2 Timothy 3:16 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

every Writing [is] God-breathed, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for setting aright, for instruction that [is] in righteousness,

English ASV

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness.

English Amplified

Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience, [and] for training in righteousness (in holy living, in conformity to God's will in thought, purpose, and action),

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Every Scripture is God-breathed (given by His inspiration) and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience, [and] for training in righteousness (in holy living, in conformity to God's will in thought, purpose, and action),

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

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

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness,

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Every scripture [is] divinely inspired, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;

English EASY 2024

Everything that is written in the Bible comes from God's Spirit. It helps us in many ways. The Bible teaches us what is true. It warns us when we are doing wrong things. It shows us what is right. It teaches us how to live good lives.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

All Scripture is given by God. And all Scripture is useful for teaching and for showing people what is wrong in their lives. It is useful for correcting faults and teaching the right way to live.

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

English GNT (Good News Translation)

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults, and giving instruction for right living,

English God's Word - GW 1995

Every Scripture passage is inspired by God. All of them are useful for teaching, pointing out errors, correcting people, and training them for a life that has God's approval.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness,

English KJV 1611

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

English LSB

All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness,

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

God has breathed life into all of Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right.

English NIV

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

English NKJ 1982

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,

English NLT

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

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.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens us out and helps us do what is right.

English Tyndale 1537

For all scripture given by inspiration of God, is profitable to teach, to improve, to inform,(amend) and to instruct in righteousness,

2 Timothy 3:16 — Compare Translations