2 Timothy 3:15-17

All Scripture Is Breathed Out by God

¹⁵ and how _a from childhood you have been acquainted with _b the sacred writings, _c which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. ¹⁶ _d All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, ¹⁷ that _e the man of God ₁ may be competent, _f equipped _g for every good work.

1. Cross References
   Ephesians 6:4
   Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
   2 Timothy 1:5
   I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.
   
2. Cross References
   John 5:39
   You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me.
   
3. Cross References
   Psalms 119:99
   I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.
   
4. Cross References
   Romans 15:4
   For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
   2 Peter 1:20 - 21
   Knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation.
   
5. Cross References
   1 Timothy 6:11
   But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.
   
6. Cross References
   Luke 6:40
   A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.
   
7. Cross References
   2 Timothy 2:21
   Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.