KJV King James Version
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
VERSE STUDY • KJV
2 Timothy 2:15
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
WEB World English Bible
Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
ASV American Standard Version
Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
be diligent to present thyself approved to God—a workman irreproachable, rightly dividing the word of the truth;
Surrounding context — 2 Timothy 2
12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with [him]: if we deny [him], he also will deny us:
13 If we believe not, [yet] he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
14 Of these things put [them] in remembrance, charging [them] before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, [but] to the subverting of the hearers.
15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16 But shun profane [and] vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
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σπούδασονG4704 · spoudazōbe eagerσεαυτὸνG4771 · suyouδόκιμονG1384 · dokimostestedπαραστῆσαιG3936 · paristēmito stand byτῷG3588 · hothe/this/whoθεῷ,G2316 · theosGodἐργάτηνG2040 · ergatēsworkerἀνεπαίσχυντον,G422 · anepaischuntosunashamedὀρθοτομοῦνταG3718 · orthotomeōto cut straightτὸνG3588 · hothe/this/whoλόγονG3056 · logoswordτῆςG3588 · hothe/this/whoἀληθείας.¶G225 · alētheiatruth
Cross-references
1 Thessalonians 2:4But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.2 Peter 1:10Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:1 Timothy 4:6If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.2 Corinthians 10:18For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.2 Corinthians 5:9Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.1 Timothy 4:12-16Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.2 Peter 3:14Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.Galatians 1:10For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.2 Corinthians 4:2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.2 Peter 1:15Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.Hebrews 5:11-14Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.Ephesians 1:13In whom ye also [trusted], after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,Hebrews 4:11Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.2 Corinthians 3:6Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.Romans 14:18For he that in these things serveth Christ [is] acceptable to God, and approved of men.1 Thessalonians 5:14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men].1 Corinthians 2:6Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:Matthew 13:52Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe [which is] instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man [that is] an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure [things] new and old.
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