3:16 All Scripture. The Old Testament (v. 15 note).

breathed out by God. This is one of the most important expressions in the New Testament of the doctrine of the divine inspiration of Scripture. The Bible has been breathed out by the Spirit of God (2 Pet. 1:21). God is the source and ultimate Author of Scripture. Though written by human authors, Scripture nevertheless has the full weight of His authority. See theological note “The Authority of Scripture.”