2 TIMOTHY 3:16 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness — Paul's theology of scripture: pasa graphē theopneustos (all Scripture God-breathed), characterized by quadruple utility: didaskalia (teaching), elegchos (reproof), epanorthōsis (correction), paideia en dikaiosynē (training in righteousness). Inspiration ensures multipurpose edification.
Church Fathers on 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: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” [R.V.: Every Scripture inspired of God is also profitable, etc.] Having offered much exhortation and consolation from other sources, he adds that which is more perfect, derived from the Scriptures; and he is reasonably full in offering consolation, because…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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