Cross references

2 Timothy 3:16

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

2 Timothy 3:16 BSB

2 Timothy 3:16 has 41 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 41 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Romans 15:4 (269 votes) and Hebrews 4:12 (225 votes). 57 other verses point back to it. It links with 26 other books, from Exodus 35 to 2 Peter 1.

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Which verses does 2 Timothy 3:16 point to?

The 20 strongest of 41, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. Romans 15:4269 votes

    For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

  2. Hebrews 4:12225 votes

    For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

  3. We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation. …

  4. Mark 12:24120 votes

    Jesus said to them, “Aren’t you mistaken, because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God?

  5. The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. …

  6. Psalm 119:992 votes

    How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.

  7. For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

  8. Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

  9. Psalm 119:1181 votes

    I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.

  10. Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. …

  11. He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

  12. John 3:2023 votes

    Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.

  13. Acts 20:2023 votes

Which verses point to 2 Timothy 3:16?

The 10 strongest of 57.