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2 Timothy 3:16

2 Timothy 3:17 asv — that the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work.

American Standard Version

"that the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work. "

— 2 Timothy 3:17, American Standard Version

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2 Timothy 3 — Context

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But abide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

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and that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

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that the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work.

2 Timothy 3:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 3:17 say?
2 Timothy 3:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “that the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work. ”
Where is 2 Timothy 3:17 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 3:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 3, verse 17.
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 3:17.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 3:17 in?
2 Timothy 3:17 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 3:17?
2 Timothy 3:17 reads (ASV): “that the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work. ” 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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