2 Timothy 3:17

that the man of God may become perfect, and complete for every good work.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

In Context

16All scripture that was written by the Spirit, is profitable for instruction, and for confutation, and for correction, and for erudition in righteousness;

Read all of 2 Timothy 3

Cross References

Acts 9:36And there was in the city of Joppa, a certain female disciple named Tabitha; and she was rich in good works, and in the alms which she did.

Ephesians 2:10For we are his creation; who are created in Jesus the Messiah, for good works, which God hath before prepared for us to walk in.

2 Timothy 2:21If therefore any one purge himself from these things, he will be a pure vessel for honor, fit for the use of his Lord, and prepared for every good work.

Titus 3:1And admonish them to be submissive and obedient to princes and potentates; and that they 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 2 Timothy 3:17