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2 Timothy 2:15

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

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ASV

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

KJV

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

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13 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
σπούδασονspoudasondo hastenG4704 →
σεαυτὸνseautonyourselfG4771 →
δόκιμονdokimonapprovedG1384 →
παραστῆσαιparastēsaito presentG3936 →
τῷtō<the>G3588 →
θεῷ,theōto GodG2316 →
ἐργάτηνergatēna workmanG2040 →
ἀνεπαίσχυντον,anepaischuntonnot ashamed,G422 →
ὀρθοτομοῦνταorthotomountaaccurately handlingG3718 →
τὸνtontheG3588 →
λόγονlogonwordG3056 →
τῆςtēs<the>G3588 →
ἀληθείας.¶alētheiasof truth.G225 →

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1 Thessalonians 2:4Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.2 Peter 1:10Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,1 Timothy 4:6By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.1 Timothy 4:12Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.2 Corinthians 10:18For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.2 Corinthians 5:9So we aspire to please Him, whether we are here in this body or away from it.1 Timothy 4:12–16Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.Galatians 1:10Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.2 Peter 3:14Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.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.2 Peter 1:15And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.Hebrews 5:11–14We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing.Ephesians 1:13And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,Romans 14:18For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.2 Corinthians 3:6And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.Hebrews 4:11Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.1 Thessalonians 5:14And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.1 Corinthians 2:6Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.

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