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2 Timothy 3:17

3:16 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, throughly furnished unto all good works. throughly: or, perfected

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that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished to all good works.

What does 2 Timothy 3:17 mean?

2 Timothy 3:17 is a verse in the book of 2 Timothy, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include ἵνα (hina), ἄνθρωπος (anthropos), θεός (theos). It connects to 40 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

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Thatἵναhina/hin'-ah/G2443probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
the
manἄνθρωποςanthropos/anth'-ro-pos/G444from 435 and ops (the countenance; from 3700); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man.
of
Godθεόςtheos/theh'-os/G2316of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
may
beG5600
perfect,ἄρτιοςartios/ar'-tee-os/G739from 737; fresh, i.e. (by implication) complete:--perfect.
throughly
furnishedἐξαρτίζωexartizo/ex-ar-tid'-zo/G1822from 1537 and a derivative of 739; to finish out (time); figuratively, to equip fully (a teacher):--accomplish, thoroughly furnish.
untoπρόςpros/pros/G4314a strengthened form of 4253; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
allπᾶςpas/pas/G3956including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
goodἀγαθόςagathos/ag-ath-os'/G18a primary word; "good" (in any sense, often as noun):--benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare 2570.
works.ἔργονergon/er'-gon/G2041from a primary (but obsolete) ergo (to work); toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act:--deed, doing, labour, work.
throughly:
or,
perfected

Commentary on 2 Timothy 3:17

HENRY_FULL · 2 Timothy 3:17
" I. The apostle forewarns Timothy what the last days would be, with the reasons thereof, ver. 1-9 . II. Prescribes various remedies against them ( ver. 10, to the end ), particularly his own example ("But thou hast fully known my doctrine," &c.) and the knowledge of the holy scriptures, which are able to make us wise unto salvation, and will be the best antidote against the corruptions of the times we live in. In this chapter Paul tells Timothy how bad others would be, and therefore how good he should be; and this use we should make of the badness of others, thereby to engage us to hold our own integrity so much the firmer.

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Psalms 10:3

For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth. heart's: Heb. soul's blesseth: or, the covetous blesseth himself, he abhorreth the LORD

Psalms 49:6

They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;

Psalms 52:1

To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.

Proverbs 6:17

A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, A proud: Heb. Haughty eyes

Isaiah 10:15

Shall the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith? or shall the saw magnify itself against him that shaketh it? as if the rod should shake itself against them that lift it up, or as if the staff should lift up itself, as if it were no wood. the rod: or, a rod should shake them that lift it up itself, as if: or, that which is not wood

Daniel 7:25

And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.

Daniel 11:36

And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.

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Minister (1)PerfectionScriptures, theTitles and Names of SaintsWord of GodWorksWorks, Good

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What does 2 Timothy 3:17 say?

2 Timothy 3:17 (King James Version) reads: "That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. throughly: or, perfected"

Is 2 Timothy 3:17 in the Old or New Testament?

2 Timothy 3:17 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of 2 Timothy.

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