2 Timothy 2:15 nasb — Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the w…

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"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, NASB

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2 Timothy 2 — Context

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If we endure, we will also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He also will deny us;

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If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

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Remind them of these things, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God not to wrangle about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers.

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

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But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,

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and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

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men who have gone astray from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and they upset the faith of some.

2 Timothy 2:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 2:15 say?
2 Timothy 2:15 in the NASB reads: “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.”
Where is 2 Timothy 2:15 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 2:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 2, verse 15.
Who wrote 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.
What is the book of 2 Timothy about?
Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."
What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 2:15.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 2:15 in?
2 Timothy 2:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Timothy 2:15?
2 Timothy 2:15 reads (NASB): “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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