2 Timothy 3:17
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Cross-references
2 Timothy 2:21 echoes being prepared for every good work — reinforcing the same goal of usefulness and readiness that 2 Timothy 3:17 describes.
Psalm 119:98-100 shows God's commands giving wisdom beyond human teachers — illustrating the thorough equipping Scripture provides for every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8 promises God enables abounding in every good work — complementing the equipping purpose of Scripture in 2 Timothy 3:17.
Ephesians 2:10 explicitly states we are created for good works, showing the same purpose Scripture equips us to fulfill.
Titus 2:14 says Christ purifies a people zealous for good works — the very good works Scripture equips us to perform.
Titus 3:1 urges readiness for every good work, matching the thorough equipping for good works in this verse.
Hebrews 10:24 calls believers to stir up one another to love and good works — the same good works Scripture prepares us to do.
Romans 15:4 explicitly says Scripture was written for our learning and hope, directly linking to its purpose of equipping for good works.
In 1 Timothy 5:10, the same phrase 'every good work' lists specific deeds—illustrating what being equipped for good works looks like.
In James 1:4, patience produces being 'perfect and complete'—the same concept of thorough spiritual maturity needed for good works.
1 Timothy 6:11 calls the 'man of God' to pursue righteousness and godliness — showing the virtues that the equipping for good work in 2 Timothy 3:17 produces.