2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
2 Timothy 2:15 is verse of the day number 248 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “Rightly dividing the word”. It comes from 2 Timothy 2, and 10 other passages connected to it are listed below.
2 Timothy 2:15 in other translations
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.
American Standard Version (ASV)
2 Timothy 2:15 in context
2 Timothy 2:12–18 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.
12If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
13If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
14Of 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.
15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
17And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
18Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
Cross-references for 2 Timothy 2:15
Passages most often linked to 2 Timothy 2:15, strongest connections first.
But 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.
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
If 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.
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
Let 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. Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. …
Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
For 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.
But 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.
Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.
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