Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Timothy 3:16
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2 Timothy3:16
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God , and is profitable for doctrine , for reproof , for correction , for instruction in righteousness o.
Scripture signifies no more than writing. Some therefore translate this Text thus, All scripture which is inspired of God, not all writings but all the books of the Old Testament is [non-Latin text not transcribed], this is expounded by Peter, 2 Pet. 1.20, 21. for the prophesie came not in old time by the will of man; but holy men of God spake, as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
And it is profitable to instruct us in all propositions of Truth, which we need believe in order to Salvation.
[non-Latin text not transcribed], to convince us either of any Truth, that we may believe it without any haesitation, or of any sin that we may be humbled for it, without any extenuation.
For Reproof or Correction or Reformation, to reprove us in what we are to be reproved, to correct us in any Error, to shew us the way to bring us to rights and to reform us.
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