2 Timothy 2:15
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.
GuidanceWisdom Seeking Strength
What this verse means
Study is framed as workmanship — handling the word rightly, without needing to be ashamed.
A short prayer
Lord, make me a workman who needs not be ashamed. Teach me to handle Your word rightly.
Read in context — 2 Timothy 2
13If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
14Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
17And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus;
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