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2 Timothy 3:16-17
New Living Translation
2 Timothy 3:16-17
New Living Translation
16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
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2 Timothy 3:16-17
Amplified Bible
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Amplified Bible
16 All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God’s will, both publicly and privately—behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage]; 17 so that the [a]man of God may be complete and proficient, outfitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work.
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- 2 Timothy 3:17 I.e. all believers whether man, woman, or child.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Common English Bible
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Common English Bible
16 Every scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for showing mistakes, for correcting, and for training character, 17 so that the person who belongs to God can be equipped to do everything that is good.
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2 Timothy 3:16-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
2 Timothy 3:16-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
16 All scripture is inspired by God and is[a] useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,(A) 17 so that the person of God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.(B)
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- 3.16 Or Every scripture inspired by God is also
2 Timothy 3:16-17
New International Version
2 Timothy 3:16-17
New International Version
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)
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- 2 Timothy 3:17 Or that you, a man of God,
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