Devine Scripture

2 Timothy 2:15

2 Timothy chapter 2 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

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.

ASV

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.

Context

v.14Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they strive not about words, to no profit, to the subverting of them that hear.

v.15This passage

v.16But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Peter 1:15

    Yea, I will give diligence that at every time ye may be able after my decease to call these things to remembrance.

  • 2 Peter 1:10

    Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never stumble:

  • 2 Corinthians 4:2

    but we 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 to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:4

    but even as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God who proveth our hearts.

  • Acts 20:27

    For I shrank not from declaring unto you the whole counsel of God.

  • 1 Corinthians 3:1

    And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, as unto babes in Christ.