2 Timothy 3:16 (BSB)

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

From 2 Timothy 3. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on 2 Timothy 3:16

• John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on 2 Timothy 3:1-17: CHAPTER 3 2 Timothy 3:1-7 1. This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come: 1. Illhud autem scito, quod in exremis diebus instabunt tempora periculosa (vel. gravia) 2. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 2. Erunt enim homines sui amantes, avari, fastuosi, superbi, maledici, parentibus immorigeri, ingrati, impii, 3.
• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on 2 Timothy 3:10-17: 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 (Ti2 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...
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on 2 Timothy 3:16: That the man of God may be perfect,.... By the man of God may be meant everyone that in a special relation belongs to God; who is chosen by God the Father, redeemed by the Son, and called by the Spirit; but more especially a minister of the Gospel; for as it was usual to call a prophet under the Old Testament by this name...
• Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on 2 Timothy 3:16: Verse 16. All Scripture. This properly refers to the Old Testament, and should not be applied to any part of the New Testament, unless it can be shown that that part was then written, and was included under the general name of the Scriptures. Comp. . But it includes the whole of the Old Testament, and is the solemn testimony of Paul that it was all inspired.