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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: who are the authors of the books of the bible???? old testament and new testament |
Bible Answer: Pande: The Bible was written over a period of approximately two thousand years by some fifty human authors, including kings, fishermen, physicians, military leaders, statesmen, tax collectors, tentmakers, farmers and a host of others. The Old Testament (or Old Covenant) contains 39 books and was written in the Hebrew language, with small portions inscribed in Aramaic. The earliest book, probably Job, dates from the age of the patriarchs and possibly can be dated circa 2,000 B.C. The final book of the Old Testament is Malachi, written in the fifth century before Christ. Among its notable authors are Moses, David, Solomon and Isaiah...... The New Testament (or New Covenant) contains 27 books and was written in the Greek of the common people, the language of the marketplace. It is called Koine Greek. Possibly the earliest of the New Testament books is the Epistle of James, the Lord's half brother, written circa 45 A.D.; while the final contribution is the Apocalypse, or Revelation, of John, written in exile on the rock quarry island of Patmos around A.D. 96. Outstanding among New Testament authors are Paul, Luke, John, Matthew and Mark. Some of the human writers of the Bible remain anonymous to this day, but the Bible teaches [2 Timothy 3:16] that all Scripture is inspired, that it literally proceeds from the breath of God Himself. If you own either a good reference or study Bible, you will find an introductory page or two to each book of the Bible which usually includes information of what is known, or not known, about its author. For brevity's sake, I have not attempted to treat your question exhaustively but have given only a general overview of this most precious book of books and its human authors. --Hank |