2 Timothy 3:16-17 (KJV)
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17 is verse of the day number 46 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “All Scripture is inspired”. It comes from 2 Timothy 3, and 10 other passages connected to it are listed below.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 in other translations
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: that the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work.
American Standard Version (ASV)
2 Timothy 3:16-17 in context
2 Timothy 3:13–17 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.
13But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
14But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Cross-references for 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Passages most often linked to 2 Timothy 3:16-17, strongest connections first.
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. …
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
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