2 Timothy 3:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:
2 Timothy 3:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
2 Timothy 3:16 (BSB)
Context of 2 Timothy 3:16
Paul reminds Timothy that he has known "the holy scriptures" since childhood (3:15). At that time, this meant the Jewish scriptures, what Christians call the Old Testament. Verse 16 then says what scripture is for.
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Questions about 2 Timothy 3:16
What does 2 Timothy 3:16 say?
2 Timothy 3:16 in modern King James wording reads: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"
Where is 2 Timothy 3:16 found in the Bible?
2 Timothy 3:16 is verse 16 of chapter 3 of the book of 2 Timothy, in the New Testament. 2 Timothy has 4 chapters.
What is the context of 2 Timothy 3:16?
Paul reminds Timothy that he has known "the holy scriptures" since childhood (3:15). At that time, this meant the Jewish scriptures, what Christians call the Old Testament. Verse 16 then says what scripture is for.