Timothy 3:16, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, (G2315) and is profitable (G5624) for doctrine, (G1319) for reproof, (G1650) for correction, (G1882) for instruction (G3809) in righteousness: (G1343).
Doctrine: What's right
Reproof: What's not right
Correction: How to get it right
Instruction: How to stay right
I will not make a blanket statement that 2 Timothy 3:16 is applicable to all scripture, rather it is in most cases. IMO, 2 Peter 1 an example of its applicability and deals mostly with “Instruction.”
2 Peter 1:1, “Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:” doctrine
2 Peter 1:2, “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,” Instruction
2 Peter 1:3, “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:” Instruction
2 Peter 1:4, “Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” Correction/ Instruction
2 Peter 1:5, “And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;” Instruction
2 Peter 1:6, “And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;” Instruction
2 Peter 1:7, “And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. “ Instruction
2 Peter 1:8, “For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Reproof
2 Peter 1:9, “But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.” Reproof
2 Peter 1:10, “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:” Instruction
2 Peter 1:11, “For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” Instruction
2 Peter 1:12, “Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.” Correction/ Instruction
G2315 - From G2316 and a presumed derivative of G4154; divinely breathed in: - given by inspiration of God.
G5624 - From a form of G3786; helpful or serviceable, that is, advantageous: - profit (-able).
G1319 - From G1320; instruction (the function or the information): - doctrine, learning, teaching.
G1650 - From G1651; proof, conviction: - evidence, reproof.
G1882 - From a compound of G1909 and G461; a straightening up again, that is, (figuratively) rectification (reformation): - correction.
G3809 - From G3811; tutorage, that is, education or training; by implication disciplinary correction: - chastening, chastisement, instruction, nurture.
G1343 - From G1342; equity (of character or act); specifically (Christian) justification: - righteousness.
Doctrine: What's right
Reproof: What's not right
Correction: How to get it right
Instruction: How to stay right
I will not make a blanket statement that 2 Timothy 3:16 is applicable to all scripture, rather it is in most cases. IMO, 2 Peter 1 an example of its applicability and deals mostly with “Instruction.”
2 Peter 1:1, “Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:” doctrine
2 Peter 1:2, “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,” Instruction
2 Peter 1:3, “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:” Instruction
2 Peter 1:4, “Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” Correction/ Instruction
2 Peter 1:5, “And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;” Instruction
2 Peter 1:6, “And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;” Instruction
2 Peter 1:7, “And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. “ Instruction
2 Peter 1:8, “For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Reproof
2 Peter 1:9, “But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.” Reproof
2 Peter 1:10, “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:” Instruction
2 Peter 1:11, “For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” Instruction
2 Peter 1:12, “Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.” Correction/ Instruction
G2315 - From G2316 and a presumed derivative of G4154; divinely breathed in: - given by inspiration of God.
G5624 - From a form of G3786; helpful or serviceable, that is, advantageous: - profit (-able).
G1319 - From G1320; instruction (the function or the information): - doctrine, learning, teaching.
G1650 - From G1651; proof, conviction: - evidence, reproof.
G1882 - From a compound of G1909 and G461; a straightening up again, that is, (figuratively) rectification (reformation): - correction.
G3809 - From G3811; tutorage, that is, education or training; by implication disciplinary correction: - chastening, chastisement, instruction, nurture.
G1343 - From G1342; equity (of character or act); specifically (Christian) justification: - righteousness.
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