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All Scripture Is God-Breathed

2 Timothy 3:16

In 9 translations

BSB
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
KJV
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
WEB
Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,or, Every writing inspired by God is
ASV
Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:
LSV
Every Writing [is] God-breathed, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, for instruction that [is] in righteousness,
YLT
every Writing [is] God-breathed, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for setting aright, for instruction that [is] in righteousness,
DBY
Every scripture [is] divinely inspired, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;
DRC
All scripture, inspired of God, is profitable to teach, to reprove, to correct, to instruct in justice,
GNV
For the whole Scripture is giuen by inspiration of God, and is profitable to teache, to conuince, to correct, and to instruct in righteousnesse,

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • Spelling of ἐλεγμόν: Textus Receptus, Byzantine text: ἔλεγχον.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)

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  • SBLGNT: ἐλεγμόν. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ἐλεγμόν; Robinson–Pierpont read ἔλεγχον.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
πᾶσα γραφὴ θεόπνευστος καὶ ὠφέλιμος πρὸς διδασκαλίαν, πρὸς ἐλεγμόν, πρὸς ἐπανόρθωσιν, πρὸς παιδείαν τὴν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ,
RP2018
Πᾶσα γραφὴ θεόπνευστος καὶ ὠφέλιμος πρὸς διδασκαλίαν, πρὸς ἔλεγχον, πρὸς ἐπανόρθωσιν, πρὸς παιδείαν τὴν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ·
TR-Boyd
Πᾶσα γραφὴ θεόπνευστος καὶ ὠφέλιμος πρὸς διδασκαλίαν, πρὸς ἔλεγχον, πρὸς ἐπανόρθωσιν, πρὸς παιδείαν τὴν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ·
SCR1894
πασα γραφη θεοπνευστος και ωφελιμος προς διδασκαλιαν προς ελεγχον προς επανορθωσιν προς παιδειαν την εν δικαιοσυνη

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Romans 15:4For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
  • Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
  • 2 Peter 1:19–21We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above…
  • Mark 12:24Jesus said to them, “Aren’t you mistaken, because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God?
  • Psalms 19:7–11The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are…
  • Proverbs 6:23For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
  • Psalms 119:9How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.
  • 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
  • Psalms 119:11I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
  • Psalms 119:97–104Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.…
  • Psalms 119:130The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
  • 2 Samuel 23:2The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.
  • Ephesians 4:11–16And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, until we all…
  • Proverbs 15:31He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
  • 2 Timothy 2:25He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.
  • Deuteronomy 4:36He let you hear His voice from heaven to discipline you, and on earth He showed you His great fire, and you heard His words out of the fire.

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