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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: I need a bible References on this question? Is God's Word to be taken literally? I know the answer is Yes, I need a bible verse to go with this? |
Bible Answer: Hi Truecalling, Yes, God's Word is to be taken literally- in context! The best verse I can think of is 2 Tim. 3:16-17: "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work." I believe God intends for His Word to be taken as literal- because it is His Word. However, we cannot ignore context nor the fact that we must interpret scripture using the same basic rules that govern any literature. Who is speaking? Who was the passage written to? What is being written about? So, the answer is yes, with certain qualifications. I hope this helps:-) BradK |