2 Timothy 3:17

Ver. 17. Then follows the practical aim and result of this profitableness, when turned to proper account: in order that the man of God may be perfect (ἄρτιος, aptus in officio, Bengel; every way complete), thoroughly furnished for every good work. This explains more fully what is meant by ἄρτιος denoting one who, by the study of the Scripture, and the intimate acquaintance thereby obtained with the mind and Spirit of God, is well equipped for every good work to which he may be called. The minister of God's word should be this in a pre-eminent sense; what should be found generally in such as can be called men of God, should be found more especially in him. And we can scarcely doubt the apostle had persons of that class peculiarly in view: in an emphatic sense, they are men of God; but the expression is not to be limited to such it must be extended in a measure to all true believers in Christ (see at 1 Timothy 6:11).