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2 Timothy 2:13-15
International Standard Version
2 Timothy 2:13-15
International Standard Version
13 Our faith may fail,
his never wanes—
That’s who he is,
he cannot change![a]
14 Remind others about these things, and warn them before God[b] not to argue over words. Arguing[c] does not do any good but only destroys those who are listening. 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as an approved worker who has nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of truth with precision.
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- 2 Timothy 2:13 Lit. he cannot deny himself
- 2 Timothy 2:14 Other mss. read of the Lord
- 2 Timothy 2:14 Lit. It
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.
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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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