BSBSanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.

  11. #11Isaiah 41:10

    Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

    BSBDo not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.

  12. #12Isaiah 40:31

    But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

    BSBBut those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

  13. #13Luke 12:12

    For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.

    BSBFor at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.”

  14. #14John 14:26

    But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

    BSBBut the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.

  15. #152 Peter 1:20

    Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

    BSBAbove all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.

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