2 Timothy 3:17
So that the man of God may be complete, trained and made ready for every good work.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
In Context
Cross References
Nehemiah 2:18Then I gave them an account of how the hand of my God was on me, helping me; and of the king's words which he had said to me. And they said, Let us get to work on the building. So they made their hands strong for the good work.
Acts 9:36Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, that is, Dorcas: this woman was given to good works and acts of mercy at all times.
Ephesians 2:10For by his act we were given existence in Christ Jesus to do those good works which God before made ready for us so that we might do them.
2 Timothy 2:21If a man makes himself clean from these, he will be a vessel for honour, made holy, ready for the master's use, ready for every good work.
Titus 3:1Make clear to them that they are to put themselves under rulers and authorities, to do what they are ordered, to be ready for every good work,
Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 3:11-17
Marks of Perilous Times; Excellence of the Scriptures. ( a. d. 66.) 10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 14 But continue thou… Read the whole commentary →