{"id":43496,"date":"2024-07-01T00:30:56","date_gmt":"2024-06-30T21:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=43496"},"modified":"2025-04-28T17:50:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T14:50:23","slug":"how-many-verses-are-in-the-bible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2024\/07\/01\/how-many-verses-are-in-the-bible\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Verses Are in the Bible?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>According to the King James Version (KJV), the Bible contains a total of <strong>31,102 verses<\/strong> \u2014 with <strong>23,145 verses<\/strong> in the Old Testament and <strong>7,957 verses<\/strong> in the New Testament.<\/p>\n<p>This sacred book, written over a span of about 1,500 years by more than 40 authors under divine inspiration (2 Timothy 3:16), covers God\u2019s unfolding plan of redemption for humanity.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>2 Timothy 3:16<br \/>16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><br \/>When averaged out, the Bible has approximately <strong>26 verses per chapter<\/strong>, providing a rich and consistent guide to God&#8217;s will and promises.<\/p>\n<p>Each verse, whether part of the Law, the Prophets, the Gospels, or the Epistles, reveals God&#8217;s love, His justice, His grace, and His call for us to live in fellowship with Him through Christ Jesus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Share this good news!<\/strong><br \/>Pass this information along to others and help spread the beauty and truth of God&#8217;s Word.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like help to receive Jesus Christ into your life \u2014 a decision that will change your eternity \u2014 we would be honored to assist you.<br \/>Please contact us through the phone numbers listed at the bottom of this message. 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