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13 if we are faithless[a], that One remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. 14 Be reminding them of these things, solemnly-warning in the sight of God not to battle-about-words for nothing useful[b], to[c] the overthrow[d] of the ones hearing.

Be Diligent To Present Yourself As an Approved Worker of The Word of Truth

15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker not-needing-to-be-ashamed, cutting-straight[e] the word of truth.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 2:13 Or, without faith, unfaithful, unbelieving.
  2. 2 Timothy 2:14 Or, beneficial, profitable. That is, for no useful purpose, goal, result.
  3. 2 Timothy 2:14 Or, tending toward, resulting in.
  4. 2 Timothy 2:14 Or, ruin, destruction.
  5. 2 Timothy 2:15 That is, cutting true, accurately handling, as a skilled worker (a stonecutter, a farmer, a roadbuilder) would perform their job.

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