2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
All	Πᾶσα Pasa	G3956	all · adjective — nominative singular feminine
scripture	γραφὴ graphē	G1124	a document · noun — nominative singular feminine
God	θεόπνευστος theopneustos	G2315	divinely breathed in · adjective — nominative singular feminine
and	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
profitable	ὠφέλιμος ōphelimos	G5624	helpful or serviceable · adjective — nominative singular feminine
for	πρὸς pros	G4314	a preposition of direction · preposition
doctrine	διδασκαλίαν, didaskalian	G1319	instruction (the function or the information) · noun — accusative singular feminine
for	πρὸς pros	G4314	a preposition of direction · preposition
reproof	ἔλεγχος élenchos	G1650	proof
for	πρὸς pros	G4314	a preposition of direction · preposition
correction	ἐπανόρθωσιν, epanorthōsin	G1882	a straightening up again · noun — accusative singular feminine
for	πρὸς pros	G4314	a preposition of direction · preposition
instruction	παιδείαν paideian	G3809	tutorage · noun — accusative singular feminine
in	ἐν en	G1722	"in · preposition
righteousness	δικαιοσύνῃ, dikaiosunē	G1343	equity (of character or act) · noun — dative singular feminine

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Cross-references

Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might hav…
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, a…
2 Peter 1:19-21 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the d…
Mark 12:24 And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?
Psalms 19:7-11 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalms 119:9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
Proverbs 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 3:10–end

Here the apostle, to confirm Timothy in that way wherein he walked, I. Sets before him his own example, which Timothy had been an eye-witness of, having long attended Paul (Ti2 3:10): Thou hast fully known my doctrine. The more fully we know the doctrine of Christ and the apostles, the more closely we shall cleave to it; the reason why many sit loose to it is because they do not fully know it. Christ's apostles had no enemies but those who did not know them, or not know them fully; those who knew them best loved and honoured them the most. Now what is it that Timothy had so fully known in Paul? 1. The doctrine that he preached. Paul kept back nothing from his hearers, but declared to them th…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture--Greek, "Every Scripture," that is, Scripture in its every part. However, English Version is sustained, though the Greek article be wanting, by the technical use of the term "Scripture" being so well known as not to need the article (compare Greek, Eph 3:15; Eph 2:21). The Greek is never used of writings in general, but only of the sacred Scriptures. The position of the two Greek adjectives closely united by "and," forbids our taking the one as an epithet, the other as predicated and translated as ALFORD and ELLICOTT. "Every Scripture given by inspiration of God is also profitable." Vulgate and the best manuscripts, favor English Version. Clearly the adjectives are so closely c…

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Adam Clarke on 2 Timothy 3:16

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God - This sentence is not well translated; the original πασα γραφη θεοκνευστος ωφιλιμος προς διδασκαλιαν, κ. τ. λ. should be rendered: Every writing Divinely inspired is profitable for doctrine, etc. The particle και, and, is omitted by almost all the versions and many of the fathers, and certainly does not agree well with the text. The apostle is here, beyond all controversy, speaking of the writings of the Old Testament, which, because they came by Divine inspiration, he terms the Holy Scriptures, Ti2 3:15; and it is of them alone that this passage is to be understood; and although all the New Testament came by as direct an inspiration as the Old,…

The Church Fathers

The usefulness of Scripture lies in its detailing of what one ought to do, either to convict sinners or to clarify what correction is necessary for penitents or to teach what can bring persons to righteousness.
— Theodore of Mopsuestia, COMMENTARY ON 2 TIMOTHY

The hermits used to say, 'God demands this of Christians: to obey the inspired Scriptures, which contain the pattern of what they must say and do, and agree with the teaching of the orthodox bishops and teachers.'
— Desert Fathers, The Desert Fathers, Sayings of the Early Christian Monks

For if the days of a man should be as many as all the days of the world from Adam to the end of the ages and he should sit and meditate upon the holy Scriptures, he would not comprehend all the force of the depth of the words. And man cannot rise up to the wisdom of God.
— Aphrahat the Persian Sage, DEMONSTRATIONS 22.26

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Dictionary and topics

Inspiration — That extraordinary or supernatural divine influence vouchsafed to those who wrote the Holy Scriptures, rendering their writings infallible. “All scripture is given by inspiration of God” (R.V.,…
Job, Book of — A great diversity of opinion exists as to the authorship of this book. From internal evidence, such as the similarity of sentiment and language to those in the Psalms and Proverbs (see Ps. 88 and…
Scripture — Invariably in the New Testament denotes that definite collection of sacred books, regarded as given by inspiration of God, which we usually call the Old Testament (2 Tim. 3:15, 16; John 20:9; Gal.…
Word of God — (Heb. 4:12, etc.). The Bible so called because the writers of its several books were God’s organs in communicating his will to men. It is his “word,” because he speaks to us in its sacred pages.…
Doctrines Of The Gospel, The · Are taught by Scripture — Are taught by Scripture
Holiness · The word of God the means of producing — The word of God the means of producing
Holy Spirit, The, Is God · As inspiring Scripture — As inspiring Scripture
Inspiration · 11:16-29; — 11:16-29;
Inspiration Of The Holy Spirit, The · All Scripture given by — All Scripture given by
Perfection · The word of God is: Designed to lead us to — The word of God is: Designed to lead us to
Prophecy · .Inspired — .Inspired

2 Timothy 3:16

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 3:10–end

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Timothy 3:16

Adam Clarke on 2 Timothy 3:16

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

2 Timothy 3:16

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 3:10–end

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Timothy 3:16

Adam Clarke on 2 Timothy 3:16

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Gill on 2 Timothy 3:16

John Calvin on 2 Timothy 3:13–end

Tyndale Open Study Notes on 2 Timothy 3:16-17