Every Scripture is God-breathed and† profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
2 Timothy 3:16 in context
2 Timothy 3:13–17
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But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.
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But you remain in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them.
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From infancy, you have known the holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
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Every Scripture is God-breathed and† profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,
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that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
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- or, Every writing inspired by God is
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