Bible Strands
2 Timothy 3:17
so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Timothy, his young protégé, from prison, closing a letter that has warned him about the character of the last days.
The words — ἄρτιος (artios) means "fit, equipped," not merely "complete" in an abstract sense but "suitable for the task at hand."
The thread — The same logic runs through 2 Timothy 2:21 (a cleansed vessel is "useful to the Master"), 2 Corinthians 9:8 (God makes grace abound so you "have all you need"), and Ephesians 2:10 (created in Christ "to do good works" God prepared in advance).
Why it lands — It ties the value of Scripture directly to readiness for action; the measure of engagement is not what you know but whether you are equipped to do.
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The Greek words
King James Version
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Cross-references
- 2 Timothy 2:21 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.
- 2 Corinthians 9:8 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.
- Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
- 1 Timothy 6:11 But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
- Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
- Titus 2:14 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.
- Acts 9:36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
- Titus 3:1 Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,
- Nehemiah 2:18 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.
- Psalms 119:98 Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.