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2 Tim. 3:16 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
p scripture
graphe (Greek #1124)
a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it)
KJV usage: scripture.
Pronounce: graf-ay'
is given by inspiration of God
theopneustos (Greek #2315)
divinely breathed in
KJV usage: given by inspiration of God.
Pronounce: theh-op'-nyoo-stos
Origin: from 2316 and a presumed derivative of 4154
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
q is profitable
Greek #5624
helpful or serviceable, i.e. advantageous
KJV usage: profit(-able).
Pronounce: o-fel'-ee-mos
Origin: from a form of 3786
for
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
doctrine
didaskalia (Greek #1319)
instruction (the function or the information)
KJV usage: doctrine, learning, teaching.
Pronounce: did-as-kal-ee'-ah
Origin: from 1320
, for
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
reproof
elegchos (Greek #1650)
proof, conviction
KJV usage: evidence, reproof.
Pronounce: el'-eng-khos
Origin: from 1651
, for
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
correction
epanorthosis (Greek #1882)
a straightening up again, i.e. (figuratively) rectification (reformation)
KJV usage: correction.
Pronounce: ep-an-or'-tho-sis
Origin: from a compound of 1909 and 461
, for
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
instruction
paideia (Greek #3809)
tutorage, i.e. education or training; by implication, disciplinary correction
KJV usage: chastening, chastisement, instruction, nurture.
Pronounce: pahee-di'-ah
Origin: from 3811
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
righteousness
dikaiosune (Greek #1343)
equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
KJV usage: righteousness.
Pronounce: dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
Origin: from 1342
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2 Peter 1:21• 21For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. (2 Peter 1:21)
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Rom. 15:4• 4For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. (Rom. 15:4)

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2 Sam. 23:2• 2The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue. (2 Sam. 23:2)
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Matt. 21:42• 42Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? (Matt. 21:42)
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Matt. 22:31‑32,43• 31But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
 32I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
 43He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, (Matt. 22:31‑32,43)
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Matt. 26:54,56• 54But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
 56But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled. (Matt. 26:54,56)
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Mark 12:24,36• 24And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?
 36For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool. (Mark 12:24,36)
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John 10:35• 35If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; (John 10:35)
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Acts 1:16• 16Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. (Acts 1:16)
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Acts 28:25• 25And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers, (Acts 28:25)
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Rom. 3:2• 2Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. (Rom. 3:2)
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Rom. 15:4• 4For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. (Rom. 15:4)
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Gal. 3:8• 8And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. (Gal. 3:8)
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Heb. 3:7• 7Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, (Heb. 3:7)
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Heb. 4:12• 12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Heb. 4:12)
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2 Peter 1:19‑21• 19We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
 20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
 21For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. (2 Peter 1:19‑21)
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Psa. 19:7‑11• 7The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
 8The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
 9The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
 10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
 11Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. (Psa. 19:7‑11)
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Psa. 119:97‑104,130• 97MEM. O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
 98Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
 99I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
 100I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
 101I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.
 102I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.
 103How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
 104Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.
 130The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. (Psa. 119:97‑104,130)
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Mic. 2:7• 7O thou that art named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the Lord straitened? are these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly? (Mic. 2:7)
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Acts 20:20,27• 20And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have showed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,
 27For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. (Acts 20:20,27)
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1 Cor. 12:7• 7But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. (1 Cor. 12:7)
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Eph. 4:11‑16• 11And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
 12For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
 13Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
 14That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
 15But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
 16From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. (Eph. 4:11‑16)
for doctrine.
2 Tim. 3:10• 10But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, (2 Tim. 3:10)
for reproof.
2 Tim. 4:2• 2Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. (2 Tim. 4:2)
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Prov. 6:23• 23For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: (Prov. 6:23)
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Prov. 15:10,31• 10Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
 31The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. (Prov. 15:10,31)
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John 3:20• 20For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. (John 3:20)
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Eph. 5:11‑13• 11And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
 12For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.
 13But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. (Eph. 5:11‑13)
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Heb. 11:1• 1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Heb. 11:1)
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Heb. 11•  (Heb. 11)
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for instruction.
2 Tim. 2:25• 25In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; (2 Tim. 2:25)
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Deut. 4:36• 36Out of heaven he made thee to hear his voice, that he might instruct thee: and upon earth he showed thee his great fire; and thou heardest his words out of the midst of the fire. (Deut. 4:36)
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Neh. 9:20• 20Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst. (Neh. 9:20)
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Psa. 119:9,11• 9BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
 11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. (Psa. 119:9,11)
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Matt. 13:52• 52Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old. (Matt. 13:52)
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Acts 18:25• 25This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. (Acts 18:25)
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Rom. 2:20• 20An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law. (Rom. 2:20)
• The Scriptures are the permanent expression of the mind and will of God furnished as such with His authority. They are His expression of His own thoughts. (“2 Timothy 3” by J.N. Darby)
• It is not only therefore that the Scriptures contain, but they also are the truth; and they are thus absolutely infallible, and, as such, have attached to them God's authority because they are the expression of His own mind. (article #86523)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Every scripture is divinely inspired, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;

W. Kelly Translation

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Everya scripture [is] God-inspired, andb profitable for teaching, for convictionc, for correction, for instruction that is in righteousness;

WK Translation Notes

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First, it is important to observe that the subject of the opening sentence is anarthrous. The sense therefore is not "all," but "every," scripture. If the article had been inserted, the words which follow would have predicated that which is said of the known existing body of holy writ. The absence of it has the effect of so characterizing every part of the inspired word to come, as well as extant. Is it scripture? Then it is God-inspired and profitable, etc.
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The versions and critics of reputation differ somewhat where the unexpressed but necessarily implied copula should be inserted. It is not always seen that this is a comparatively slight difference. The substantial sense abides. The RV prefers to render it, "Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable...." The KJV with others have, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable..." I have no doubt it is more correctly translated "Every scripture (is) God-inspired and profitable..." The apostle asserts inspiration to God and profitableness about scripture; whereas, according to the Revisers, divine inspiration is assumed, and its profit seems rather awkwardly asserted, "is also profitable."
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The Greek witnesses differ slightly as to the form of the word.