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"...and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."

This states quite clearly that WITHOUT scripture, man CANNOT BE thoroughly and completely equipped for all good works. But these actual words of scripture do not indicate that NOTHING ELSE is necessary in order to be thoroughly equipped.

My momma fed me 3 meals a day - but in order that my nutrition might be complete, she gave me a vitamin pill.
The vitamin pill was essential to my complete nutrition, but so were the 3 meals!

Same with scripture - it is essential - thats all this passage can ever mean (UNLESS YOU ADD WORDS TO IT THAT ARE NOT PRESENT).

The bible nowhere states that scripture is sufficient in order to be perfected.

In fact, millions of Christians over the centuries observed the sabbath in huge church buildings that did not have loudpeakers. They may never have heard or read the bible (many were illiterate), but instead only heard preaching about what is in the Word. And I am sure many of them are saints in heaven - never having heard or read the actual word.

"perfect, throughly furnished"

This states clearly that nothing besides scripture is necessary! How can you ignore that?