^{14 Ref} But you remain in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them.

^{15 Ref} From infancy, you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

^{16 Ref} Every writing inspired by God{literally, God-breathed} is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction which is in righteousness,

^{17 Ref} that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.