2 Timothy 3:17
ContextNET © | that the person dedicated to God 1 may be capable 2 and equipped for every good work. |
NIV © | so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. |
NASB © | so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. |
NLT © | It is God’s way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do. |
MSG © | Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us. |
BBE © | So that the man of God may be complete, trained and made ready for every good work. |
NRSV © | so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. |
NKJV © | that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. |
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NET © | that the person dedicated to God 1 may be capable 2 and equipped for every good work. |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Grk “the man of God,” but ἄνθρωπος (anqrwpos) is most likely used here in a generic sense, referring to both men and women. 2 tn This word is positioned for special emphasis; it carries the sense of “complete, competent, able to meet all demands.” |