2 timothy 3:16-17 meaning

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After establishing that all Scripture is inspired by God and contains the weight of His authority, Paul lists the primary purposes of God’s Word and its ultimate intent: “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 complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16–17, NKJV).

The adjective profitableused in the New King James Version of 2 Timothy 3:16 means “useful or beneficial, promoting or enhancing well-being.” In other words, the Bible is good for us.

Paul highlights four main functions of God’s Word: teaching, reproofing (or rebuking), correction, and instruction in righteousness.

Instructionrefers to the entire education and training of a disciple (the development of both mind and morals).

The terminology also applies to the upbringing and education of children. Paul called Timothy “my true child in the faith” (1 Timo

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