2 Timothy 3:16

Every scripture, [is] God-breathed, and profitable—unto teaching, unto conviction, unto correction, unto the discipline that is in righteousness,—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

15And that, from a babe, those sacred letters, thou hast known which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through the faith which is in Christ Jesus:

17In order that, ready, may be the man, of God, unto every good work, being well-prepared.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 23:2The Spirit of Yahweh, spake in me,—And, his word, was on my tongue;

Psalms 19:7The, law of Yahweh, is complete, Bringing back the soul, The, testimony of Yahweh, is confirmed, Making wise the simple;

Psalms 119:11In my heart, have I treasured what thou hast said, to the end I may not sin against thee.

Psalms 119:130The opening of thy words, sheddeth light, Giving understanding to the simple.

Proverbs 15:10There is, grievous correction, for him that forsaketh the right path, He that hateth rebuke, shall die.

Micah 2:7O thou who art said to be the house of Jacob, Is the spirit of Yahweh, impatient? Or are, these, his doings? Are not, his words, pleasant to him who is upright in his walk?

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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