2 Timothy 2:15

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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.

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  • 2 Pet 1:10 : 10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin.
  • 2 Pet 1:15 : 15 Indeed, I will also make every effort that, after my departure, you have a testimony of these things.
  • 2 Cor 10:18 : 18 For it is not the person who commends himself who is approved, but the person the Lord commends.
  • 2 Cor 5:9 : 9 So then whether we are alive or away, we make it our ambition to please him.
  • 1 Thess 2:4 : 4 but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we declare it, not to please people but God, who examines our hearts.
  • Acts 20:27 : 27 For I did not hold back from announcing to you the whole purpose of God.
  • 2 Cor 4:2 : 2 But we have rejected shameful hidden deeds, not behaving with deceptiveness or distorting the word of God, but by open proclamation of the truth we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience before God.
  • 2 Pet 3:14 : 14 Exhortation to the Faithful Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.
  • Gal 1:10 : 10 Am I now trying to gain the approval of people, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a slave of Christ!
  • Eph 1:13 : 13 And when you heard the word of truth(the gospel of your salvation)– when you believed in Christ– you were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit,
  • Heb 5:11-14 : 11 The Need to Move on to Maturity On this topic we have much to say and it is difficult to explain, since you have become sluggish in hearing. 12 For though you should in fact be teachers by this time, you need someone to teach you the beginning elements of God’s utterances. You have gone back to needing milk, not solid food. 13 For everyone who lives on milk is inexperienced in the message of righteousness, because he is an infant. 14 But solid food is for the mature, whose perceptions are trained by practice to discern both good and evil.
  • Jas 1:18 : 18 By his sovereign plan he gave us birth through the message of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.
  • 1 Thess 5:14 : 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all.
  • 1 Tim 4:6 : 6 By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.
  • 1 Tim 4:12-16 : 12 Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity. 13 Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. 14 Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you and confirmed by prophetic words when the elders laid hands on you. 15 Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress. 16 Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.
  • 2 Cor 3:6 : 6 who made us adequate to be servants of a new covenant not based on the letter but on the Spirit, for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
  • Acts 2:22 : 22 “Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man clearly attested to you by God with powerful deeds, wonders, and miraculous signs that God performed among you through him, just as you yourselves know–
  • Heb 4:11 : 11 Thus we must make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.
  • Rom 16:10 : 10 Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
  • 1 Cor 2:6 : 6 Wisdom from God Now we do speak wisdom among the mature, but not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are perishing.
  • Rom 14:18 : 18 For the one who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people.
  • Luke 12:42 : 42 The Lord replied,“Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his household servants, to give them their allowance of food at the proper time?
  • John 21:15-17 : 15 Peter’s Restoration Then when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter,“Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these do?” He replied,“Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus told him,“Feed my lambs.” 16 Jesus said a second time,“Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He replied,“Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus told him,“Shepherd my sheep.” 17 Jesus said a third time,“Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed that Jesus asked him a third time,“Do you love me?” and said,“Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus replied,“Feed my sheep.
  • Matt 13:52 : 52 Then he said to them,“Therefore every expert in the law who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his treasure what is new and old.”
  • 1 Cor 3:1-2 : 1 Immaturity and Self-deception So, brothers and sisters, I could not speak to you as spiritual people, but instead as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. 2 I fed you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready. In fact, you are still not ready,
  • 2 Cor 6:3-4 : 3 We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry. 4 But as God’s servants, we have commended ourselves in every way, with great endurance, in persecutions, in difficulties, in distresses,
  • Mark 4:33 : 33 The Use of Parables So with many parables like these, he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 2 Tim 2:14
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    14Dealing with False Teachers Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.

  • 1 Tim 4:15-16
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    15Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.

    16Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

  • 2 Tim 2:16
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    16But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,

  • Titus 2:7-8
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    7showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

    8and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.

  • 2 Tim 3:14-17
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    14You, however, must continue in the things you have learned and are confident about. You know who taught you

    15and how from infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

    16Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

    17that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.

  • 1 Tim 4:6-7
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    6By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

    7But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

  • 1 Thess 4:11-12
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    11to aspire to lead a quiet life, to attend to your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you.

    12In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.

  • Titus 2:10
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    10not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

  • 2 Tim 2:21
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    21So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

  • 2 Cor 4:2
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    2But we have rejected shameful hidden deeds, not behaving with deceptiveness or distorting the word of God, but by open proclamation of the truth we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience before God.

  • Titus 2:15
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    15So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke that carries full authority. Don’t let anyone look down on you.

  • 2 Tim 4:5
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    5You, however, be self-controlled in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist’s work, fulfill your ministry.

  • 1 Tim 6:20
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    20Conclusion O Timothy, protect what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the profane chatter and absurdities of so-called“knowledge.”

  • 2 Tim 2:4-7
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    4No one in military service gets entangled in matters of everyday life; otherwise he will not please the one who recruited him.

    5Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules.

    6The farmer who works hard ought to have the first share of the crops.

    7Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.

  • Phil 1:10
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    10so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ,

  • 2 Tim 2:2
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    2And what you heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.

  • 2 Tim 2:24-25
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    24And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

    25correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth

  • 2 John 1:8
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    8Watch out, so that you do not lose the things we have worked for, but receive a full reward.

  • Titus 2:1
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    1Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

  • 2 Tim 4:2
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    2Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.

  • Jas 1:22
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    22But be sure you live out the message and do not merely listen to it and so deceive yourselves.

  • 1 Tim 6:5
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    5and constant bickering by people corrupted in their minds and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a way of making a profit.

  • 2 Pet 1:12
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    12Salvation Based on the Word of God Therefore, I intend to remind you constantly of these things even though you know them and are well established in the truth that you now have.

  • 2 Pet 3:14
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    14Exhortation to the Faithful Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.

  • Phil 2:15
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    15so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

  • Titus 3:8
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    8Summary of the Letter This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

  • Col 1:29
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    29Toward this goal I also labor, struggling according to his power that powerfully works in me.

  • Eph 5:10
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    10trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

  • Titus 1:14
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    14and not pay attention to Jewish myths and commands of people who reject the truth.

  • Col 1:10
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    10so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects– bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God,

  • 1 Tim 1:18
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    18I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.

  • Titus 2:12
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    12It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

  • 1 Pet 2:15
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    15For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.

  • 2 Tim 2:19
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    19However, God’s solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal:“The Lord knows those who are his,” and“Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil.”

  • 1 Tim 6:11
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    11But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

  • 1 Pet 2:2
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    2And yearn like newborn infants for pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up to salvation,

  • 2 Pet 3:17
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    17Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard that you do not get led astray by the error of these unprincipled men and fall from your firm grasp on the truth.

  • Titus 1:9
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    9He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.