Frederick Bruce wrote,"Any part of the human body can only be properly explained in reference to the whole body. And any part of the Bible can only be properly explained in reference to the whole Bible." The Holy Spirit who inspired the Bible is the same Holy Spirit who will help believers interpret the Bible. Jesus taught that the Holy Spirit will guide believers into all truth (John 16:13).
Interpret verses in the Bible within the context. The Bible is given by inspiration of God the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16). When we understand a verse with other verses, we are being taught by the Spirit of God. The Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth (John 16:13).
Interpret the Bible comparing Scripture with Scripture. Look at the other verses in the same chapter, as well as the book and the whole Bible. That is to say, we can interpret Scripture with Scripture. A verse in the Bible is not properly understood, when taken out of context.
Satan tempted Jesus, quoting a verse taken out of context (Luke 4:3-8). Other Scripture was ignored. Jesus overcame this temptation, quoting another Scripture to interpret Scripture. That's a warning for us today not to take verses in the Bible out of context. We interpret Scripture with Scripture. The Holy Spirit, who inspired the Bible, guides us to interpret the Bible.
