II Timothy 3:17
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so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
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man of God--(See on Ti1 6:11). perfect, throughly furnished--Greek, "thoroughly perfected," and so "perfect." The man of God is perfectly accoutred out of Scripture for his work, whether he be a minister (compare Ti2 4:2 with Ti2 3:16) or a spiritual layman. No oral tradition is needed to be added. Next: 2 Timothy Chapter 4
Open source ↗3:17 Paul makes it clear that salvation (3:15) results in godliness (see Gal 1:4; 5:16-26; Eph 2:8-10).
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So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,
I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work.