The Pulpit and the Reading-Desk
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction…


John Wesley said to one of his followers, who urged upon him the deficiencies of some of the clergy, as a cause of separation, "If you have nothing but chaff from the pulpit, you are abundantly fed with the finest of the wheat from the desk."



Parallel Verses
KJV: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

WEB: Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,




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