2 Timothy 3:16-17

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

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Footnotes

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

Hebrews 4:12

New International Version

¹²For the word of God^(A) is alive^(B) and active.^(C) Sharper than any double-edged sword,^(D) it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.^(E)

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Hebrews 4:12 in all English translations

Psalm 19:7-8

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⁷The law of the Lord^(A) is perfect,^(B)
    refreshing the soul.^(C)
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,^(D)
    making wise the simple.^(E)
⁸The precepts of the Lord are right,^(F)
    giving joy^(G) to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
    giving light to the eyes.^(H)

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1 Peter 1:24-25

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²⁴For,

“All people are like grass,
and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;
the grass withers and the flowers fall,
²⁵ but the word of the Lord endures forever.”^[a]^(A)

And this is the word that was preached to you.

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Footnotes

1 Peter 1:25 Isaiah 40:6-8 (see Septuagint)

Psalm 19:9-11

New International Version

⁹The fear of the Lord^(A) is pure,
enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
and all of them are righteous.^(B)

¹⁰They are more precious than gold,^(C)
    than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,^(D)
    than honey from the honeycomb.^(E)
¹¹By them your servant is warned;
    in keeping them there is great reward.