5/29/2023 0 Comments Bible verses![]() ![]() But, in a specific sense, this also supports the doctrine of the “sufficiency of Scripture,” that is, the idea that the truth contained in Scripture is sufficient in all matters pertaining to doctrine and moral behavior. In a broad sense equipped for every good work includes everything that God calls a believer to do. While this verse applies generally to all believers, Paul’s specific focus here is the preparation of Timothy to continue in his task when Paul is no longer present. Both the OT background of this phrase and the context show that Paul is thinking specifically of Timothy as his delegate and a leader over the church (see 1 Tim. 3:16), indicating the purpose of Scripture for the believer. That (in the sense of “in order that”) refers back to the preceding verse (2. Because Scripture comes from God himself, “all” of it is profitable in a range of ways, ultimately leading to righteousness. ![]() The divine origin of Scripture is the reason for its power to convert (2 Tim. ![]() Titus 3:9), Paul stresses the authoritativeness of all of Scripture. Whereas it seems that Paul and Timothy’s opponents stressed certain aspects or portions of Scripture (e.g., genealogies, 1 Tim. graphē, “writing,” which in the NT always refers to biblical writings) are the words spoken (“breathed out”) by God. Paul does not point to the human authors of Scripture as inspired people but says that the writings themselves (“Scripture,” Gk. The term stresses the divine origin and thus the authority of Scripture. Some therefore suggest that Paul coined this term from words meaning “God” and “breathed,” which is certainly possible. Breathed out by God translates a Greek word ( theopneustos) that does not occur in any other Greek text (biblical or otherwise) prior to this letter. Read MoreĪll Scripture would refer first to the OT but by implication also to at least some NT writings, which by this time were already being considered as Scripture (see 1 Tim. 2 Timothy 3:16–17Īll Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. All commentary sections adapted from the ESV Study Bible. This article is part of the Key Bible Verses series. ![]()
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