¹⁶ All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,¹⁷that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

¹⁴But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it¹⁵and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.¹⁶ All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,¹⁷that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

¹⁵Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart

¹ My son, do not forget my teaching,

but let your heart keep my commandments,

²for length of days and years of life

and peace they will add to you.