2 Timothy 3:17 “so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good…”

2 Timothy 3:17

so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

World English Bible

that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

American Standard Version

that the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work.

Geneva Bible 1599

That the man of God may be absolute, being made perfect vnto all good workes.

Darby Translation

that the man of God may be complete, fully fitted to every good work.

Young's Literal Translation

that the man of God may be fitted — for every good work having been completed.

Bible in Basic English

So that the man of God may be complete, trained and made ready for every good work.

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Cross references

“the man”

1 Timothy 6:11 Psalm 119:98–100

1 Timothy 6:11 · BSB

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Psalm 119:98–100 · BSB

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.

“throughly furnished”

2 Timothy 2:21 2 Corinthians 9:8 Ephesians 2:10 Hebrews 10:24 Titus 2:14 Acts 9:36

2 Timothy 2:21 · BSB

So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

2 Corinthians 9:8 · BSB

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Ephesians 2:10 · BSB

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

Hebrews 10:24 · BSB

And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.

Titus 2:14 · BSB

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Acts 9:36 · BSB

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

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