16 (A)All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

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16 All Scripture is inspired by God[a](A) and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness,

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  1. 3:16 Lit breathed out by God

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];

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17 that (A)the man of God[a] may be complete, (B)equipped (C)for every good work.

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  1. 2 Timothy 3:17 That is, a messenger of God (the phrase echoes a common Old Testament expression)

17 so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.(A)

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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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  1. 2 Timothy 3:17 I.e. all believers whether man, woman, or child.