2 Timothy 2:15

Translations

Modern

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

Traditional

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Literal

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a workman unashamed, straightly cutting the word of truth.

Latin

Sollicite cura teipsum probabilem exhibere Deo, operarium inconfusibilem, recte tractantem verbum veritatis.

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English

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

Notes

2 Timothy 2:15

accurately handles the word of truth: The Berean Standard Bible connects this verse to interpreting the gospel teachings correctly. Another possibility is that the apostle Timothy should remain focused on his teaching ministry and avoid getting involved in the arguments of false teachers (see 1 Timothy 1:4; 2 Timothy 2:16).

2 Timothy 2:14–26

Timothy must focus on Paul's teaching and avoid the teachings and behavior of false teachers 2:8–13. The false teachings were probably similar to those in 1 Timothy 6:20–21.

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And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

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