For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

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.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman who needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.