Scriptures

Example Sentences

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By 1534, Henry’s bishops were urging the king to authorize a new English translation of the Scriptures to help unify his realm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Nowadays, in between comments on her Instagram posts from fans — and some haters and doubters — there are comments from more religious-inclined followers offering prayers and Bible Scriptures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

“My wife, a busy mom of five, she’s gonna engage with the Scriptures on her phone or iPad while she’s in the lineup waiting, being an Uber driver for our five kids,” the pastor said.

From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Mr. Richmond wrote, “I have a meager knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, but am aware of the all-important injunction to remember.”

From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2022

Brother Belie Jones didn’t give any eulogy, but he asked God to comfort the young widow and raise the baby in the Bosom of the Lamb, and then he read Scriptures for an hour.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns