Bible verses for children
Scripture equips people for a good life.
2 Timothy 3:16
Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,
2 Timothy 3:16 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
God-breathed expresses Scripture’s inspiration from God. Teaching, correction and instruction help people grow towards righteousness. These words do not give someone permission to use the Bible to humiliate or control others.
Ask how a passage teaches or corrects you, while reading it carefully in its setting.
Talk about it
How can correction help someone grow without shaming them?
A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
Second Timothy 3:14–17 connects Scripture’s inspiration with its usefulness and the aim of being equipped for good work. Verse 17 completes the thought, keeping its purpose practical rather than merely argumentative.
Read together · 2 Timothy 3:16–17
Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
A simple prayer +
God, use our learning to equip us for goodness. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.