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2 Timothy 3

2 Timothy 3:17

All Scripture Is God-Breathed · 2 Timothy 3:10–17
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Translations

Modern
…so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
Traditional
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Literal
…so that the man of God may be complete, having been completely equipped toward every good work.
Latin
…ut perfectus sit homo Dei, ad omne opus bonum instructus.

Original

Greek
English
…so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

Notes

2 Timothy 3:17

Paul explains that salvation leads to living the way God desires (3:15; see Galatians 1:4; 5:16–26; Ephesians 2:8–10).

2 Timothy 3:16–17

These verses expand on 3:15 by explaining Scripture's effectiveness, its source, and how it provides wisdom for practicing the life of salvation. Paul was referring to the Old Testament. But his statement now applies to all Scripture, including the New Testament (see, for example, 2 Peter 3:15–16).

2 Timothy 3:1–4:8

Timothy must remain focused during the difficult times ahead.

Parallels

Hebrews 4:12–16

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Timothy, Second Letter to

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