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2 Timothy 2:13-15
Revised Standard Version
2 Timothy 2:13-15
Revised Standard Version
13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful—
for he cannot deny himself.
A Worker Approved by God
14 Remind them of this, and charge them before the Lord[a] to avoid disputing about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers. 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
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- 2 Timothy 2:14 Other ancient authorities read God
2 Timothy 2:13-15
New International Version
2 Timothy 2:13-15
New International Version
13 if we are faithless,
he remains faithful,(A)
for he cannot disown himself.
Dealing With False Teachers
14 Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words;(B) it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.(C)
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