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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: God allowing things in our lives |
Bible Note: Hi, Cheri... Thank you for your thoughts. As a father, I've given my children healthy food, when what they really wanted was cake, candy, or ice cream. They made it clear that they thought I was a cruel parent indeed for my failure to always give them what they thought they needed! Sometimes the child lacks sufficient understanding to properly distinguish between a piece of bread and a stone. The point of Christ's statement in Matthew 7:9-11 is the assurance we can have that God will wisely provide what is best for us. In Him, Doc |