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Does Scripture Interpret Scripture?

Scripture can clarify Scripture, but faithful cross-reference is not a license to ignore context or force every passage into a single formula.

Biblical precedent

Jesus and the apostles read the Scriptures as a unified story. Their examples encourage attentive comparison while also showing how carefully they handle each text.

The limits of comparison

A related word or theme does not erase differences in author, genre, audience, and purpose. Context remains the guardrail for canonical reading.

Tradition and interpretation

Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox traditions place different emphasis on the church's role in interpretation. Readers should name those differences and handle them charitably.