What Does the Bible Say About Seek Understanding?

Acts 17:11 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.

1 Peter 2:2 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—

Revelation 3:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Because you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth.

2 Peter 1:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,

2 Timothy 3:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

2 Timothy 1:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,

Ephesians 4:11 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers,

2 Corinthians 4:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

1 Corinthians 12:28 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues.

Romans 3:23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Acts 17:1-34 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ.” And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a great many of the devout Greeks and not a few of the leading women. But the Jews were jealous, and taking some wicked men of the rabble, they formed a mob, set the city in an uproar, and attacked the house of Jason, seeking to bring them out to the crowd. ...

John 17:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.

John 16:13 ESV / 2 helpful votes

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.

John 14:31 ESV / 2 helpful votes

But I do as the Father has commanded me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Rise, let us go from here.

John 6:63 ESV / 2 helpful votes

It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.

John 3:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Luke 24:27 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.

Luke 10:25-37 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” And he said to him, “You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.” But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” ...

Matthew 24:36 ESV / 2 helpful votes

“But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.

Proverbs 31:1-31 ESV / 2 helpful votes

The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him: What are you doing, my son? What are you doing, son of my womb? What are you doing, son of my vows? Do not give your strength to women, your ways to those who destroy kings. It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to take strong drink, lest they drink and forget what has been decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted. ...

Proverbs 20:1-30 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life. It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing. The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. ...

Proverbs 13:24 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.

Proverbs 1:7 ESV / 2 helpful votes

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Psalm 111:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Psalm 14:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes

To the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good.

Job 38:1-41:34 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: “Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Dress for action like a man; I will question you, and you make it known to me. “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements—surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? ...

Leviticus 11:44 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For I am the Lord your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy. You shall not defile yourselves with any swarming thing that crawls on the ground.

John 14:24 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Whoever does not love me does not keep my words. And the word that you hear is not mine but the Father's who sent me.

29 Bible Verses about Seek Understanding

Acts 17:11 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Peter 2:2 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Revelation 3:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Peter 1:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Timothy 3:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Timothy 2:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Timothy 1:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Ephesians 4:11 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Corinthians 4:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 12:28 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Romans 3:23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Acts 17:1-34 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 17:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 16:13 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 14:31 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 6:63 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 3:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Luke 24:27 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Luke 10:25-37 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 24:36 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 31:1-31 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 20:1-30 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 13:24 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 1:7 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 111:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 14:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Job 38:1-41:34 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Leviticus 11:44 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 14:24 ESV / 1 helpful vote

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29 Bible Verses about Seek Understanding

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Acts 17:11 ESV / 4 helpful votes

1 Peter 2:2 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Revelation 3:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Peter 1:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Timothy 3:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Timothy 2:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Timothy 1:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Ephesians 4:11 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Corinthians 4:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 12:28 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Romans 3:23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Acts 17:1-34 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 17:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 16:13 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 14:31 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 6:63 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 3:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Luke 24:27 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Luke 10:25-37 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 24:36 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 31:1-31 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 20:1-30 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 13:24 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 1:7 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 111:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 14:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Job 38:1-41:34 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Leviticus 11:44 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 14:24 ESV / 1 helpful vote