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2 Timothy 3:13-17 All writings are surely written
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1. 2 Timothy 3:13-17 All writings are surely written

2. Oracle of Delphi
Confirmation bias

Confirmation bias is present in the prophecy of the Oracle of Delphi in response to the Greek Croesus, King of Lydia, rich from the gold at Sardus (mentioned in the book of Revelation in the Bible as one of the seven churches of ancient times).

Croesus, King of Lydia, wanted to know if he should go to war against Persia under Cyrus the Great (conqueror of Babylon, the morning after Daniel interpreted the handwriting on the wall). The Oracle of Delphi told Croesus that "if he went to war, a great empire would be destroyed". Like many humans, Croesus heard what he wanted to hear. He went to war, and his great empire was destroyed (as well as himself). Herodotus.

The ancient Greek word " Κροῖσος""Croesus".

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3. Prophecy and profits
Verse routeMatthew 11:13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. [kjv]
Verse routeπαντες γαρ οι προφηται και ο νομος εως ιωαννου επροφητευσαν [gnt]

The ancient Greek word "προφήτης""speaker for a god". Paul continues with "prophecy" and "tongues". In English, the word for "prophet" and "profit" have the same sound. These words are sometimes used to make puns. The Greek words, however, are different.
Verse route1 Corinthians 14:6 Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine? [kjv]
Verse route νυν δε αδελφοι εαν ελθω προς υμας γλωσσαις λαλων τι υμας ωφελησω εαν μη υμιν λαλησω η εν αποκαλυψει η εν γνωσει η εν προφητεια η εν διδαχη [gnt]



 
Why did the IRS audit the church?



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4. 2 Timothy 3:13-17 Context
Verse route2 Timothy 3:13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. [kjv]
Verse route3:14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; [kjv]
Verse route3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. [kjv]
Verse route3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [kjv]
Verse route3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. [kjv]


5. 2 Timothy 3:13-17 All writings are surely written
Verse route2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [kjv]
Verse routeπασα γραφη θεοπνευστος και ωφελιμος προς διδασκαλιαν προς ελεγμον προς επανορθωσιν προς παιδειαν την εν δικαιοσυνη [gnt]
Verse routeomnis scriptura divinitus inspirata etdocendumarguendumcorrigendumerudiendumiustitia [v]

Writings
The KJV (King James Version) translation, like many other English translations, is based on the Latin Vulgate and not the original Greek.

The key word is the Greek word translated as "profitable". There is no explicit verb in the verse and the next verse has one Greek letter that is interpreted as a verb. The English "for" is more absolute than the Greek "to" or "towards".
There were disputed books such as James, Hebrews and Barnabas. Some were accepted into the canon as scripture. Some were excluded.

6. Strongs - profitable

7. Usage - profitable
*G5623 *15 ὠφελέω (o-fel-eh'-o) : from the same as G5622; to be useful, i.e. to benefit:--advantage, better, prevail, profit.
*G5624 *4 ὠφέλιμος (o-fel'-ee-mos) : from a form of G3786; helpful or serviceable, i.e. advantageous:--profit(-able).
Word usage per chapter Words: ωφελει=4 ωφελειται ωφελειτε ωφεληθεισα ωφεληθης=2 ωφεληθησαν ωφεληθησεται ωφελησει ωφελησεν ωφελησω ωφελιμα ωφελιμος=3 ωφελουμαι

When this Greek word for "profit" is used as a verb, the objective function is stated or clear. This Greek word for "profit" as a noun (or noun adjective) is used only 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus. In these cases, the objective function may not be stated nor is it always clear. These uses as a noun are in the three letters to pastors which are often disputed as to authorship. For the sake of argument, it is assumed here that Paul wrote these letters. Let us look at the idea of "profit" in general and then look at the three verses in the GNT (Greek New Testament) in which this Greek word for "profit" is used.

8. Profit
The English word "profit", in the fields of computer science and business (and other fields) has the same trade-offs as the Greek word when analyzed in that some objective function must be stated or assumed. That objective function is to, within constraints, be maximized or minimized. In doing so, there is a wide latitude for misrepresentation or deception. Some people will use the following argument. This, it may cost you more to make that profit than the profit itself.

9. Profits and riches

Do not go into business with someone for a share of the profits if they are the ones keeping the books. Sam Snyder

That is, there will never be any profits to share.

Reply to people with who have ideas on how he can make a lot of money with his farm.

I can't afford to be that rich. Sam Snyder

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10. The stomach for a gut feeling
Verse routeEphesians 1:8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; [kjv]
Verse routeης επερισσευσεν εις ημας εν παση σοφια και φρονησει [gnt]

Here is a comparison. The ancient Greek word "φρόνιμος""sensible, mindful" and comes from the ancient Greek word "φρήν""midriff, stomach". A "sensible" approach requires that trade-offs be made.

In relating to his Greek audience, Paul will use the Greek word for "wise" in the sense that they would know it. Jesus, however, does not use the Greek word for "wise" in a good sense. Instead, Jesus uses the word for "prudent" in a positive manner.

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11. Wise and foolish
Many English translations slide the meaning. Why? Here is one example.
Verse routeMatthew 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. [kjv]
Verse route25:2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. [kjv]
Verse routeπεντε δε εξ αυτων ησαν μωραι και πεντε φρονιμοι [gnt]

Logical head knowledge: "σοφός""clever, cunning" as in "wisdom". Intuitive gut feeling: "φρόνιμος""sensible, mindful" as in "gut feeling". The Greek for "foolish" is that of being "childish".

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12. Economic order quantity
There are many problems for which an objective function can be specified but that the constraints are such that one must make trade-offs. The EOQ (Economic Order Quantity) model from management science was developed by Ford W. Harris in 1913, later expanded.

13. EOQ build
 ▶ 
 + 
 - 
 1 Order cost 
 2 Holding cost 
 3 Both costs 
 4 Total cost 
 5 Flat region 

Notice that there are cost for everything. A profit can be made for each possible trade-off. Thus, all are profitable to some extent but some choices are more profitable than others.

14. 1 Timothy 4:8 Exercise restraint
Verse route1 Timothy 4:8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. [kjv]
Verse routeη γαρ σωματικη γυμνασια προς ολιγον εστιν ωφελιμος η δε ευσεβεια προς παντα ωφελιμος εστιν επαγγελιαν εχουσα ζωης της νυν και της μελλουσης [gnt]

Is "bodily" "exercise" "profitable"? What is the objective function? None is provided but one might be inferred.

Is "godliness" "profitable"? What is the objective function? This is added at the end as a "promise".

The reasoning is similar to that attributed to Aristotle and pointed out as a deception of "begging the question" or "assuming the conclusion". In the case of this verse, what Paul is claiming is "begging the question" in that he is assuming an objective function (for the latter claim) and then using it to support the claim of "profitable". Logically, then, this verse does not really say anything important.

15. 1 Timothy 4:8
 All 
KJV: For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
Greek: η γαρ σωματικη γυμνασια προς ολιγον εστιν ωφελιμος η δε ευσεβεια προς παντα ωφελιμος εστιν επαγγελιαν εχουσα ζωης της νυν και της μελλουσης

16. Exercise
Verse routePsalms 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. [kjv]
Verse routeητοιμασας ενωπιον μου τραπεζαν εξ εναντιας των θλιβοντων με ελιπανας εν ελαιω την κεφαλην μου και το ποτηριον σου μεθυσκον ως κρατιστον [lxx]

When your cup "runneth" over, you are not really getting exercise. Here are some ways to get exercise.
  • Run your mouth.
  • Jump to conclusions.
  • Take leaps of faith.
  • Push your luck.
  • Carry things too far.
  • Dodge responsibilities.
  • Exercise restraint.

  • You get the idea. There are many sayings that use exercise terminology but are not actually about physical exercise.

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    17. Titus 3:8
    Verse routeTitus 3:8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. [kjv]
    Verse routeπιστος ο λογος και περι τουτων βουλομαι σε διαβεβαιουσθαι ινα φροντιζωσιν καλων εργων προιστασθαι οι πεπιστευκοτες θεω ταυτα εστιν καλα και ωφελιμα τοις ανθρωποις [gnt]

    How is the verse changed if the last part "These things are good and profitable to men" is omitted?

    What does Paul mean in that last part? The dative case here needs additional English words to clarify the meaning. Does Paul have a history of using unnecessary words? Does Paul have a history of being unclear in what he is saying?

    18. Titus 3:8
       Titus 3:8 
     All 
    KJV: This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
    Greek: πιστος ο λογος και περι τουτων βουλομαι σε διαβεβαιουσθαι ινα φροντιζωσιν καλων εργων προιστασθαι οι πεπιστευκοτες τω θεω ταυτα εστιν τα καλα και ωφελιμα τοις ανθρωποις
    Latin: fidelis sermo est et de his volo te confirmare ut curent bonis operibus praeesse qui credunt Deo haec sunt bona et utilia hominibus

    19. Reflexive deception
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. [kjv]
    Verse routeπονηροι δε ανθρωποι και γοητες προκοψουσιν επι το χειρον πλανωντες και πλανωμενοι [gnt]
    Verse routemaliseductorespeius erranteserrorem … [v]
    Verse routeubilaiairzjaiairzjandans. [got]

    Deceiver and deceivedTimothy was Bishop of Ephesus. In 2 Timothy 3:13, Paul warns Timothy of "evil" men "deceiving" and "being deceived". The word for "evil" appears to be that of being burdened down with the cares and concerns of this world.

    Deception can be reflexive in that one may start to believe one's own lies. This often happens when, in deceiving others, one starts to believe the deception being used.

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    20. Vladimir Lenin
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. [kjv]
    Verse routeπονηροι δε ανθρωποι και γοητες προκοψουσιν επι το χειρον πλανωντες και πλανωμενοι [gnt]

    Notice that the evil men are deceiving others but, apparently, and reflexively, deceiving themselves. Can deception be done be burdening down people with burdens that may not be necessary?

    A lie told often enough becomes the truth. Vladimir Lenin (Russian revolutionary and politician)

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    21. Evil
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. [kjv]
    Verse routeπονηροι δε ανθρωποι και γοητες προκοψουσιν επι το χειρον πλανωντες και πλανωμενοι [gnt]

    The Greek for "evil" is that of "oppression".

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    The Greek for "deceiving" and "deceived" is that of "wandering" or "deviation" as in the word for "planet" as a "wandering star".

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    22. 2 Timothy 3:13
     All 
    KJV: But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
    Greek: πονηροι δε ανθρωποι και γοητες προκοψουσιν επι το χειρον πλανωντες και πλανωμενοι
    Latin: mali autem homines et seductores proficient in peius errantes et in errorem mittentes
    Wycliffe: But yuele men and disseyueris schulen encreese in to worse, errynge, and sendinge in to errour.
    Gothic: ith ubilai mannans jah liutai theihand du wairsizin, airzjai jah airzjandans.

    23. 2 Timothy 3:14
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; [kjv]
    Verse routeσυ δε μενε εν οις εμαθες και επιστωθης ειδως παρα τινων εμαθες [gnt]

    The Greek for "continue" is that of "abide" or "remain" is the word used in the Meno Paradox.

    Why does it matter through whom one learned something?

    Provide examples of Jesus saying that one should believe what he said because it was him saying it.

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    24. 2 Timothy 3:14
     All 
    KJV: But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
    Greek: συ δε μενε εν οις εμαθες και επιστωθης ειδως παρα τινος τινων εμαθες

    25. 2 Timothy 3:15
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. [kjv]
    Verse routeκαι οτι απο βρεφους ιερα γραμματα οιδας τα δυναμενα σε σοφισαι εις σωτηριαν δια πιστεως της εν χριστω ιησου [gnt]

    The word for "child" is that of a "newborn infant" or "fetus". The Greek had only one word for both of these. Timothy had been brought up this way by his mother starting in the womb. The ancient Greek word "βρέφος""unborn baby, baby, infant".

    Discuss: Does knowing something since one was a child make that something true?

    26. 2 Timothy 3:15 Words
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. [kjv]
    Verse routeκαι οτι απο βρεφους ιερα γραμματα οιδας τα δυναμενα σε σοφισαι εις σωτηριαν δια πιστεως της εν χριστω ιησου [gnt]

    The "holy scriptures" appear to be what is called the OT (Old Testament) as the NT (New Testament) did not exist in written form at this time.

    The Greek for "able" is that of "potentiality". These "holy scriptures" are not "able" but, rather, have the "potential" to do what is stated.

    27. 2 Timothy 3:15
     All 
    KJV: And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
    Greek: και οτι απο βρεφους τα ιερα γραμματα οιδας τα δυναμενα σε σοφισαι εις σωτηριαν δια πιστεως της εν χριστω ιησου

    28. 2 Timothy 3:16 This sentence no verb
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [kjv]


    29. 2 Timothy 3:16
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [kjv]
    Verse routeπασα γραφη θεοπνευστος και ωφελιμος προς διδασκαλιαν προς ελεγμον προς επανορθωσιν προς παιδειαν την εν δικαιοσυνη [gnt]
    Verse routeomnis scriptura divinitus inspirata etdocendumarguendumcorrigendumerudiendumiustitia [v]


    30. 2 Timothy 3:16 Profitable
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [kjv]
    Verse routeπασα γραφη θεοπνευστος και ωφελιμος προς διδασκαλιαν προς ελεγμον προς επανορθωσιν προς παιδειαν την εν δικαιοσυνη [gnt]
    Verse routeomnis scriptura divinitus inspirata etdocendumarguendumcorrigendumerudiendumiustitia [v]

    Writings


    31. A reproof on the use of the word reproof
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [kjv]
    Verse routeπασα γραφη θεοπνευστος και ωφελιμος προς διδασκαλιαν προς ελεγμον προς επανορθωσιν προς παιδειαν την εν δικαιοσυνη [gnt]
    Verse routeomnis scriptura divinitus inspirata etdocendumarguendumcorrigendumerudiendumiustitia [v]

    No! No! No!!Many people assume that all scripture is good for "reproof" as in good for "admonishing" someone.
    The Greek word translated as "reproof" meant more of an "argument of disproof" as in nicely showing someone the error in their reasoning using "evidence". The Latin Vulgate word is "argumentum""argument, evidence, proof",

    The Greek word for "refutation" is part of the title of the work by Aristotle called Sophistic Refutations.

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    32. 2 Timothy 3:16 Profitable
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [kjv]
    Verse routeπασα γραφη θεοπνευστος και ωφελιμος προς διδασκαλιαν προς ελεγμον προς επανορθωσιν προς παιδειαν την εν δικαιοσυνη [gnt]
    Verse routeomnis scriptura divinitus inspirata etdocendumarguendumcorrigendumerudiendumiustitia [v]

    The Greek for "profitable" is that of "helpful". In context, it could be "profitable".

    33. 2 Timothy 3:16 Instruction
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [kjv]
    Verse routeπασα γραφη θεοπνευστος και ωφελιμος προς διδασκαλιαν προς ελεγμον προς επανορθωσιν προς παιδειαν την εν δικαιοσυνη [gnt]
    Verse routeomnis scriptura divinitus inspirata etdocendumarguendumcorrigendumerudiendumiustitia [v]

    The word for "instruction" is the same word for "little child" or "servant" or "student" depending on context. Jesus, Paul, John, etc., use this word for "little child" as that of a "believer" of any age.

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    34. 2 Timothy 3:16 Righteousness
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [kjv]
    Verse routeπασα γραφη θεοπνευστος και ωφελιμος προς διδασκαλιαν προς ελεγμον προς επανορθωσιν προς παιδειαν την εν δικαιοσυνη [gnt]
    Verse routeomnis scriptura divinitus inspirata etdocendumarguendumcorrigendumerudiendumiustitia [v]

    The Greek word "righteousness" is that of doing what is "right" and, as such, is often ambiguous. Which is it? The Latin word is that of "justice".

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    35. 2 Timothy 3:16 Scripture
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [kjv]
    Verse routeπασα γραφη θεοπνευστος και ωφελιμος προς διδασκαλιαν προς ελεγμον προς επανορθωσιν προς παιδειαν την εν δικαιοσυνη [gnt]
    Verse routeomnis scriptura divinitus inspirata etdocendumarguendumcorrigendumerudiendumiustitia [v]

    Some Greek manuscripts add the "and" which changes the meaning of the text. The "is given by" is inferred in the English assuming the "and" should be present.

    The Greek for "all" means "everything" in the domain of discussion.

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    36. 2 Timothy 3:16 Scripture
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [kjv]
    Verse routeπασα γραφη θεοπνευστος και ωφελιμος προς διδασκαλιαν προς ελεγμον προς επανορθωσιν προς παιδειαν την εν δικαιοσυνη [gnt]
    Verse routeomnis scriptura divinitus inspirata etdocendumarguendumcorrigendumerudiendumiustitia [v]

    The only "scripture" at the time were the "holy writings" of the OT. The NT in written form does not appear to have existed at that time.

    Can one justify changing "all scripture" as in "all writing" that is "inspired by God" to include writing that would happen in the future?

    Discuss: How does selecting which writing to include or exclude in the "holy scriptures" influence the meaning of this verse?

    37. 2 Timothy 3:16 Profit
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [kjv]
    Verse routeπασα γραφη θεοπνευστος και ωφελιμος προς διδασκαλιαν προς ελεγμον προς επανορθωσιν προς παιδειαν την εν δικαιοσυνη [gnt]
    Verse routeomnis scriptura divinitus inspirata etdocendumarguendumcorrigendumerudiendumiustitia [v]

    Since "profit" depends on an objective function and is rarely absolute, the following are both true statements as paraphrases of the above. What exactly is being said? Who decides?

    38. 2 Timothy 3:16
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [kjv]
    Verse routeπασα γραφη θεοπνευστος και ωφελιμος προς διδασκαλιαν προς ελεγμον προς επανορθωσιν προς παιδειαν την εν δικαιοσυνη [gnt]
    Verse routeomnis scriptura divinitus inspirata etdocendumarguendumcorrigendumerudiendumiustitia [v]

    Instead of generalizing something that is nebulous and leaving it to the opinion of the leader (or false leader) to determine the objective function and what is the "profit", why not just state outright the "profit" and "objective function"? That is, this verse can be misinterpreted or misconstrued in the same way as the following.

    39. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [kjv]

    Verse route3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. [kjv]

    The "inspiration of God" is, in the Greek, "God breathed". The "breathed" is the word used at Pentecost.

    Discuss: What are the differences and implications in the following translations? Which translation is more open to deception, wandering off-track, improper inferences, etc.?

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    40. 2 Timothy 3:16
     All 
    KJV: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
    Greek: πασα γραφη θεοπνευστος και ωφελιμος προς διδασκαλιαν προς ελεγχον ελεγμον προς επανορθωσιν προς παιδειαν την εν δικαιοσυνη
    Latin: omnis scriptura divinitus inspirata et utilis ad docendum ad arguendum ad corrigendum ad erudiendum in iustitia
    Wycliffe: For al scripture inspirid of God is profitable to teche, to repreue, to chastice, to lerne in riytwisnes, that the man of God be parfit, lerud to al good werk.
    Geneva: For the whole Scripture is giuen by inspiration of God, and is profitable to teache, to conuince, to correct, and to instruct in righteousnesse,
    Luther: Denn alle Schrift, von Gott eingegeben, ist nutze zur Lehre, zur Strafe, zur Besserung, zur Züchtigung in der Gerechtigkeit,

    41. Commandments and laws
     ▶ 
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     - 
     1 God's laws 
     2 Man's added laws 
     3 Fulfill 
    If one violates man's additions to God's law, has one violated the whole/entire law?

    Does "all scripture" include man's additions to God's law?
    Greek has several words that, in the English, may be translated as "fulfill" or "fill full" and usually involves adding.

    42. 2 Timothy 3:17
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. [kjv]
    Verse routeινα αρτιος η ο του θεου ανθρωπος προς παν εργον αγαθον εξηρτισμενος [gnt]

    This word for "complete" as in "even" is used only here in the GNT and not in the LXX (Septuagint). Did Paul intend to make a mathematical analogy to even as complete (female believer analogies) and odd as lacking (male false teacher analogies)?

    43. 2 Timothy 3:17
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. [kjv]
    Verse routeινα αρτιος η ο του θεου ανθρωπος προς παν εργον αγαθον εξηρτισμενος [gnt]

    The ancient Greek word "ἄρτιος""complete" as in an "even number" being complete. An "odd number" was considered lacking or extravagant. Note the following.

    44. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [kjv]
    Verse route3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. [kjv]

    As an informal mathematical proof resulting in a complete or even result, consider the following paraphrase.

    Paraphrase: For all scripture such that that scripture is God-breathed, that scripture is helpful for ... such that the man of God is complete/even, ready to accomplish any good work.
    One common thread in the laundry list of sins of the last days appears to be that of a breakdown in relationships within the body of believers.

    45. Strongs - equipped

    46. Usage - equipped
    *G1822 *2 ἐξαρτίζω (ex-ar-tid'-zo) : from G1537 and a derivative of G739; to finish out (time); figuratively, to equip fully (a teacher):--accomplish, thoroughly furnish.
    Word usage per chapter Words: εξαρτισαι εξηρτισμενος


    47. 2 Timothy 3:17
     All 
    KJV: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
    Greek: ινα αρτιος η ο του θεου ανθρωπος προς παν εργον αγαθον εξηρτισμενος

    48. Acts 21:5
    Verse routeActs 21:5 And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed. [kjv]
    Verse routeοτε δε εγενετο εξαρτισαι ημας τας ημερας εξελθοντες επορευομεθα προπεμποντων ημας παντων συν γυναιξιν και τεκνοις εως εξω της πολεως και θεντες τα γονατα επι τον αιγιαλον προσευξαμενοι [gnt]


    49. Acts 21:5
       Acts 21:5 
     All 
    KJV: And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.
    Greek: οτε δε εγενετο ημας εξαρτισαι ημας τας ημερας εξελθοντες επορευομεθα προπεμποντων ημας παντων συν γυναιξιν και τεκνοις εως εξω της πολεως και θεντες τα γονατα επι τον αιγιαλον προσηυξαμεθα προσευξαμενοι

    50. All inspired scripture: security analysis
    Verse route2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [kjv]

    Which translation is more open to deception, wandering off-track, improper inferences, etc.? A security analysis looks at how an assumed meaning can be exploited by some for their own advantage.

    The KJV and Latin contain the "and". However, the Greek word for "and" is not present in some early Greek manuscripts which changes the meaning of the words. New Testament text and translation commentary. p. 676. Phillip W. Comfort. Tyndale House Publishers. 2008. In such cases, one should investigate the implications for both possibilities and make decisions accordingly.

    51. Bus stop analogy
    State College bus route


    52. Babylon
    How did Babylon fall so quickly after Daniel and the Writing on the Wall?
    Reported by Herodotus.

    53. Encryption
    Proper encryption is hard to break.

    Solution: Find a way to get into the system before the encryption is done (e.g., at the keyboard level, etc.).

    54. General method
    General method: Get into the system upstream. Those believing this appear to fit the description of the captivated women in the house.

    Information sign More: 2 Timothy 3:1-12 Silly women in the she shed

    55. Thoughts
    Deceivers try to get upstream.
    Nine dots puzzle
    Some pastors appear to use modern psychology ideas and techniques to plant ideas or dots that help people connect the dots to come to the ideas that that pastor has decided the congregation should reach.

    56. Prisoners
    The best way to keep a prisoner from escaping is to make sure he never knows he's in prison. Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881), author of Crime and punishment.

    Russian: Фёдор Михайлович Достоевский (1821-1881)
    Analogy: The best way to keep people separated (rooted up, loosed, judged) from the love of Christ is to not let them know they have separated themselves from the love of Christ. One way: Convince the people that nothing can separate them from the love of Christ. Therefore, they do not need to worry about anything.

    Many are "happy" in the "abyss", "pit", "ditch", "wide area" as in better together, all in the same boat/vote, etc.

    Human beings are born with different capacities. If they are free, they are not equal. And if they are equal, they are not free. Alexander Solzhenitsyn.

    Information sign More: Romans 8: Battle cry separation for the love of Christ (part 1)
    Information sign More: Romans 8: Battle cry separation for the love of Christ (part 2)
    Information sign More: Matthew 14:21-36 The all in one boat fallacy and deception
    Information sign More: Blind goats and prison pits in Matthew
    Information sign More: Matthew 10: 28-31 Taking care of the sparrows

    57. Solution
    One solution to this problem is to recognize that fault tolerant error correcting interpretations are needed.

    These method have been studied in computation and information theory. The primary idea is that redundancy can be used both to detect and (help) correct errors in data transmission.

    Future topic Details are left as a future topic.

    Historical Bible example: At least two witnesses are needed.

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