2 Timothy 2:15

Timothy should work diligently to be approved by God, an unashamed workman who rightly handles the word of truth. Faithful, accurate teaching of Scripture earns God's approval.

Cross-references · 27

• 1 Th 2:4Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.
• 2 Pet 1:10Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
• 1 Tim 4:6By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
• 2 Cor 10:18For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
• 2 Cor 5:9So we aspire to please Him, whether we are here in this body or away from it.
• 1 Tim 4:12–16Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
• 2 Pet 3:14Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.
• Gal 1:10Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
• 2 Cor 4:2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
• 2 Pet 1:15And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.
• Heb 5:11–14We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing.
• Eph 1:13And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
• 2 Cor 3:6And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
• Heb 4:11Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.
• Rom 14:18For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.
• 1 Th 5:14And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
• 1 Cor 2:6Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.
• Jas 1:18He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.
• Matt 13:52Then He told them, “For this reason, every scribe who has been discipled in the kingdom of heaven is like a homeowner who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”
• 1 Cor 3:1–2Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual, but as worldly—as infants in Christ.
• Acts 2:22Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.
• Luke 12:42And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?
• Acts 20:27For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.
• John 21:15–17When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
• Rom 16:10Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
• 2 Cor 6:3–4We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.
• Mark 4:33With many such parables Jesus spoke the word to them, to the extent that they could understand.

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