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Correctly Handle the Word of Truth

14 Remind people of these things, as you solemnly charge them in the presence of God[a] not to fight about words, which does no good and only ruins those who listen. 15 Make every effort to present yourself to God as one who is approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, correctly handling[b] the word of truth. 16 As for pointless chatter, avoid it, for it will lead to an ever greater measure of godlessness,

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 2:14 Some witnesses to the text read the Lord.
  2. 2 Timothy 2:15 Or rightly dividing (literally cutting straight or cutting a straight path)