2 Timothy 3:16 — Community Reflections

2 TIMOTHY 3:16 — KING JAMES VERSION 2

“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.

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