Verse 17

2 Timothy 3:17

New Living Translation

17 God (Elohim) uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

Original Language Text

greek

ἵνα ἄρτιος ᾖ ὁ τοῦ θεοῦ ἄνθρωπος, πρὸς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἐξηρτισμένος.

English Translation

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

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Chapter 3 Context

1 You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. Focus ↗

2 For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at G... Focus ↗

3 They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will... Focus ↗

4 They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than... Focus ↗

5 They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from p... Focus ↗

6 They are the kind who work their way into people’s homes and win the confidence of vulnerable women... Focus ↗

7 (Such women are forever following new teachings, but they are never able to understand the truth.) Focus ↗

8 These teachers oppose the truth just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses. They have depraved minds a... Focus ↗

9 But they won’t get away with this for long. Someday everyone will recognize what fools they are, jus... Focus ↗

10 But you, Timothy, certainly know what I teach, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You k... Focus ↗

11 You know how much persecution and suffering I have endured. You know all about how I was persecuted... Focus ↗

12 Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Yashua (Jesus) will suffer persecution. Focus ↗

13 But evil people and impostors will flourish. They will deceive others and will themselves be deceive... Focus ↗

14 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you kno... Focus ↗

15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to recei... Focus ↗

16 All Scripture is inspired by God (Elohim) and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us real... Focus ↗

17 God (Elohim) uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

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