2 Timothy 2:15
Give diligence, thyself, approved, to present unto God,—a workman not to be put to shame, skillfully handling the word of truth.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
16But, the profane pratings, shun; for, unto more ungodliness, will they force themselves on;
Cross References
Mark 4:33And, with many such parables as these, was he speaking unto them the word,—according as they were able to hear;
John 21:15When, therefore, they had broken their fast, Jesus saith unto Simon Peter—Simon, son of John! lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him—Yea, Lord! thou, knowest that I am fond of thee, he saith unto him—Be feeding my lambs.
Acts 20:27for I have not shrunk from announcing all the counsel of God unto you.
Romans 16:10Salute Apelles, the approved in Christ. Salute them of [the household of] Aristobulus.
1 Corinthians 3:1I, therefore, brethren, have not been able to speak unto you, as unto men of the Spirit, but as unto men of the flesh—as unto babes in Christ:—
2 Corinthians 4:2But have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully,—but, by the manifestation of the truth, commending ourselves unto every conscience of men, 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 →