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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]; |
Subject: Paul our pattern to follow, not Jesus? |
Bible Note: Please remember that using ALL CAPITAL LETTERS IS CONSIDERED SHOUTING and is not good manners on the internet. You wish to exclude Jesus as your example to follow and I say do so at your own peril. You already know what Paul said, you have quoted it, we have discussed it: "Be imitators of me as I am of Christ" so is Paul one to emulate? Yes, but not the only one. Are you asking me "Do I have to be like Jesus?" Are you asking "Can I ignore Jesus?" Hear the Word of the Lord, that others have already brought to your attention: 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; God is telling you to not ignore any of His Scripture. Are you suggesting that although God saw fit to include these portions that were not written by Paul, you see fit to remove them, and ignore them? The Bible does not give you that permission, to discard as unimportant any portion of it. I believe you would be wrong to select a portion of the Scriptures and say "this is all I need." Love in Christ, Mark |