"Every God-breathed writing is also useful..." (Part 2)

I want to further explain why I think that my translation (and that of the ASV) best fits the overall context of 1 Timothy 3:14–17.

In verse 14–15, we read (NRSV), "But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it, and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus."

Timothy is reminded that he was taught the "sacred writings" from his childhood and that they instructed him for salvation. Now the author goes on to point out an additional use of these sacred writings. These very same writings (now called "God-breathed") not only instruct people for salvation but they are "also useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."

In the even larger context (3:10–17) Timothy is being charged to not waver in the face of persecution by giving into the deceitful teachings of the imposters. Instead, he is to continue in what he has learned and firmly believed. Not only will he enjoy salvation but he will be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

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"Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: that the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work." (2 Tim 3:16–17, ASV)

See: https://www.billmounce.com/greek-dictionary/kai