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Could somebody please help me define ‘verse’ and ‘passage’. When do you call it a passage from Scripture?
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A “verse” is dependent upon where it falls within the usual number system found in almost all Bibles. For example:
[37] "Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven
…is a single verse, usually referred to, in this case, as Luke, chapter six, verse thirty-seven.
The definition of a “passage” is a little more fluid. Usually, people mean by a passage (also sometimes called a “pericope”) a self-contained scene or point of instruction that can more or less stand alone in context or as an object lesson.
Both of the following can be called “passages”:
**Luke 9:46-50:
[46] And an argument arose among them (the disciples) as to which of them was the greatest. [47] But when Jesus perceived the thoughts of their hearts, He took a child and put him by His side, [48] and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me; for he who is least among you all is the one who is great.”
[49] John answered, “Master, we saw a man casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us.” [50] But Jesus said to him, “Do not forbid him; for he that is not against you is for you.”**
From: Romans 12:1-2
[1] I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.[2] Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Many Bibles, like the NAB and other study Bibles often divide the text into passages by giving them seperate headings.
Hope that helps.
[37] "Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven
…is a single verse, usually referred to, in this case, as Luke, chapter six, verse thirty-seven.
The definition of a “passage” is a little more fluid. Usually, people mean by a passage (also sometimes called a “pericope”) a self-contained scene or point of instruction that can more or less stand alone in context or as an object lesson.
Both of the following can be called “passages”:
**Luke 9:46-50:
[46] And an argument arose among them (the disciples) as to which of them was the greatest. [47] But when Jesus perceived the thoughts of their hearts, He took a child and put him by His side, [48] and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me; for he who is least among you all is the one who is great.”
[49] John answered, “Master, we saw a man casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us.” [50] But Jesus said to him, “Do not forbid him; for he that is not against you is for you.”**
From: Romans 12:1-2
[1] I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.[2] Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Many Bibles, like the NAB and other study Bibles often divide the text into passages by giving them seperate headings.
Hope that helps.
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That is a very well explanation. Thanks a lot, Fidelis!
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