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2 Timothy 3:15-17
New International Version
2 Timothy 3:15-17
New International Version
15 and how from infancy(A) you have known the Holy Scriptures,(B) which are able to make you wise(C) for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed(D) and is useful for teaching,(E) rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,(F) 17 so that the servant of God[a](G) may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.(H)
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- 2 Timothy 3:17 Or that you, a man of God,
2 Timothy 3:15-17
New King James Version
2 Timothy 3:15-17
New King James Version
15 and that from childhood you have known (A)the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 (B)All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, (C)and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for [a]instruction in righteousness, 17 (D)that the man of God may be complete, (E)thoroughly equipped for every good work.
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- 2 Timothy 3:16 training, discipline
2 Timothy 3:15-17
King James Version
2 Timothy 3:15-17
King James Version
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, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
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2 Timothy 3:15-17
English Standard Version
2 Timothy 3:15-17
English Standard Version
15 and how (A)from childhood you have been acquainted with (B)the sacred writings, (C)which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 (D)All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that (E)the man of God[a] may be complete, (F)equipped (G)for every good work.
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- 2 Timothy 3:17 That is, a messenger of God (the phrase echoes a common Old Testament expression)
2 Timothy 3:15-17
New American Standard Bible
2 Timothy 3:15-17
New American Standard Bible
15 and that (A)from childhood you have known (B)the sacred writings which are able to (C)give you the wisdom that leads to (D)salvation through faith which is in (E)Christ Jesus. 16 (F)All Scripture is [a]inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for [b]rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that (G)the man or woman of God may be [c]fully capable, (H)equipped for every good work.
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- 2 Timothy 3:16 Lit God-breathed
- 2 Timothy 3:16 Or reprimand
- 2 Timothy 3:17 Or proficient
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