2 Timothy 3:16

The Passion Translation

God has transmitted his very substance into every Scripture, for it is God-breathed. It will empower you by its instruction and correction, giving you the strength to take the right direction and lead you deeper into the path of godliness.

Cross References

Psalm 119:11

I consider your Word to be my greatest treasure, and I treasure it in my heart to keep me from committing sin’s treason against you.

Psalm 119:130

Break open your Word within me until revelation-light shines out! Those with open hearts are given insight into your plans.

Psalm 119:9

How can a young man stay pure? Only by living in the Word of God and walking in its truth.

Proverbs 15:10

Severe punishment awaits the one who turns away from the truth, and those who rebel against correction will die.

Proverbs 15:31

Accepting constructive criticism opens your heart to the path of life, making you right at home among the wise.

Proverbs 6:23

For truth is a bright beam of light shining into every area of your life, instructing and correcting you to discover the ways to godly living.

Matthew 13:52

He responded, “Every scholar of the Scriptures, who is instructed in the ways of heaven’s kingdom realm, is like a wealthy home owner with his house filled with treasures both new and old.”

Matthew 21:42

Jesus said to them, “Haven’t you ever read the Scripture that says: The very stone the builder rejected as flawed has now become the most important cornerstone. This was the Lord’s plan — isn’t it marvelous to behold?

Matthew 22:43

Then Jesus said to them, “How is it that David, inspired by the Holy Spirit, could call his son the Lord? For didn’t he say:

Matthew 26:54

But that would thwart the prophetic plan of God. For it has been written that it would happen this way.”

Matthew 26:56

But all of this fulfills the prophecies of the Scriptures.” At that point all of his disciples ran away and abandoned him.

Mark 12:24

Jesus answered them, “You are mistaken because your hearts are not filled with the revelation of the Scriptures or the power of God.

Mark 12:36

Yet it was David, inspired by the Holy Spirit, who sang: Yahweh said to my Lord, ‘Sit near me in the place of authority until I subdue all your enemies under Your feet.’

John 10:35

So if those who have the message of the Scriptures are said to be ‘gods,’ then why would you accuse me of blasphemy?

John 3:20

So the wicked hate the Light and try to hide from it, for the Light fully exposes their lives.

Acts 1:16

“Fellow believers, the Scripture David prophesied by the Holy Spirit concerning Judas had to be fulfilled. Judas betrayed our Lord Jesus and led the mob to the garden to arrest him.

Acts 18:25

had accepted Jesus, and had been taught about the Lord. He was spiritually passionate for Jesus and a convincing teacher, although he only knew about the baptism of John.

Acts 20:20

You know how I’ve taught you in public meetings and in your homes, and that I’ve not held anything back from you that would help you grow.

Acts 20:27

because I’ve taught you everything I could about God’s eternal plan and I’ve held nothing back.

Acts 28:25

still unable to agree among themselves. They were about to leave when Paul made one last statement to them: “The Holy Spirit stated it well when he spoke to your ancestors through the prophet Isaiah:

Romans 15:4

Whatever was written beforehand is meant to instruct us in how to live. The Scriptures impart to us encouragement and inspiration so that we can live in hope and endure all things.

Romans 2:20

You are confident that you are a true teacher of the foolish and immature, all because you have the treasury of truth and knowledge in the law of Moses.

Romans 3:2

Actually, there are numerous advantages. Most important, God distinguished the Jews from all other people by entrusting them with the revelation of his prophetic promises.

Romans 4:23

And this declaration was not just spoken over Abraham,

1 Corinthians 12:7

Each believer is given continuous revelation by the Holy Spirit to benefit not just himself but all.

Galatians 3:8

And the Scripture prophesied that on the basis of faith God would declare gentiles to be righteous. God announced the good news ahead of time to Abraham: “Through your example of faith, all the nations will be blessed!”

2 Timothy 2:25

Then with meekness you’ll be able to carefully enlighten those who argue with you so they can see God’s gracious gift of repentance and be brought to the truth.

2 Timothy 4:2

proclaim the Word of God and stand upon it no matter what! Rise to the occasion and preach when it is convenient and when it is not. Preach in the full expression of the Holy Spirit —with wisdom and patience as you instruct and teach the people.

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith brings our hopes into reality and becomes the foundation needed to acquire the things we long for. It is all the evidence required to prove what is still unseen.

Hebrews 3:7

This is why the Holy Spirit says, “If only you would listen to his voice this day!

Hebrews 4:12

For we have the living Word of God, which is full of energy, like a two-mouthed sword. It will even penetrate to the very core of our being where soul and spirit, bone and marrow meet! It interprets and reveals the true thoughts and secret motives of our hearts.