2 Timothy 3:16

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

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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 which is in Christ Jesus.

17that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 23:2“The LORD’s Spirit spoke by me. His word was on my tongue.

Psalms 19:7The LORD’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple.

Psalms 119:11I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Psalms 119:130The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

Proverbs 15:10There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.

Micah 2:7Shall it be said, O house of Jacob, “Is the LORD’s Spirit angry? Are these his doings? Don’t my words do good to him who walks blamelessly?”

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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