2 Timothy 3:17 (YLT)

Passage

that the man of God may be fitted--for every good work having been completed.

Nearby Context

2 Timothy 3:15 and because from a babe the Holy Writings thou hast known, which are able to make thee wise--to salvation, through faith that <FI>is<Fi> in Christ Jesus;

2 Timothy 3:16 every Writing <FI>is<Fi> God-breathed, and profitable for teaching, for conviction, for setting aright, for instruction that <FI>is<Fi> in righteousness,

2 Timothy 3:17 that the man of God may be fitted--for every good work having been completed.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "fitted--for", "good", "having", "been", and "completed". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "fitted--for" and "good", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The prior verse says "every Writing FI is Fi God-breathed and...", giving immediate footing for "fitted--for" and "good". In 2 Timothy context, the local focus is Christ, faith, and discipleship.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "fitted--for" and "good" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.