2 Timothy 3:16 nasb — All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousnes…

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"All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;"

— 2 Timothy 3:16, NASB

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2 Timothy 3 — Context

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But evil men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

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You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them,

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and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;

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so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 3:16 say?
2 Timothy 3:16 in the NASB reads: “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;”
Where is 2 Timothy 3:16 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 3:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 3, verse 16.
Who wrote 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.
What is the book of 2 Timothy about?
Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."
What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 3:16.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 3:16 in?
2 Timothy 3:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Timothy 3:16?
2 Timothy 3:16 reads (NASB): “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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