KJV King James Version
All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
VERSE STUDY • KJV
2 Timothy 3:16
All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
WEB World English Bible
Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,
ASV American Standard Version
Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
every Writing is God-breathed, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for setting aright, for instruction that is in righteousness,
Surrounding context — 2 Timothy 3
13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned [them];
15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
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These Hebrew/Greek tokens are linked by Strong's number. Click one for its lexicon definition and other occurrences.
ΠᾶσαG3956 · pasallγραφὴG1124 · graphēa writingθεόπνευστοςG2315 · theopneustosGod-breathedκαὶG2532 · kaiandὠφέλιμοςG5624 · ōphelimosvaluableπρὸςG4314 · prosto/withδιδασκαλίαν,G1319 · didaskaliateachingπρὸςG4314 · prosto/withἐλεγμόν,G6031 · elegmosrebukeπρὸςG4314 · prosto/withἐπανόρθωσιν,G1882 · epanorthōsiscorrectingπρὸςG4314 · prosto/withπαιδείανG3809 · paideiadisciplineτὴνG3588 · hothe/this/whoἐνG1722 · enin/on/amongδικαιοσύνῃ,G1343 · dikaiosunērighteousness
Cross-references
Romans 15:4For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.Hebrews 4:12For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.2 Peter 1:19-21We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:Mark 12:24And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?Psalm 19:7-11The law of the LORD [is] perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD [is] sure, making wise the simple.Proverbs 6:23For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:Psalm 119:9BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed [thereto] according to thy word.2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.Psalm 119:11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.Psalm 119:130The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.Psalm 119:97-104MEM. O how love I thy law! it [is] my meditation all the day.2 Samuel 23:2The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word [was] in my tongue.Ephesians 4:11-16And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;Proverbs 15:31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.2 Timothy 2:25In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;Deuteronomy 4:36Out of heaven he made thee to hear his voice, that he might instruct thee: and upon earth he shewed thee his great fire; and thou heardest his words out of the midst of the fire.Matthew 13:52Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe [which is] instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man [that is] an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure [things] new and old.John 3:20For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
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