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”

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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