2 Timothy 3:16

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

In Context

15From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

17so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 23:2The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.

Psalms 19:7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Psalms 119:11I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.

Psalms 119:130The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.

Proverbs 15:10Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

Micah 2:7Should it be said, O house of Jacob, “Is the Spirit of the LORD impatient? Are these the things He does?” Do not My words bring good to him who walks uprightly?

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 →

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