16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: …
And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 10-17)Here the apostle, to confirm Timothy in that way wherein he walked, I. Sets before him his own example, which Timothy had been an eye-witness of, having long attended Paul (2 Tim. 3:10): Thou hast fully known my doctrine . The more fully we know the doctrine of Christ and the apostles, the more closely we shall cleave to it; the reason why many sit loose to it is because they do not fully know it.…
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