2 Timothy 2:15
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
Majority Standard Bible
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In Context
16But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
Cross References
Mark 4:33With many such parables Jesus spoke the word to them, to the extent that they could understand.
John 21:15When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
Acts 20:27For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.
Romans 16:10Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
1 Corinthians 3:1Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual, but as worldly—as infants in Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
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 →