16 (A)All Scripture is [a]inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for [b]rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that (B)the man or woman of God may be [c]fully capable, (C)equipped for every good work.

Preach the Word

(D)I solemnly exhort you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to (E)judge the living and the dead, and by His (F)appearing and His kingdom: preach (G)the word; be ready [d]in season and out of season; (H)correct, rebuke, and [e]exhort, with [f]great (I)patience and instruction.

Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 3:16 Lit God-breathed
  2. 2 Timothy 3:16 Or reprimand
  3. 2 Timothy 3:17 Or proficient
  4. 2 Timothy 4:2 I.e., whether it is convenient or not
  5. 2 Timothy 4:2 Or encourage
  6. 2 Timothy 4:2 Lit all

16 All Scripture is God-breathed(A) and is useful for teaching,(B) rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,(C) 17 so that the servant of God[a](D) may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.(E)

In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead,(F) and in view of his appearing(G) and his kingdom, I give you this charge:(H) Preach(I) the word;(J) be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke(K) and encourage(L)—with great patience and careful instruction.

Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 3:17 Or that you, a man of God,