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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 no prophecy was ever brought by will of man, but [holy] men spoke from God, moved by [the] Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1:21)
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Rom. 15:4• 4For as many things as were written before were written for our instruction, that through endurance and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope. (Rom. 15:4)

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2 Sam. 23:2•  (2 Sam. 23:2)
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Matt. 21:42• 42{i}Jesus says to them,{/i} Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, this was made the corner-stone: of Jehovah this is, and it is marvellous in our eyes. (Matt. 21:42)
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Matt. 22:31‑32,43• 31{i}But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read what was spoken to you by God, saying,{/i}
 32{i}I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not God of [the] dead, but of [the] living.{/i}
 43{i}He says to them, How then does David in Spirit call him Lord, saying,{/i} (Matt. 22:31‑32,43)
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Matt. 26:54,56• 54{i}How then should the scriptures be fulfilled that thus it must be?{/i}
 56{i}But all this is come to pass that the scriptures of the prophets may be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left him and fled.{/i} (Matt. 26:54,56)
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Mark 12:24,36• 24{i}And Jesus answering said to them,{/i} Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God.
 36{i}[for] David himself said [speaking] in the Holy Spirit,{/i} Jehovah said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. (Mark 12:24,36)
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John 10:35• 35If he called them gods to whom the word of God came (and the scripture cannot be broken), (John 10:35)
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Acts 1:16• 16Brethren, it was needful that the Scripture should be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spake before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became guide to those that took Jesus. (Acts 1:16)
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Acts 28:25• 25And being disagreed one with another they left, Paul having said one word, Well spoke the Holy Spirit through Isaiah unto our fathers, (Acts 28:25)
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Rom. 3:2• 2Much in every way; for, first, because they were entrusted with the oracles of God. (Rom. 3:2)
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Rom. 15:4• 4For as many things as were written before were written for our instruction, that through endurance and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope. (Rom. 15:4)
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Gal. 3:8• 8And the scripture foreseeing that God would justify the nations by faith, announced beforehand to Abraham: “In thee shall all the nations be blessed.” (Gal. 3:8)
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Heb. 3:7• 7Wherefore even as the Holy Spirit saith, Today, if ye will hear his voice, (Heb. 3:7)
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Heb. 4:12• 12For living [is] the word of God, and effectual, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge heart's thoughts and intents. (Heb. 4:12)
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2 Peter 1:19‑21• 19And we have the prophetic word firmer, to which ye do well in paying heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawn and a morning star arise in your hearts;
 20knowing this first that no prophecy of scripture is of its own interpretation,
 21for no prophecy was ever brought by will of man, but [holy] men spoke from God, moved by [the] Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 1:19‑21)
and is.
Psa. 19:7‑11•  (Psa. 19:7‑11)
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Psa. 119:97‑104,130•  (Psa. 119:97‑104,130)
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Mic. 2:7•  (Mic. 2:7)
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Acts 20:20,27• 20how I kept back nothing of what is profitable, so as not to announce to you and to teach you publicly, and from house to house,
 27For I shrank not from announcing to you all the counsel of God. (Acts 20:20,27)
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1 Cor. 12:7• 7But to each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for profit. (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, unto work of ministry, unto edifying of the body of the Christ,
 13until we all arrive at the unity of the faith and of the full knowledge of the Son of God, at a full-grown man, at [the] measure of [the] stature of the fullness of the Christ;
 14that we may no longer be babes, tossed and carried about by every wind of doctrine in the sleight of men, in craftiness for the scheming of error,
 15but, holding the truth in love, let us grow up unto him in all things, who is the head, Christ,
 16from whom all the body, being fitted together and compacted by every joint of supply, according to [the] working in [the] measure of each one part, worketh the increase of the body for edifying of itself in love. (Eph. 4:11‑16)
for doctrine.
2 Tim. 3:10• 10But thou hast followed closely my teaching, course, purpose, faith, long-suffering, love, patience, (2 Tim. 3:10)
for reproof.
2 Tim. 4:2• 2preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; convict, rebuke, encourage with all long-suffering and doctrine. (2 Tim. 4:2)
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Prov. 6:23•  (Prov. 6:23)
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Prov. 15:10,31•  (Prov. 15:10,31)
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John 3:20• 20For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, and cometh not unto the light lest his works should be convicted; (John 3:20)
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Eph. 5:11‑13• 11and have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness but rather also reprove;
 12for the things in secret done by them it is shameful even to speak of,
 13but all of them, when reproved by the light, are made manifest; for everything that maketh manifest is light. (Eph. 5:11‑13)
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Heb. 11:1• 1Now faith is substance of [things] hoped for, demonstration 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, if haply God may give them repentance unto acknowledgment of truth, (2 Tim. 2:25)
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Deut. 4:36•  (Deut. 4:36)
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Neh. 9:20•  (Neh. 9:20)
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Psa. 119:9,11•  (Psa. 119:9,11)
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Matt. 13:52• 52{i}And he said to them, For this reason every scribe discipled to the kingdom of the heavens is like a man [that is] a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old.{/i} (Matt. 13:52)
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Acts 18:25• 25He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and being fervent in his spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, knowing only the baptism of John; (Acts 18:25)
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Rom. 2:20• 20an instructor of foolish, a teacher of babes, having 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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a
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.