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2 Timothy 3:17

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

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

so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
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BSB
so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
KJV
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
WEB
that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
ASV
That the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work.
DARBY
that the man of God may be complete, fully fitted to every good work.
BLB
so that the man of God may be complete, having been completely equipped toward every good work.
ÅB
for at det Guds menneske kan være fullkommen, duelig til all god gjerning.
OTB
slik at Guds tjener kan være fullt ut i stand, utrustet til all god gjerning.
B1930
forat det Guds menneske kan være fullkommen, duelig til all god gjerning.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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  • 2 Timothy 2:21

    So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

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  • 2 Corinthians 9:8

    And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

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  • Ephesians 2:10

    For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

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  • 1 Timothy 6:11

    But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

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  • Hebrews 10:24

    And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.

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  • Titus 2:14

    He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

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  • Acts 9:36

    In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.

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  • Titus 3:1

    Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,

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