2 Timothy 2:15
Make sure you work hard so you can present yourself to God and gain his approval. Be a worker that doesn't need to be embarrassed, using the word of truth correctly.
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In Context
16Avoid pointless chatter because people who do this are heading away from God.
Cross References
Mark 4:33Jesus used many of these illustrated stories when he spoke to the people so they would understand as much as they could.
John 21:15After breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he replied, “you know I love you.” “Take care of my lambs,” Jesus told him.
Acts 20:27I didn't hesitate to tell you everything God wants you to know.
Romans 16:10My greetings to Apelles, a trustworthy man in Christ. Greetings to Aristobulus's family,
1 Corinthians 3:1My brothers and sisters, I couldn't talk with you as spiritual believers, but as worldly people—like baby Christians.
2 Corinthians 4:2But we have given up secret, shameful acts. We don't behave in deceitful ways and we don't distort the word of God. We demonstrate who we are by revealing the truth before God so everybody can decide in their own minds.
Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 2:15-19
Cautions against Error. ( a. d. 66.) 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 show 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 Hymenæus and Philetus; 18 Who concerning the truth have… Read the whole commentary →