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 Related theme

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 Related theme

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 Related theme

Titus 2:14 says Christ purifies a people zealous for good works — the very good works Scripture equips us to perform.

Titus 3:1 Parallel

Titus 3:1 urges readiness for every good work, matching the thorough equipping for good works in this verse.

Hebrews 10:24 Related theme

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 Related theme

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.

James 1:4 Parallel

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 Related theme

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.