2 Timothy 3:16
King James Version
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof,
for correction,
for instruction
in righteousness:
WELCOME to this second part in the "BREATH of GOD" series!
What is the relation of the breath of GOD with Scripture?
How important is the Bible?
What does "by inspiration of God" mean?
Let's have a look at what other Bible versions say.
2 Timothy 3:16
Amplified Bible
16 All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God’s will, both publicly and privately—behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage];
2 Timothy 3:16
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
16 Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience, [and] for training in righteousness (in holy living, in conformity to God’s will in thought, purpose, and action),
2 Timothy 3:16
Complete Jewish Bible
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is valuable for teaching the truth, convicting of sin, correcting faults and training in right living;
2 Timothy 3:16
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
All Scripture Is God-Breathed, And Profitable For Equipping Us For Good Works
16 All[a] Scripture is God-breathed[b], and profitable for teaching, for rebuking[c], for correcting[d], for training[e] in righteousness,
2 Timothy 3:16
Easy-to-Read Version
16 All Scripture is given by God. And all Scripture is useful for teaching and for showing people what is wrong in their lives. It is useful for correcting faults and teaching the right way to live.
2 Timothy 3:16
EasyEnglish Bible
16 Everything that is written in the Bible comes from God's Spirit. It helps us in many ways. The Bible teaches us what is true. It warns us when we are doing wrong things. It shows us what is right. It teaches us how to live good lives.
2 Timothy 3:16
Evangelical Heritage Version
16 All Scripture is God breathed[a] and is useful for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, and for training in righteousness,
2 Timothy 3:16
English Standard Version
16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
2 Timothy 3:16
Expanded Bible
16 All Scripture is ·inspired by God [breathed out by God; L God-breathed] and is useful for teaching, for ·showing people what is wrong in their lives [refuting error; rebuking], for correcting faults, and for ·teaching how to live right [training in righteousness].
2 Timothy 3:16
International Standard Version
16 All Scripture is God-breathed[a] and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
2 Timothy 3:16
Legacy Standard Bible
16 All Scripture is [a]God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for [b]training in righteousness,
2 Timothy 3:16
The Message
16 Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another—showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God’s way.
2 Timothy 3:16
New International Reader's Version
16 God has breathed life into all Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right.
2 Timothy 3:16
New International Version
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
2 Timothy 3:16
New Life Version
16 All the Holy Writings are God-given and are made alive by Him. Man is helped when he is taught God’s Word. It shows what is wrong. It changes the way of a man’s life. It shows him how to be right with God.
2 Timothy 3:16
New Testament for Everyone
16 All scripture, breathed as it is by God, is useful for teaching, for rebuke, for improvement, for training in righteousness,
Timotiyos II 3:16
Orthodox Jewish Bible
16 The entire Kitvei HaKodesh is Hashem-breathed and useful for hora’ah (teaching), for reproof, for correction, for training in tzedek,
2 Timothy 3:16
The Voice
16 All of Scripture is God-breathed; in its inspired voice, we hear useful teaching, rebuke, correction, instruction, and training for a life that is right
2 Timothy 3:16
World English Bible
16 Every Scripture is God-breathed and[a] profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,
2 Timothy 3:16
Worldwide English (New Testament)
16 All that is written in the holy writings comes from the Spirit of God. The holy writings are good for these things: to teach people, to show them when they are wrong, to make them see what is right, to teach them to do what is right.
2 Timothy 3:16
Wycliffe Bible
16 For all scripture inspired of God is profitable to teach, to reprove, to chastise, [for] to learn in rightwiseness,
2 Timothy 3:16
Young's Literal Translation
16 every Writing [is] God-breathed, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for setting aright, for instruction that [is] in righteousness,
In SUMMARY, this we now know this about the Bible:
All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration]
Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration)
All Scripture is God-breathed
All Scripture Is God-Breathed
All Scripture is given by God.
Everything that is written in the Bible comes from God's Spirit.
All Scripture is God breathed
All Scripture is breathed out by God
All Scripture is ·inspired by God [breathed out by God; L God-breathed]
All Scripture is God-breathed
All Scripture is [a]God-breathed
Every part of Scripture is God-breathed
God has breathed life into all Scripture.
All Scripture is God-breathed
All the Holy Writings are God-given and are made alive by Him.
All scripture, breathed as it is by God
The entire Kitvei HaKodesh is Hashem-breathed
All of Scripture is God-breathed
Every Scripture is God-breathed
All that is written in the holy writings comes from the Spirit of God.
For all scripture inspired of God
every Writing [is] God-breathed
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