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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: What does the bible mean when it claims to be "inspired or "God breathed" in 2 Timothy 3:16? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Mrs. Kurian! 2 Timothy 3:16 is simply stating that Scripture has God as it's ultimate source. It was not the product of man's thoughts or imagination, but God's Spirit. 2 Peter makes this even clearer. In 2 Pet. 1:16, Peter writes, "We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty." Indeed, he writes in 2 Pet. 1:20-21: "Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. 21 For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit." This last passage simply affirms that Scripture is never the product of the writers will, but of God's will. The Holy Spirit works through them in such a way that what they say and write orginates with God, not with them. Thus, Scripture is without error and perfect because God is perfect. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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