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NASB | 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 3:16 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]; |
Bible Question: Concerning the book of Job, how did the writer get the information about the conversation in heaven between God and the Devil? They obviously were not there to observe and listen. |
Bible Answer: I think 2 Peter 1:20-21 gives us an insight into this very good question, where it says "...for no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God". While this narrative in the book of Job is not, strictly speaking, prophecy, it was, nevertheless, given to the writer by God through the Holy Spirit to be recorded into words, which we now have for our edification and understanding. I believe this passage is in the Scriptures to help us understand that, although Satan is powerful and destructive, he is still under the authority of Almighty God and nothing can happen to us apart from He allowing it. For the Christian, these tests, or trials, are for our ultimate betterment. Look at how Job fared at the end of the book. |