Lord’s Library editors answer the question “What does the Bible say about teaching?” with specific Bible references.
Have you ever asked yourself the question “What does the Bible say about teaching?” If you have, you’re definitely not alone! And since the Bible helps Christians form a foundational understanding of important topics, it’s imperative that one know how Scripture describes teaching in different contexts. The Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines teaching as “Instructing; informing.”
Now armed with a basic definition of teaching, Lord’s Library editors thought it would be a helpful exercise to provide Biblical context. As a result, we compiled this short resource which captures all notable mentions of the word teaching, as well as its other forms. If you’ve been wondering what the King James Bible says about teaching, scroll on for additional detail.
Note: If you want to know what the Bible says about teaching and 206 other important topics (to be exact), our editors recommend Spencer Smith’s Doctrine Matters: Bible Topic Guidebook.
What Does the Bible Say About Teaching?
Matthew 15:9
“But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.”
Mark 6:6
“And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.”
Titus 2:12
“Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;”
Acts 28:31
“Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.”
Matthew 28:20
“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
Colossians 1:28
“Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:”
Colossians 3:16
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
Proverbs 9:9
“Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.”
Psalms 27:11
“Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.”
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