2 TIMOTHY 3:17 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.”
that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. — The telos (purpose): scripture produces the teleios (complete) man of God, exērtismenos (fully equipped) for every good work. Scripturally-formed character becomes functionally capable.
Church Fathers on 2 Timothy 3:17
“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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