2 Timothy 3:17
in order that the man of God may be perfect, having been thoroughly perfected unto every good work.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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, by name Tabitha, who being interpreted is called Dorcas: and she was full of good works and alms which she was doing.
Ephesians 2:10for we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God before prepared that we should walk in them.
2 Timothy 2:21Therefore if any one may cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, having been sanctified, well pleasing to the Lord, having been prepared unto every good work.
Titus 3:1Remind them to submit to the governments, authorities, to obey the rule over them, to be ready unto 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 →