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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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John 5:39
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¶ Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
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1611 witness · John 5:39 · retained source text

¶ Search the Scriptures, for in them ye thinke ye haue eternall life, and they are they which testifie of me.

Complete reference index — all 21 verses
Matthew 21:42Matthew 22:29Matthew 26:54Matthew 26:56Mark 12:24Mark 14:49Luke 24:27Luke 24:32Luke 24:45John 5:39Acts 17:2Acts 17:11Acts 18:24Acts 18:28Romans 1:2Romans 15:4Romans 16:261 Corinthians 15:31 Corinthians 15:42 Timothy 3:152 Peter 3:16

Where “scriptures” appears

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Matthew4 occurrences
4 versesMark2 occurrences
2 versesLuke3 occurrences
3 versesJohn1 occurrence
1 verseActs4 occurrences
4 versesRomans3 occurrences
3 verses1 Corinthians2 occurrences
2 verses2 Timothy1 occurrence
1 verse2 Peter1 occurrence
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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

2 Timothy 3:15

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