2 Timothy 2:15

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

2 Timothy 2:15 - Amplified Bible

Study {and} be eager {and} do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing {and} accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.

2 Timothy 2:15 - American Standard Version

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

2 Timothy 2:15 - Bible in Basic English

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.

2 Timothy 2:15 - Darby Bible

Strive diligently to present thyself approved to God, a workman that has not to be ashamed, cutting in a straight line the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:15 - English Standard Version

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:15 - King James Version

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

2 Timothy 2:15 - La Biblia de las Americas

Procura con diligencia presentarte a Dios aprobado, como obrero que no tiene de qué avergonzarse, que maneja con precisiòn la palabra de verdad.

2 Timothy 2:15 - The Message

2 Timothy 2:15 - New American Standard Bible

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:15 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Procura con diligencia presentarte a Dios aprobado, como obrero que no tiene de qué avergonzarse, que maneja con precisiòn la palabra de verdad.

2 Timothy 2:15 - World English Bible

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn`t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

2 Timothy 2:15 - Young's Living Translation

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

2 Timothy 2:15 - Additional Comments

God's word is the word of truth. We are to understand that as we learn God's word, and learn how to use it, we are learning truth, and how to use it.
Diligent - "Exert oneself." It takes work. Approved - "well done" from the Lord. It takes diligent study of the Word to rightly interpret the Word.
See Luke 10:25-37, particularly the notes on Luke 10:26.

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