2 Timothy 3:16-17
What is written? (ESV)
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
What does it say?
All Scripture is spoken by God and necessary for teaching, for rebuke, for correction and training in righteousness so that a man of God would be spiritually equipped and ready for any good work.
What is its immediate context?
Paul is writing to the younger Timothy and giving general advice about his work in preaching the Gospel. Paul has repeatedly contrasted those teaching false doctrine and their motives for doing so against how Timothy should conduct himself.
How 2 Timothy 3:16-17 is applied across Bible answers
Is the Bible the word of God?
Scripture, at least the Old Testament at this point, is from God.
What is required to understand the Bible?
Scripture is held up as the source of man's "completeness" and equipping for any "good work".
What is Scripture weighting?
An authoritative statement regarding the "equal footing" of Scripture and its single source.
Who said scripture interprets scripture?
Scripture is the only thing authorized for Godly teaching and training. If it's not complete and interpreting unto itself, then God has lied.
