Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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. New Living Translation Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth. 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. Berean Standard Bible Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth. Berean Literal Bible Hasten to present yourself approved to God, a workman not ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. King James Bible Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. New King James Version Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. New American Standard Bible Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a worker who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. NASB 1995 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. NASB 1977 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth. Legacy 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. Amplified Bible Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth. Christian Standard Bible Be diligent to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth. Holman Christian Standard Bible Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth. 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. Contemporary English Version Do your best to win God's approval as a worker who doesn't need to be ashamed and who teaches only the true message. English Revised Version Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Do your best to present yourself to God as a tried-and-true worker who isn't ashamed to teach the word of truth correctly. Good News Translation Do your best to win full approval in God's sight, as a worker who is not ashamed of his work, one who correctly teaches the message of God's truth. International Standard Version Do your best to present yourself to God as an approved worker who has nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of truth with precision. Majority Standard Bible Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth. NET Bible 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. New Heart English Bible Do your best to present yourself approved by God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, properly handling the word of truth. Webster's Bible Translation Study to show thyself approved to God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Weymouth New Testament Earnestly seek to commend yourself to God as a servant who, because of his straightforward dealing with the word of truth, has no reason to feel any shame. 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbe diligent to present yourself approved to God—a workman not ashamed, straightly cutting the word of truth; Berean Literal Bible Hasten to present yourself approved to God, a workman not ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. Young's Literal Translation be diligent to present thyself approved to God -- a workman irreproachable, rightly dividing the word of the truth; Smith's Literal Translation Be earnest to present thyself acceptable to God, a worker without shame, dividing rightly the word of truth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleCarefully study to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. Catholic Public Domain Version Be solicitous in the task of presenting yourself before God as a proven and unashamed worker who has handled the Word of Truth correctly. New American Bible Be eager to present yourself as acceptable to God, a workman who causes no disgrace, imparting the word of truth without deviation. New Revised Standard Version Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleStrive to conduct yourself perfectly before God, as a soldier without reproach and one who preaches straightforwardly the word of truth. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And take care of yourself, that you present yourself perfectly before God, a laborer without shame, who preaches the word of truth straightforwardly. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentStrive to present yourself to God as approved, a workman that has no cause to be ashamed, rightly setting forth the word of truth. Godbey New Testament Study to present yourself to God approved, a workman not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Haweis New Testament Be diligent to present thyself before God approved, a workman that need not blush, rightly dividing the word of truth. Mace New Testament endeavour to approve yourself to God, as an artist that is not afraid of reproach, by rightly explaining the word of truth. Weymouth New Testament Earnestly seek to commend yourself to God as a servant who, because of his straightforward dealing with the word of truth, has no reason to feel any shame. Worrell New Testament Give diligence to present yourself approved to God, a workman not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Worsley New Testament Endeavour to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Lord's Approved Workman14Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin. 15Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth. 16But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,… Cross References James 1:22-25 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ... 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 1 Timothy 4:13-16 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching. / Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. / Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. ... Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true. 2 Peter 1:10 Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble, Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Philippians 2:12-16 Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. / For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. / Do everything without complaining or arguing, ... Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Proverbs 2:1-5 My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, / if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, / if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, ... Ezra 7:10 For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, to practice it, and to teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel. Nehemiah 8:8 So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read. Treasury of Scripture Study to show yourself approved to God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Study. Hebrews 4:11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. 2 Peter 1:10,15 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: … 2 Peter 3:14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. approved. Acts 2:22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: Romans 14:18 For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. Romans 16:10 Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household. a workman. Matthew 13:52 Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old. 2 Corinthians 3:6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. 2 Corinthians 6:3,4 Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: … rightly. Matthew 13:52 Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old. Mark 4:33 And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. Luke 12:42 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 meat in due season? Jump to Previous Approval Approved Aright Ashamed Best Care Commend Correctly Cutting Dealing Diligence Diligent Diligently Dividing Earnestly Feel Handles Handling Need Needeth Present Properly Reason Right Rightly Seek Servant Shame Shew Show Straight Straightforward Strive Study Thyself True. Truth Way Word WorkmanJump to Next Approval Approved Aright Ashamed Best Care Commend Correctly Cutting Dealing Diligence Diligent Diligently Dividing Earnestly Feel Handles Handling Need Needeth Present Properly Reason Right Rightly Seek Servant Shame Shew Show Straight Straightforward Strive Study Thyself True. Truth Way Word Workman2 Timothy 2 1. Timothy is exhorted again to constancy and perseverance.17. Of Hymenaeus and Philetus. 19. The foundation of the Lord is sure. 22. He is taught whereof to beware, and what to follow after. Make every effort The Greek word here is "σπουδάζω" (spoudazō), which conveys a sense of diligence, eagerness, and earnestness. In the historical context of the early church, this phrase underscores the importance of intentional and vigorous effort in one's spiritual life. The Apostle Paul is urging Timothy to be proactive and committed in his pursuit of godliness and ministry. This call to action is a reminder for believers today to prioritize their spiritual growth and service to God with the same fervor and dedication. to present yourself approved to God an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth Rightly dividing the word of truth.--Better rendered rightly laying out the word of truth. The Greek word translated in the English version "rightly dividing," literally signifies "cutting a straight line." It seems most correct to regard it as a metaphor from laying out a road (see Proverbs 3:6, in the LXX. rendering, where the word is so used), "or drawing a furrow, the merit of which consists in the straightness with which the work of cutting, or laying out, is performed. The word of truth is, as it were, a road which is to be laid out straightly and truly." So Ellicott. To affirm (see Alford and Huther-Meyer) that the notion of "cutting" had been gradually lost, and that the word already in the time of St. Paul signified simply "to manage rightly," "to treat truthfully without falsifying," and that the exact opposite is to corrupt or adulterate the Word of God (2Corinthians 2:17), seems premature. (Comp. Eur. Rhesus, 422, ed. Dindorf.) In the third century, Clement of Alexandria (Stromata, 7), for instance, certainly uses the word in a sense in which the idea of "cutting" has been lost, when he writes orthotomia (a substantive) as an equivalent for orthodoxia--orthodoxy. It is not improbable that the use of the word here by St. Paul gave the word a fresh starting-point, and that gradually the original meaning passed out of sight. Verse 15. - Give diligence to present for study to show, A.V.; handling aright for rightly dividing, A.V. Give diligence. The A.V. "study," if we give it its proper force, as in the Latin studeo, studium, studiosus, expresses the sense of σπούδασον exactly. Zeal, earnest desire, effort, and haste, are all implied in it (comp. 2 Timothy 4:9, 21; Titus 3:12; 2 Peter 1:10, 15; 2 Peter 3:14). To present thyself (παραστῆσαι, to present); as in Luke 2:22; Acts 1:3; Acts 9:41. In 1 Corinthians 8:8 it has the sense of "to commend," nearly the same as δόκιμον παραστῆσαι. The rendering, to show thyself, of the A.V. is a very good one, and is preserved in the R.V. of Acts 1:3. Approved (δόκιμον; Romans 16:10; 1 Corinthians 11:19, etc.); one that has been tried and tested and found to be sterling; properly of metals. This, with the two following qualifications, "a workman that needeth not to be ashamed," and "one that rightly handles the Word of truth," is the character which Timothy is exhorted to appear in before God. The dative τῷ Θεῷ is governed by παραστῆσαι, not by δόκιμον. A workman (ἐργάτην). How natural is such a figure in the mouth of Paul, who wrought at his trade with Aquila and Priscilla (Acts 18:3), and was working night and day at Thessalonica, that he might earn his own living! That needeth not to be ashamed (ἀνεπαισχυντον); not found anywhere else, either in the New Testament or in the LXX., or in classical Greek. Bengel hits the right force of the word when he renders it "non pudefactum," only that by the common use of the passive participial form (compare ἀνεξιχνίαστος ἀνεξερεύνητος ἀναρίβμητος, etc.), it means further "that cannot be put to shame." The workman whose work is skimped is put to shame when, upon its being tested, it is found to be bad, dishonest work; the workman whose work, like himself, is δόκιμος, honest, conscientious, good work, and moreover sound and skilful work, never has been, and never can be, put to shame. St. Paul shows how to secure its being good work, viz. by its being done for the eye of God. Handling aright the Word of truth (ὀρθοτομοῦντα τὸν λόγον τῆς ἀληθείας). The verb ὀρθοτομεῖν occurs only here in the New Testament. In the LXX., in Proverbs 3:6, it stands for "he shall direct [or 'make straight'] thy paths;" and so in Proverbs 11:5. The idea is the same as that in Hebrews 12:13, "Make straight paths for your feet (τροχιὰς ὀρθὰς ποιήσατε)." But this does not at all suit the context. We must look, therefore, at the etymology of the word. Ὀρθοτόμεω must mean "to cut straight," and, as the apostle is speaking of a good workman, he must be thinking of some work in which the workman's skill consists in cutting straight: why not his own trade, in which it was all-important to cut the pieces straight that were afterwards to be joined to each other (see ὀρθότομος and ὀρθοτομία)? Hence, by an easy metaphor, "divide rightly," or "handle rightly, the Word of truth," preserving the true measure of the different portions of Divine truth.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Make every effortΣπούδασον (Spoudason) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4704: To hasten, be eager, be zealous. From spoude; to use speed, i.e. To make effort, be prompt or earnest. to present παραστῆσαι (parastēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 3936: Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid. yourself σεαυτὸν (seauton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4572: Of yourself. approved δόκιμον (dokimon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 1384: Approved, acceptable, tried. From dokeo; properly, acceptable, i.e. Approved. to God, Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [an] unashamed ἀνεπαίσχυντον (anepaischynton) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 422: Having no cause to be ashamed. Not ashamed, i.e. Irreprehensible. workman ἐργάτην (ergatēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2040: A field-laborer; then: a laborer, workman in general. From ergon; a toiler; figuratively, a teacher. who accurately handles ὀρθοτομοῦντα (orthotomounta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3718: From a compound of orthos and the base of tomoteros, to make a straight cut, i.e. to dissect correctly. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of truth. ἀληθείας (alētheias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 225: From alethes; truth. Links 2 Timothy 2:15 NIV2 Timothy 2:15 NLT 2 Timothy 2:15 ESV 2 Timothy 2:15 NASB 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV 2 Timothy 2:15 BibleApps.com 2 Timothy 2:15 Biblia Paralela 2 Timothy 2:15 Chinese Bible 2 Timothy 2:15 French Bible 2 Timothy 2:15 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Timothy 2:15 Give diligence to present yourself approved (2 Tim. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim) |
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