13 if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful—he cannot deny himself[a].[b]

A Worker Approved to God and Not Ashamed

14 Remind people of these things, solemnly urging them before the Lord[c] not to dispute about words. This is in no way beneficial and leads to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, a worker having no need to be ashamed, guiding the word of truth along a straight path.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 2:13 Literally “he is not able to deny himself”
  2. 2 Timothy 2:13 Some manuscripts have “because he is not able to deny himself”
  3. 2 Timothy 2:14 Some manuscripts have “before God”