Faith and doubt
What does the Bible say about reading the Bible?
Scripture describes itself as living, useful for teaching and correcting, and a lamp for the path. Steady reading matters more than speed.
What Scripture says
2 Timothy 3:16-17
“Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.”
Hebrews 4:12
“For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
Joshua 1:8
“This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it; for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.”
Ask in your own words
Still wondering about reading the Bible?
Ask your own question and receive a gentle answer drawn from the whole of Scripture. Free, private, no sign-up.
Ask this questionMore questions about faith and doubt
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain. See all Bible questions or verses by topic.