2 Timothy 3:16

New Living Translation

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:2

“The Spirit of the Lord speaks through me; his words are upon my tongue.

Nehemiah 9:20

You sent your good Spirit to instruct them, and you did not stop giving them manna from heaven or water for their thirst.

Psalm 119:11

I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Psalm 119:130

The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand.

Psalm 119:9

How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word.

Proverbs 15:10

Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined; whoever hates correction will die.

Proverbs 15:31

If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.

Proverbs 6:23

For their command is a lamp and their instruction a light; their corrective discipline is the way to life.

Micah 2:7

Should you talk that way, O family of Israel? Will the Lord’s Spirit have patience with such behavior? If you would do what is right, you would find my words comforting.

Zephaniah 3:2

No one can tell it anything; it refuses all correction. It does not trust in the Lord or draw near to its God.

Matthew 13:52

Then he added, “Every teacher of religious law who becomes a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a homeowner who brings from his storeroom new gems of truth as well as old.”

Matthew 21:42

Then Jesus asked them, “Didn’t you ever read this in the Scriptures? ‘The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing, and it is wonderful to see.’

Matthew 22:43

Jesus responded, “Then why does David, speaking under the inspiration of the Spirit, call the Messiah ‘my Lord’? For David said,

Matthew 26:54

But if I did, how would the Scriptures be fulfilled that describe what must happen now?”

Matthew 26:56

But this is all happening to fulfill the words of the prophets as recorded in the Scriptures.” At that point, all the disciples deserted him and fled.

Mark 12:24

Jesus replied, “Your mistake is that you don’t know the Scriptures, and you don’t know the power of God.

Mark 12:36

For David himself, speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, said, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, Sit in the place of honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies beneath your feet.’

John 10:35

And you know that the Scriptures cannot be altered. So if those people who received God’s message were called ‘gods,’

John 3:20

All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed.

Acts 1:16

“Brothers,” he said, “the Scriptures had to be fulfilled concerning Judas, who guided those who arrested Jesus. This was predicted long ago by the Holy Spirit, speaking through King David.

Acts 18:25

He had been taught the way of the Lord, and he taught others about Jesus with an enthusiastic spirit and with accuracy. However, he knew only about John’s baptism.

Acts 20:20

I never shrank back from telling you what you needed to hear, either publicly or in your homes.

Acts 20:27

for I didn’t shrink from declaring all that God wants you to know.

Acts 28:25

And after they had argued back and forth among themselves, they left with this final word from Paul: “The Holy Spirit was right when he said to your ancestors through Isaiah the prophet,

Romans 15:4

Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.

Romans 2:20

You think you can instruct the ignorant and teach children the ways of God. For you are certain that God’s law gives you complete knowledge and truth.

Romans 3:2

Yes, there are great benefits! First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the whole revelation of God.

Romans 4:23

And when God counted him as righteous, it wasn’t just for Abraham’s benefit. It was recorded

1 Corinthians 12:7

A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.

Galatians 3:8

What’s more, the Scriptures looked forward to this time when God would make the Gentiles right in his sight because of their faith. God proclaimed this good news to Abraham long ago when he said, “All nations will be blessed through you.”

Deuteronomy 29:29

“The Lord our God has secrets known to no one. We are not accountable for them, but we and our children are accountable forever for all that he has revealed to us, so that we may obey all the terms of these instructions.

Deuteronomy 4:36

He let you hear his voice from heaven so he could instruct you. He let you see his great fire here on earth so he could speak to you from it.

2 Timothy 2:25

Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.

Hebrews 11:1

Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.

Hebrews 3:7

That is why the Holy Spirit says, “Today when you hear his voice,

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.