2 Timothy 3:17 Man of God = the usualy term for a spokesman of God, a prophet or a preacher. Here it seems to include more than just a reference to Timothy, and more than just "preachers" but generic meaning "human beings." Coffman. [See Lenski's quote on these two verses. ] Perfect = Complete, competent, sufficient, fitted, Thoroughly furnished = thoroughly equipped. "The word is used of documents which were completely outfitted, or of a wagon which was completely outfitted or of a completely outfitted resuce boat. Point: Paul says that by using the Scriptures the "man of God" is thoroughly equipped to do his job. Therefore, he must stick with the Holy Scriptures without adding to it or taking away. [See study on Inspiration of the Bible.] Matthew 4:4;Matthew 19:5 John 10:34-36 Matthew 22:29 Luke 24:25