2 Timothy 3:17

17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:17 in Other Translations

KJV
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
ESV
17 that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.
NLT
17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
MSG
17 Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us.
CSB
17 so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:17 In-Context

15 and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Cross References 2

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or "that you, a man of God,"
Scripture quoted by permission.  Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®.  NIV®.  Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica.  All rights reserved worldwide.