2 Timothy 2:15

KJV1611 – Modern English

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

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Other Translations

  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Give diligence{G4704} to present{G3936} thyself{G4572} approved{G1384} unto God,{G2316} a workman{G2040} that needeth not to be ashamed,{G422} handling aright{G3718} the word{G3056} of truth.{G225}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Study{G4704}{(G5657)} to shew{G3936}{(G5658)} thyself{G4572} approved{G1384} unto God{G2316}, a workman{G2040} that needeth not to be ashamed{G422}, rightly dividing{G3718}{(G5723)} the word{G3056} of truth{G225}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Study to shewe thy silfe laudable vnto god a workman yt nedeth not to be a shamed dividynge the worde of trueth iustly.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Study to shewe thy selfe vnto God a laudable workman, that nedeth not to be ashamed, deuydynge the worde of trueth iustly.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Studie to shewe thy selfe approued vnto God, a workeman that needeth not to be ashamed, diuiding the worde of trueth aright.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Studie to shewe thy selfe approued vnto God, a workman not to be ashamed, rightlie deuidyng the worde of trueth.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    be diligent to present thyself approved to God -- a workman irreproachable, rightly dividing the word of the truth;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Let it be your care to get the approval of God, as a workman who has no cause for shame, giving the true word in the right way.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Pet 1:10 : 10 Therefore, brethren, be diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you do these things, you shall never fall:
  • 2 Pet 1:15 : 15 Moreover, I will make every effort that you may always remember these things after my departure.
  • 2 Cor 10:18 : 18 For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
  • 2 Cor 5:9 : 9 Therefore we strive, that whether present or absent, we may be pleasing to him.
  • 1 Thess 2:4 : 4 But as we were allowed by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who tests our hearts.
  • Acts 20:27 : 27 For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.
  • 2 Cor 4:2 : 2 But have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
  • 2 Pet 3:14 : 14 Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for such things, be diligent that you may be found by him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
  • Gal 1:10 : 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
  • Eph 1:13 : 13 In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
  • Heb 5:11-14 : 11 Of whom we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God; you have come to need milk and not solid food. 13 For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a baby. 14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
  • Jas 1:18 : 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.
  • 1 Thess 5:14 : 14 Now we exhort you, brothers, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.
  • 1 Tim 4:6 : 6 If you remind the brethren of these things, you shall be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of good doctrine, to which you have attained.
  • 1 Tim 4:12-16 : 12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the elders. 15 Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all. 16 Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine; continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
  • 2 Cor 3:6 : 6 Who also made us able ministers of the new covenant; not of the letter, but of the Spirit: for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
  • Acts 2:22 : 22 Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know:
  • Heb 4:11 : 11 Let us therefore labor to enter into that rest, lest anyone fall after the same example of unbelief.
  • Rom 16:10 : 10 Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.
  • 1 Cor 2:6 : 6 However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nothing.
  • Rom 14:18 : 18 For anyone who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.
  • Luke 12:42 : 42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?
  • John 21:15-17 : 15 When they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me more than these? He said to him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said to him, Feed my lambs. 16 He said to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me? He said to him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said to him, Feed my sheep. 17 He said to him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me? Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, Do you love me? And he said to him, Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. Jesus said to him, Feed my sheep.
  • Matt 13:52 : 52 He said to them, Therefore every teacher of the law who is instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.
  • 1 Cor 3:1-2 : 1 And I, brothers, could not speak to you as to spiritual, but as to carnal, even as to infants in Christ. 2 I have fed you with milk, and not with solid food: for until now you were not able to bear it, neither yet now are you able.
  • 2 Cor 6:3-4 : 3 Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry may not be blamed: 4 But in all things commending ourselves as the ministers of God: in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
  • Mark 4:33 : 33 And with many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    14 Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to argue about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.

  • 1 Tim 4:15-16
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    15 Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all.

    16 Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine; continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

  • 2 Tim 2:16
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    16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.

  • Titus 2:7-8
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    7 In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, sincerity,

    8 Sound speech that cannot be condemned; that he who is of the opposite side may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.

  • 2 Tim 3:14-17
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    14 But continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them;

    15 And that from childhood you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

    16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,

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  • 1 Tim 4:6-7
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    6 If you remind the brethren of these things, you shall be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of good doctrine, to which you have attained.

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  • 1 Thess 4:11-12
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    11 And that you study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

    12 That you may walk honestly toward those who are outside, and that you may have lack of nothing.

  • Titus 2:10
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    10 Not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

  • 2 Tim 2:21
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    21 Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

  • 2 Cor 4:2
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    2 But have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

  • Titus 2:15
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    15 Speak these things, and exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.

  • 2 Tim 4:5
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    5 But be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

  • 1 Tim 6:20
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    20 O Timothy, guard what has been committed to your trust, avoiding profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge;

  • 2 Tim 2:4-7
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    4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.

    5 And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

    6 The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops.

    7 Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.

  • Phil 1:10
    72%

    10 So that you may approve things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense until the day of Christ;

  • 2 Tim 2:2
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    2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

  • 2 Tim 2:24-25
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    24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,

    25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth,

  • 2 John 1:8
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    8 Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we have worked for, but that we may receive a full reward.

  • Titus 2:1
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    1 But speak the things that are fitting for sound doctrine:

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    2 Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and exhort with all patience and teaching.

  • Jas 1:22
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    22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

  • 1 Tim 6:5
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    5 Useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.

  • 2 Pet 1:12
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    12 Therefore I will not be negligent to always remind you of these things, though you know them and are established in the present truth.

  • 2 Pet 3:14
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    14 Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for such things, be diligent that you may be found by him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

  • Phil 2:15
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    15 That you may be blameless and harmless, children of God, without fault, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world;

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3 Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry may not be blamed:

  • Titus 3:8
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    8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

  • Col 1:29
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    29 To this end I also labor, striving according to his working, which works mightily in me.

  • Eph 5:10
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    10 Finding out what is acceptable to the Lord.

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    14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth.

  • Col 1:10
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    10 That you might walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing him, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

  • 1 Tim 1:18
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    18 This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare,

  • Titus 2:12
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    12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;

  • 1 Pet 2:15
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    15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

  • 2 Tim 2:19
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    19 Nevertheless, the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity."

  • 1 Tim 6:11
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    11 But you, O man of God, flee these things; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

  • 1 Pet 2:2
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    2 As newborn babies, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby:

  • 2 Pet 3:17
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    17 You therefore, beloved, seeing you know these things beforehand, beware lest you also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness.

  • Titus 1:9
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    9 Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and to convict those who contradict.