2 Timothy 3:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 3:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 3:17 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. throughly...: or, perfected" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 3:17 — KJV
“That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. throughly...: or, perfected”
— 2 Timothy 3:17 (KJV)
2 Timothy 3:17 in Context — About the Book of 2 Timothy
2 Timothy is Paul's last letter, written on death row — a father's final charge to his son in the faith. Fan your gift into flame; God gave a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not fear. All Scripture is God-breathed. I have fought the good fight; I have kept the faith.
Cross-References for 2 Timothy 3:17
“But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:17: god, may, good
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:17: god, may, perfect
“Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. whereas: or, wherein”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:17: god, may, good
“Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:17: god, may, good
“But thou shalt have a perfect and just weight, a perfect and just measure shalt thou have: that thy days may be lengthened in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 3:17: god, may, perfect
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