Bible dictionary for children
Scripture passage
A Scripture passage is a chosen part of the Bible.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A Scripture passage is a chosen part of the Bible. It may be one verse, several verses or a longer section that belongs together.
Talk about it
Why might reading the sentences around a verse help us understand it?
An example from the Bible
Jesus reads from a scroll in Luke 4 and speaks about the Scripture his listeners have heard. Reading the surrounding passage helps explain the words.
Read Luke 4:21 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
Read the surrounding passage to see who is speaking and how this word or idea is being used. The linked reading opens the full chapter.
Related reading: Luke 4:21
He began to tell them, “Today, this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
