2 Timothy 2:15 net — Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the messa…

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"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."

— 2 Timothy 2:15, NET Bible

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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 will also deny us.

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If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself.

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Dealing with False Teachers Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.

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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.

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But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,

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and their message will spread its infection like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are in this group.

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They have strayed from the truth by saying that the resurrection has already occurred, and they are undermining some people’s faith.

2 Timothy 2:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 2:15 say?
2 Timothy 2:15 in the NET Bible reads: “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.”
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 (NET): “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.” 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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