Parallel Verses
Youngs Literal Translation
every Writing is God-breathed, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for setting aright, for instruction that is in righteousness,
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Holman Bible
All Scripture is inspired by God
International Standard Version
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
A Conservative Version
Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for instruction, for reproof, for correction, for discipline in righteousness,
American Standard Version
Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness.
Amplified
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];
An Understandable Version
All Scripture is inspired by God [Note: Literally, this word means "breathed out by God"] and is useful for teaching [truth], rebuking [wrongdoing], correcting [error] and for providing instruction [i.e., training] on how to live right,
Anderson New Testament
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished for every good work.
Bible in Basic English
Every holy Writing which comes from God is of profit for teaching, for training, for guiding, for education in righteousness:
Common New Testament
All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness;
Daniel Mace New Testament
for all divinely inspired writings are conducive to instruction, to conviction, to reformation, and the practice of virtue;
Darby Translation
Every scripture is divinely inspired, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;
Godbey New Testament
All scripture is God-breathed and profitable unto teaching, unto conviction, unto correction, unto instruction which is in righteousness:
Goodspeed New Testament
All Scripture is divinely inspired, and useful in teaching, in reproof, in correcting faults, and in training in uprightness,
John Wesley New Testament
All scripture is inspired of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;
Julia Smith Translation
All writing divinely inspired, and profitable for doctrine, for refutation, for correction, for instruction in justice:
King James 2000
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Lexham Expanded Bible
All scripture [is] inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness,
Modern King James verseion
All Scripture is God-breathed, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For all scripture given by inspiration of God, is profitable to teach, to improve, to amend, and to instruct in righteousness,
Moffatt New Testament
All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for amendment, and for moral discipline,
Montgomery New Testament
Every Scripture, seeing that it is God-breathed, is also profitable for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
NET Bible
Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
New Heart English Bible
All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
Noyes New Testament
All Scripture is inspired by God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for discipline in righteousness;
Sawyer New Testament
All Scripture is divinely inspired and is profitable for instruction, for conviction, for correction, for education in righteousnes,
The Emphasized Bible
Every scripture, is God-breathed, and profitable - unto teaching, unto conviction, unto correction, unto the discipline that is in righteousness, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
All scripture is given by the inspiration of God, and advantageous for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness
Twentieth Century New Testament
Everything that is written under divine inspiration is helpful for teaching, for refuting error, for giving guidance, and for training others in righteousness;
Webster
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Weymouth New Testament
Every Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for convincing, for correction of error, and for instruction in right doing;
Williams New Testament
All Scripture is inspired by God, and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in doing what is right,
World English Bible
Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,
Worrell New Testament
Every Scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;
Worsley New Testament
and is profitable for doctrine, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;
Themes
Doctrine » What is profitable for doctrine
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Are taught by scripture
God's word » Divinely inspired
Holiness » The word of God the means of producing
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Inspiring the word
Holy spirit » As inspiring scripture
Inspiration » Examples of » Of the bible
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » All scripture given by
Instruction » What is profitable for instruction
Perfection » The word of God is » Designed to lead us to
Profit and loss » Profit » Profitable things
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » Inspired
Reproof » The scriptures are profitable for
Reproof » What is profitable for reproof
Righteousness » The scriptures instruct in
Scripture » All scripture being given by inspiration of God
Scripture » All scripture being profitable for doctrine and instruction
Scriptures » Inspired by God ("God-breathed"; greek: theopneustos)
The scriptures » Are profitable both for doctrine and practice
The scriptures » Given by inspiration of God
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Divinely inspired
Topics
Sanctification, Nature And Basis
Inspiration Of The Holy Spirit, Nature Of
Interlinear
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Devotionals
Devotionals about 2 Timothy 3:16
Devotionals containing 2 Timothy 3:16
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Morish
Watsons
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Timothy 3:16
Prayers for 2 Timothy 3:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Value Of The Scriptures
15 and because from a babe the Holy Writings thou hast known, which are able to make thee wise -- to salvation, through faith that is in Christ Jesus; 16 every Writing is God-breathed, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for setting aright, for instruction that is in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be fitted -- for every good work having been completed.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Romans 15:4
for, as many things as were written before, for our instruction were written before, that through the endurance, and the exhortation of the Writings, we might have the hope.
2 Peter 1:19-21
And we have more firm the prophetic word, to which we do well giving heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till day may dawn, and a morning star may arise -- in your hearts;
Hebrews 4:12
for the reckoning of God is living, and working, and sharp above every two-edged sword, and piercing unto the dividing asunder both of soul and spirit, of joints also and marrow, and a discerner of thoughts and intents of the heart;
Deuteronomy 4:36
'From the heavens He hath caused thee to hear His voice, to instruct thee, and on earth He hath shewed thee His great fire, and His words thou hast heard out of the midst of the fire.
2 Samuel 23:2
The Spirit of Jehovah hath spoken by me, And His word is on my tongue.
Psalm 19:7-11
The law of Jehovah is perfect, refreshing the soul, The testimonies of Jehovah are stedfast, Making wise the simple,
Psalm 119:97-104
Mem. O how I have loved Thy law! All the day it is my meditation.
Nehemiah 9:20
'And Thy good Spirit Thou hast given, to cause them to act wisely; and Thy manna Thou hast not withheld from their mouth, and water Thou hast given to them for their thirst,
Psalm 119:9
Beth. With what doth a young man purify his path? To observe -- according to Thy word.
Psalm 119:11
In my heart I have hid Thy saying, That I sin not before Thee.
Psalm 119:130
The opening of Thy words enlighteneth, Instructing the simple.
Proverbs 6:23
For a lamp is the command, And the law a light, And a way of life are reproofs of instruction,
Proverbs 15:10
Chastisement is grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth.
Proverbs 15:31
An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise.
Micah 2:7
Doth the house of Jacob say, 'Hath the Spirit of Jehovah been shortened? Are these His doings?' Do not My words benefit the people that is walking uprightly?
Matthew 13:52
And he said to them, 'Because of this every scribe having been discipled in regard to the reign of the heavens, is like to a man, a householder, who doth bring forth out of his treasure things new and old.'
Matthew 21:42
Jesus saith to them, 'Did ye never read in the Writings, A stone that the builders disallowed, it became head of a corner; from the Lord hath this come to pass, and it is wonderful in our eyes.
Matthew 22:31-32
'And concerning the rising again of the dead, did ye not read that which was spoken to you by God, saying,
Matthew 22:43
He saith to them, 'How then doth David in the Spirit call him lord, saying,
Matthew 26:54
how then may the Writings be fulfilled, that thus it behoveth to happen?'
Matthew 26:56
but all this hath come to pass, that the Writings of the prophets may be fulfilled;' then all the disciples, having left him, fled.
Mark 12:24
And Jesus answering said to them, 'Do ye not because of this go astray, not knowing the Writings, nor the power of God?
Mark 12:36
for David himself said in the Holy Spirit, The Lord said to my lord, Sit thou on My right hand, till I place thine enemies -- thy footstool;
John 3:20
for every one who is doing wicked things hateth the light, and doth not come unto the light, that his works may not be detected;
John 10:35
if them he did call gods unto whom the word of God came, (and the Writing is not able to be broken,)
Acts 1:16
'Men, brethren, it behoved this Writing that it be fulfilled that beforehand the Holy Spirit spake through the mouth of David, concerning Judas, who became guide to those who took Jesus,
Acts 18:25
this one was instructed in the way of the Lord, and being fervent in the Spirit, was speaking and teaching exactly the things about the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John;
Acts 20:20
how nothing I did keep back of what things are profitable, not to declare to you, and to teach you publicly, and in every house,
Acts 20:27
for I did not keep back from declaring to you all the counsel of God.
Acts 28:25
And not being agreed with one another, they were going away, Paul having spoken one word -- 'Well did the Holy Spirit speak through Isaiah the prophet unto our fathers,
Romans 2:20
an instructor of foolish ones, a teacher of babes, having the form of the knowledge and of the truth in the law.
Romans 3:2
much in every way; for first, indeed, that they were intrusted with the oracles of God;
Romans 4:23
And it was not written on his account alone, that it was reckoned to him,
1 Corinthians 12:7
And to each hath been given the manifestation of the Spirit for profit;
Galatians 3:8
and the Writing having foreseen that by faith God doth declare righteous the nations did proclaim before the good news to Abraham --
Ephesians 4:11-16
and He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as proclaimers of good news, and some as shepherds and teachers,
Ephesians 5:11-13
and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of the darkness and rather even convict,
2 Timothy 2:25
in meekness instructing those opposing -- if perhaps God may give to them repentance to an acknowledging of the truth,
2 Timothy 4:2
preach the word; be earnest in season, out of season, convict, rebuke, exhort, in all long-suffering and teaching,
Hebrews 3:7
Wherefore, (as the Holy Spirit saith, 'To-day, if His voice ye may hear --
Hebrews 11:1
And faith is of things hoped for a confidence, of matters not seen a conviction,