2 Timothy 3:16

14 But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.

15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

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

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
KJV
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
WEB
Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,
ASV
Every scripture inspired of God [is] also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness.
DARBY
Every scripture [is] divinely inspired, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;
BLB
Every Scripture [is] God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, [and] for training in righteousness,
ÅB
Den hele Skrift er innblest av Gud av Gud og nyttig til lærdom, til overbevisning, til rettledning, til opptuktelse i rettferdighet,
OTB
Hele Skriften er innåndet av Gud og nyttig til undervisning, til overbevisning, til rettledning, til opplæring i rettferdighet;
B1930
Den hele Skrift er innblest av Gud av Gud og nyttig til lærdom, til overbevisning, til rettledning, til optuktelse i rettferdighet,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Romans 15:4

    For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

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  • Hebrews 4:12

    For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

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  • 2 Peter 1:19–21

    We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

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  • Mark 12:24

    Jesus said to them, “Aren’t you mistaken, because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God?

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  • Psalms 19:7–11

    The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

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  • Psalms 119:9

    How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.

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  • Proverbs 6:23

    For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

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  • 2 Timothy 4:2

    Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

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