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2 Timothy 3:14-17
American Standard Version
2 Timothy 3:14-17
American Standard Version
14 But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of [a]whom thou hast learned them; 15 and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 [b]Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for [c]instruction which is in righteousness: 17 that the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work.
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- 2 Timothy 3:14 Greek what persons.
- 2 Timothy 3:16 Or, Every scripture is inspired of God, and profitable
- 2 Timothy 3:16 Or, discipline
2 Timothy 3:14-17
New International Version
2 Timothy 3:14-17
New International Version
14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it,(A) 15 and how from infancy(B) you have known the Holy Scriptures,(C) which are able to make you wise(D) for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed(E) and is useful for teaching,(F) rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,(G) 17 so that the servant of God[a](H) may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.(I)
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- 2 Timothy 3:17 Or that you, a man of God,
2 Timothy 3:14-17
King James Version
2 Timothy 3:14-17
King James Version
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, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
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2 Timothy 3:14-17
English Standard Version
2 Timothy 3:14-17
English Standard Version
14 But as for you, (A)continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom[a] you learned it 15 and how (B)from childhood you have been acquainted with (C)the sacred writings, (D)which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 (E)All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that (F)the man of God[b] may be complete, (G)equipped (H)for every good work.
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- 2 Timothy 3:14 The Greek for whom is plural
- 2 Timothy 3:17 That is, a messenger of God (the phrase echoes a common Old Testament expression)
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