2 Timothy 3:17
that the man of God may be perfect unto every good work, and completed.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
In Context
Cross References
Acts 9:36BUT there was a certain disciple in Joppa the city, whose name was Tabitha. This was rich in good works and in alms which she had done.
Ephesians 2:10For we are his creation, who are created in Jeshu Meshiha unto good works, which Aloha hath prepared before, that in them we should walk.
2 Timothy 2:21If a man then purify himself from these, he will be a pure vessel unto honour, fitted for the use of his Lord, and prepared for every good work.
Titus 3:1Put them in mind that to princes and to powers they are to hearken and to be obedient, and to be prepared 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 →