2 Timothy 3:16-17 states the Scriptures are profitable for ____.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 states the Scriptures are profitable for ____.

• A. Wisdom, Knowledge, and Understanding
• B. Doctrine, Reproof, and Instruction in Righteousness
• C. Doctrine, Reproof, Correction, and Guidance in Righteousness
• D. Doctrine, Reproof, Correction, and Instruction in Righteousness

Answer: (C)

Scripture is profitable for four purposes: doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness. Doctrine teaches sound truth; reproof exposes where we’re going wrong; correction puts us back on the right path; and instruction in righteousness trains us to live in a godly, upright way. The verse uses the exact phrase “instruction in righteousness,” and the whole list is meant to equip the believer for every good work. Among the options, the choice that fully reflects this fourfold purpose is the one that includes Doctrine, Reproof, Correction, and Instruction in Righteousness. Variants that replace “instruction” with “guidance” or omit “correction” don’t match the Scripture’s complete set.

Scripture is profitable for four purposes: doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness. Doctrine teaches sound truth; reproof exposes where we’re going wrong; correction puts us back on the right path; and instruction in righteousness trains us to live in a godly, upright way. The verse uses the exact phrase “instruction in righteousness,” and the whole list is meant to equip the believer for every good work. Among the options, the choice that fully reflects this fourfold purpose is the one that includes Doctrine, Reproof, Correction, and Instruction in Righteousness. Variants that replace “instruction” with “guidance” or omit “correction” don’t match the Scripture’s complete set.