16 Verses for Back to School

Wrap your back-to-school season in scripture. Whether you are looking for verses for lunch box notes, to display on your mantel, on a whiteboard, or for teacher appreciation gifts; these verses are the perfect blessing for anyone starting a new school year.



Bible Verses from Back to School

“Let the wise listen and add to their learning.”

Proverbs 1:5 (NIV)

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“Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge.”

Proverbs 23:12 (ESV)

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“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

Galatians 6:9 (ESV)

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“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.”

2 Peter 3:18 (ESV)

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“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV)

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“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”

Proverbs 16:3 (ESV)

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“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

Psalm 118:24 (ESV)

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“Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches.”

Galatians 6:6 (ESV)

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“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16 (ESV)

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“Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people.”

Colossians 3:23 (CSB)

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“In the same way, encourage the young men  to be self-controlled in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity  in your teaching.”

Titus 2:6-7 (CSB)

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“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)

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“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

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“A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples in silver settings.”

Proverbs 25:11 (CSB)

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“Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.”

Psalm 86:11 (NIV)

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“What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.”

Philippians 4:9 (ESV)

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