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scriptures

Meaning of “scriptures”

The sacred writings.

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21 occurrences21 verses9 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Matthew 21:42

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Acts 17:2
And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 17:2 · retained source text

And Paul, as his maner was, went in vnto them, and three Sabbath dayes reasoned with them out of the Scriptures,

Acts 17:11
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 17:11 · retained source text

These were more noble then those in Thessalonica, in that they receiued the word with all readinesse of minde, and searched the Scriptures dayly, whether those things were so.

Acts 18:24
¶ And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 18:24 · retained source text

¶ And a certaine Iew, named Apollos, borne at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mightie in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus.

1611 marginal note1.Cor. 1.12.

Acts 18:28
For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.
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1611 witness · Acts 18:28 · retained source text

For hee mightily conuinced the Iewes, and that publikely, shewing by the scriptures, that Iesus was Christ.

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2 Timothy 3:15

the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus