2 Timothy 2:15 Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully t...

2:15 AMP

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Amplified Bible - Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth.
新标点和合本 - 你当竭力在　神面前得蒙喜悦，作无愧的工人，按着正意分解真理的道。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 你当竭力在上帝面前作一个经得起考验、无愧的工人，按着正意讲解真理的话。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 你当竭力在　神面前作一个经得起考验、无愧的工人，按着正意讲解真理的话。
当代译本 - 你应当竭力在上帝面前做经得起考验、问心无愧的工人，正确讲解真理之道。
圣经新译本 - 你应当竭力在　神面前作一个蒙称许、无愧的工人，正确地讲解真理的道。
中文标准译本 - 你要努力地向神显明自己是经过考验的，是无愧的工人，能正确分解真理的话语。
现代标点和合本 - 你当竭力在神面前得蒙喜悦，做无愧的工人，按着正意分解真理的道。
和合本（拼音版） - 你当竭力在上帝面前得蒙喜悦，作无愧的工人，按着正意分解真理的道。
New International Version - 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.
New International Reader's Version - Do your best to please God. Be a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed. Teach the message of truth correctly.
English Standard Version - Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
New Living Translation - Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.
Christian Standard Bible - Be diligent to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.
New American Standard Bible - Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a worker who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
New King James Version - Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
American Standard Version - Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.
King James Version - Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
New English Translation - Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.
World English Bible - Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
新標點和合本 - 你當竭力在神面前得蒙喜悅，作無愧的工人，按着正意分解真理的道。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 你當竭力在上帝面前作一個經得起考驗、無愧的工人，按着正意講解真理的話。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 你當竭力在　神面前作一個經得起考驗、無愧的工人，按着正意講解真理的話。
當代譯本 - 你應當竭力在上帝面前做經得起考驗、問心無愧的工人，正確講解真理之道。
聖經新譯本 - 你應當竭力在　神面前作一個蒙稱許、無愧的工人，正確地講解真理的道。
呂振中譯本 - 你要竭力在上帝面前明示自己是被試驗為可嘉的，是無愧的工人，把真理之道解析得得體。
中文標準譯本 - 你要努力地向神顯明自己是經過考驗的，是無愧的工人，能正確分解真理的話語。
現代標點和合本 - 你當竭力在神面前得蒙喜悅，做無愧的工人，按著正意分解真理的道。
文理和合譯本 - 宜殷勤獻己於上帝、蒙其嘉納、為無愧之傭、善佈真道、
文理委辦譯本 - 務能悅於上帝、為操作、無愧怍、善頒真理、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾當取悅於天主、為無愧之工、善頒真道、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 汝當努力善操聖道莫使失真、庶幾不愧為天主所悅之良工。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Esfuérzate por presentarte a Dios aprobado, como obrero que no tiene de qué avergonzarse y que interpreta rectamente la palabra de verdad.
현대인의 성경 - 그대는 진리의 말씀을 올바르게 가르쳐 부끄러울 것이 없는 일꾼으로서 하나님에게 인정받는 사람이 되도록 최선을 다하시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Старайся представить себя Богу человеком испытанным, работником, которому нечего стыдиться, который правильно передает слово истины.
Восточный перевод - Старайся, чтобы Всевышний видел в тебе человека испытанного, работника, которому нечего стыдиться, который правильно передаёт слово истины.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Старайся, чтобы Аллах видел в тебе человека испытанного, работника, которому нечего стыдиться, который правильно передаёт слово истины.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Старайся, чтобы Всевышний видел в тебе человека испытанного, работника, которому нечего стыдиться, который правильно передаёт слово истины.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Efforce-toi de te présenter devant Dieu en homme qui a fait ses preuves, en ouvrier qui n’a pas à rougir de son ouvrage, parce qu’il transmet correctement la Parole de vérité.
リビングバイブル - あなたは、神から、「よくやった」とおほめのことばがいただけるように、熱心に励みなさい。神があなたの仕事ぶりを評価される時、胸を張っていられるような働き手になりなさい。そのために、聖書が教えていること、意味することを学びなさい。
Nestle Aland 28 - σπούδασον σεαυτὸν δόκιμον παραστῆσαι τῷ θεῷ, ἐργάτην ἀνεπαίσχυντον, ὀρθοτομοῦντα τὸν λόγον τῆς ἀληθείας.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - σπούδασον σεαυτὸν, δόκιμον παραστῆσαι τῷ Θεῷ, ἐργάτην ἀνεπαίσχυντον, ὀρθοτομοῦντα τὸν λόγον τῆς ἀληθείας.
Nova Versão Internacional - Procure apresentar-se a Deus aprovado, como obreiro que não tem do que se envergonhar e que maneja corretamente a palavra da verdade.
Hoffnung für alle - Setz alles daran, dass Gott in dir einen zuverlässigen Arbeiter findet und du dich für nichts schämen musst. Erweise dich als jemand, der Gottes Botschaft von der Wahrheit richtig und klar verkündet.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Con hãy cố gắng phục vụ để Đức Chúa Trời hài lòng, như một công nhân gương mẫu ngay thẳng công bố chân lý.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - จงพยายามอย่างสุดกำลังที่จะให้ตัวท่านเป็นผู้ที่พระเจ้าทรงรับรอง เป็นคนงานที่ไม่ต้องอับอาย และใช้ถ้อยคำแห่งความจริงอย่างถูกต้อง
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - จงปฏิบัติตนให้ดีที่สุดเพื่อพระเจ้าจะได้เห็นด้วยกับท่าน จงเป็นคนงานที่ไม่ต้องอับอาย และสอนคำกล่าวแห่งความจริงอย่างถูกต้อง

交叉引用

Mark 4:33 - With many such parables, Jesus spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear and understand it;
2 Corinthians 6:3 - we put no obstruction in anyone’s path, so that the ministry will not be discredited,
2 Corinthians 6:4 - but we commend ourselves in every way as servants of God: in great endurance, in sufferings, in hardships, in distresses,
1 Corinthians 3:1 - However, brothers and sisters, I could not talk to you as to spiritual people, but [only] as to worldly people [dominated by human nature], mere infants [in the new life] in Christ!
1 Corinthians 3:2 - I fed you with milk, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. Even now you are still not ready.
Acts 2:22 - “Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man accredited and pointed out and attested to you by God with [the power to perform] miracles and wonders and signs which God worked through Him in your [very] midst, just as you yourselves know—
Matthew 13:52 - He said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household, who brings out of his treasure things that are new and fresh and things that are old and familiar.”
Luke 12:42 - The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward [of the estate], whom his master will put in charge over his household, to give his servants their portion of food at the proper time?
Romans 14:18 - For the one who serves Christ in this way [recognizing that food choice is secondary] is acceptable to God and is approved by men.
Ephesians 1:13 - In Him, you also, when you heard the word of truth, the good news of your salvation, and [as a result] believed in Him, were stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit [the One promised by Christ] as owned and protected [by God].
Hebrews 4:11 - Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest [of God, to know and experience it for ourselves], so that no one will fall by following the same example of disobedience [as those who died in the wilderness].
Acts 20:27 - For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose and plan of God.
1 Corinthians 2:6 - Yet we do speak wisdom among those spiritually mature [believers who have teachable hearts and a greater understanding]; but [it is a higher] wisdom not [the wisdom] of this present age nor of the rulers and leaders of this age, who are passing away;
John 21:15 - So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these [others do—with total commitment and devotion]?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Feed My lambs.”
John 21:16 - Again He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me [with total commitment and devotion]?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Shepherd My sheep.”
John 21:17 - He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me [with a deep, personal affection for Me, as for a close friend]?” Peter was grieved that He asked him the third time, “Do you [really] love Me [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend]?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know everything; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
Romans 16:10 - Greet Apelles, the one tested and approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
1 Thessalonians 5:14 - We [earnestly] urge you, believers, admonish those who are out of line [the undisciplined, the unruly, the disorderly], encourage the timid [who lack spiritual courage], help the [spiritually] weak, be very patient with everyone [always controlling your temper].
2 Corinthians 3:6 - He has qualified us [making us sufficient] as ministers of a new covenant [of salvation through Christ], not of the letter [of a written code] but of the Spirit; for the letter [of the Law] kills [by revealing sin and demanding obedience], but the Spirit gives life.
2 Peter 3:14 - So, beloved, since you are looking forward to these things, be diligent and make every effort to be found by Him [at His return] spotless and blameless, in peace [that is, inwardly calm with a sense of spiritual well-being and confidence, having lived a life of obedience to Him].
James 1:18 - It was of His own will that He gave us birth [as His children] by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits of His creatures [a prime example of what He created to be set apart to Himself—sanctified, made holy for His divine purposes].
Hebrews 5:11 - Concerning this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull and sluggish in [your spiritual] hearing and disinclined to listen.
Hebrews 5:12 - For though by this time you ought to be teachers [because of the time you have had to learn these truths], you actually need someone to teach you again the elementary principles of God’s word [from the beginning], and you have come to be continually in need of milk, not solid food.
Hebrews 5:13 - For everyone who lives on milk is [doctrinally inexperienced and] unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a spiritual infant.
Hebrews 5:14 - But solid food is for the [spiritually] mature, whose senses are trained by practice to distinguish between what is morally good and what is evil.
Galatians 1:10 - Am I now trying to win the favor and approval of men, or of God? Or am I seeking to please someone? If I were still trying to be popular with men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:2 - But we have renounced the disgraceful things hidden because of shame; not walking in trickery or adulterating the word of God, but by stating the truth [openly and plainly], we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.
2 Peter 1:15 - Moreover, I will diligently endeavor [to see to it] that even after my departure you will be able, at all times, to call these things to mind.
1 Timothy 4:12 - Let no one look down on [you because of] your youth, but be an example and set a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in [moral] purity.
1 Timothy 4:13 - Until I come, devote yourself to public reading [of Scripture], to preaching and to teaching [the sound doctrine of God’s word].
1 Timothy 4:14 - Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, [that special endowment] which was intentionally bestowed on you [by the Holy Spirit] through prophetic utterance when the elders laid their hands on you [at your ordination].
1 Timothy 4:15 - Practice and work hard on these things; be absorbed in them [completely occupied in your ministry], so that your progress will be evident to all.
1 Timothy 4:16 - Pay close attention to yourself [concentrate on your personal development] and to your teaching; persevere in these things [hold to them], for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.
2 Corinthians 10:18 - For it is not he who commends and praises himself who is approved [by God], but it is the one whom the Lord commends and praises.
2 Peter 1:10 - Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin];
2 Corinthians 5:9 - Therefore, whether we are at home [on earth] or away from home [and with Him], it is our [constant] ambition to be pleasing to Him.
1 Timothy 4:6 - If you point out these instructions to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished [through study] on the words of the faith and of the good [Christian] doctrine which you have closely followed.
1 Thessalonians 2:4 - But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel [that tells the good news of salvation through faith in Christ], so we speak, not as [if we were trying] to please people [to gain power and popularity], but to please God who examines our hearts [expecting our best].

逐节对照

交叉引用

Amplified Bible - Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth.
新标点和合本 - 你当竭力在　神面前得蒙喜悦，作无愧的工人，按着正意分解真理的道。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 你当竭力在上帝面前作一个经得起考验、无愧的工人，按着正意讲解真理的话。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 你当竭力在　神面前作一个经得起考验、无愧的工人，按着正意讲解真理的话。
当代译本 - 你应当竭力在上帝面前做经得起考验、问心无愧的工人，正确讲解真理之道。
圣经新译本 - 你应当竭力在　神面前作一个蒙称许、无愧的工人，正确地讲解真理的道。
中文标准译本 - 你要努力地向神显明自己是经过考验的，是无愧的工人，能正确分解真理的话语。
现代标点和合本 - 你当竭力在神面前得蒙喜悦，做无愧的工人，按着正意分解真理的道。
和合本（拼音版） - 你当竭力在上帝面前得蒙喜悦，作无愧的工人，按着正意分解真理的道。
New International Version - 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.
New International Reader's Version - Do your best to please God. Be a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed. Teach the message of truth correctly.
English Standard Version - Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
New Living Translation - Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.
Christian Standard Bible - Be diligent to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.
New American Standard Bible - Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a worker who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
New King James Version - Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
American Standard Version - Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.
King James Version - Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
New English Translation - Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.
World English Bible - Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
新標點和合本 - 你當竭力在神面前得蒙喜悅，作無愧的工人，按着正意分解真理的道。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 你當竭力在上帝面前作一個經得起考驗、無愧的工人，按着正意講解真理的話。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 你當竭力在　神面前作一個經得起考驗、無愧的工人，按着正意講解真理的話。
當代譯本 - 你應當竭力在上帝面前做經得起考驗、問心無愧的工人，正確講解真理之道。
聖經新譯本 - 你應當竭力在　神面前作一個蒙稱許、無愧的工人，正確地講解真理的道。
呂振中譯本 - 你要竭力在上帝面前明示自己是被試驗為可嘉的，是無愧的工人，把真理之道解析得得體。
中文標準譯本 - 你要努力地向神顯明自己是經過考驗的，是無愧的工人，能正確分解真理的話語。
現代標點和合本 - 你當竭力在神面前得蒙喜悅，做無愧的工人，按著正意分解真理的道。
文理和合譯本 - 宜殷勤獻己於上帝、蒙其嘉納、為無愧之傭、善佈真道、
文理委辦譯本 - 務能悅於上帝、為操作、無愧怍、善頒真理、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾當取悅於天主、為無愧之工、善頒真道、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 汝當努力善操聖道莫使失真、庶幾不愧為天主所悅之良工。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Esfuérzate por presentarte a Dios aprobado, como obrero que no tiene de qué avergonzarse y que interpreta rectamente la palabra de verdad.
현대인의 성경 - 그대는 진리의 말씀을 올바르게 가르쳐 부끄러울 것이 없는 일꾼으로서 하나님에게 인정받는 사람이 되도록 최선을 다하시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Старайся представить себя Богу человеком испытанным, работником, которому нечего стыдиться, который правильно передает слово истины.
Восточный перевод - Старайся, чтобы Всевышний видел в тебе человека испытанного, работника, которому нечего стыдиться, который правильно передаёт слово истины.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Старайся, чтобы Аллах видел в тебе человека испытанного, работника, которому нечего стыдиться, который правильно передаёт слово истины.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Старайся, чтобы Всевышний видел в тебе человека испытанного, работника, которому нечего стыдиться, который правильно передаёт слово истины.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Efforce-toi de te présenter devant Dieu en homme qui a fait ses preuves, en ouvrier qui n’a pas à rougir de son ouvrage, parce qu’il transmet correctement la Parole de vérité.
リビングバイブル - あなたは、神から、「よくやった」とおほめのことばがいただけるように、熱心に励みなさい。神があなたの仕事ぶりを評価される時、胸を張っていられるような働き手になりなさい。そのために、聖書が教えていること、意味することを学びなさい。
Nestle Aland 28 - σπούδασον σεαυτὸν δόκιμον παραστῆσαι τῷ θεῷ, ἐργάτην ἀνεπαίσχυντον, ὀρθοτομοῦντα τὸν λόγον τῆς ἀληθείας.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - σπούδασον σεαυτὸν, δόκιμον παραστῆσαι τῷ Θεῷ, ἐργάτην ἀνεπαίσχυντον, ὀρθοτομοῦντα τὸν λόγον τῆς ἀληθείας.
Nova Versão Internacional - Procure apresentar-se a Deus aprovado, como obreiro que não tem do que se envergonhar e que maneja corretamente a palavra da verdade.
Hoffnung für alle - Setz alles daran, dass Gott in dir einen zuverlässigen Arbeiter findet und du dich für nichts schämen musst. Erweise dich als jemand, der Gottes Botschaft von der Wahrheit richtig und klar verkündet.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Con hãy cố gắng phục vụ để Đức Chúa Trời hài lòng, như một công nhân gương mẫu ngay thẳng công bố chân lý.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - จงพยายามอย่างสุดกำลังที่จะให้ตัวท่านเป็นผู้ที่พระเจ้าทรงรับรอง เป็นคนงานที่ไม่ต้องอับอาย และใช้ถ้อยคำแห่งความจริงอย่างถูกต้อง
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - จงปฏิบัติตนให้ดีที่สุดเพื่อพระเจ้าจะได้เห็นด้วยกับท่าน จงเป็นคนงานที่ไม่ต้องอับอาย และสอนคำกล่าวแห่งความจริงอย่างถูกต้อง

Mark 4:33 - With many such parables, Jesus spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear and understand it;
2 Corinthians 6:3 - we put no obstruction in anyone’s path, so that the ministry will not be discredited,
2 Corinthians 6:4 - but we commend ourselves in every way as servants of God: in great endurance, in sufferings, in hardships, in distresses,
1 Corinthians 3:1 - However, brothers and sisters, I could not talk to you as to spiritual people, but [only] as to worldly people [dominated by human nature], mere infants [in the new life] in Christ!
1 Corinthians 3:2 - I fed you with milk, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. Even now you are still not ready.
Acts 2:22 - “Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man accredited and pointed out and attested to you by God with [the power to perform] miracles and wonders and signs which God worked through Him in your [very] midst, just as you yourselves know—
Matthew 13:52 - He said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household, who brings out of his treasure things that are new and fresh and things that are old and familiar.”
Luke 12:42 - The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward [of the estate], whom his master will put in charge over his household, to give his servants their portion of food at the proper time?
Romans 14:18 - For the one who serves Christ in this way [recognizing that food choice is secondary] is acceptable to God and is approved by men.
Ephesians 1:13 - In Him, you also, when you heard the word of truth, the good news of your salvation, and [as a result] believed in Him, were stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit [the One promised by Christ] as owned and protected [by God].
Hebrews 4:11 - Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest [of God, to know and experience it for ourselves], so that no one will fall by following the same example of disobedience [as those who died in the wilderness].
Acts 20:27 - For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose and plan of God.
1 Corinthians 2:6 - Yet we do speak wisdom among those spiritually mature [believers who have teachable hearts and a greater understanding]; but [it is a higher] wisdom not [the wisdom] of this present age nor of the rulers and leaders of this age, who are passing away;
John 21:15 - So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these [others do—with total commitment and devotion]?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Feed My lambs.”
John 21:16 - Again He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me [with total commitment and devotion]?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Shepherd My sheep.”
John 21:17 - He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me [with a deep, personal affection for Me, as for a close friend]?” Peter was grieved that He asked him the third time, “Do you [really] love Me [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend]?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know everything; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
Romans 16:10 - Greet Apelles, the one tested and approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
1 Thessalonians 5:14 - We [earnestly] urge you, believers, admonish those who are out of line [the undisciplined, the unruly, the disorderly], encourage the timid [who lack spiritual courage], help the [spiritually] weak, be very patient with everyone [always controlling your temper].
2 Corinthians 3:6 - He has qualified us [making us sufficient] as ministers of a new covenant [of salvation through Christ], not of the letter [of a written code] but of the Spirit; for the letter [of the Law] kills [by revealing sin and demanding obedience], but the Spirit gives life.
2 Peter 3:14 - So, beloved, since you are looking forward to these things, be diligent and make every effort to be found by Him [at His return] spotless and blameless, in peace [that is, inwardly calm with a sense of spiritual well-being and confidence, having lived a life of obedience to Him].
James 1:18 - It was of His own will that He gave us birth [as His children] by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits of His creatures [a prime example of what He created to be set apart to Himself—sanctified, made holy for His divine purposes].
Hebrews 5:11 - Concerning this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull and sluggish in [your spiritual] hearing and disinclined to listen.
Hebrews 5:12 - For though by this time you ought to be teachers [because of the time you have had to learn these truths], you actually need someone to teach you again the elementary principles of God’s word [from the beginning], and you have come to be continually in need of milk, not solid food.
Hebrews 5:13 - For everyone who lives on milk is [doctrinally inexperienced and] unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a spiritual infant.
Hebrews 5:14 - But solid food is for the [spiritually] mature, whose senses are trained by practice to distinguish between what is morally good and what is evil.
Galatians 1:10 - Am I now trying to win the favor and approval of men, or of God? Or am I seeking to please someone? If I were still trying to be popular with men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:2 - But we have renounced the disgraceful things hidden because of shame; not walking in trickery or adulterating the word of God, but by stating the truth [openly and plainly], we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.
2 Peter 1:15 - Moreover, I will diligently endeavor [to see to it] that even after my departure you will be able, at all times, to call these things to mind.
1 Timothy 4:12 - Let no one look down on [you because of] your youth, but be an example and set a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in [moral] purity.
1 Timothy 4:13 - Until I come, devote yourself to public reading [of Scripture], to preaching and to teaching [the sound doctrine of God’s word].
1 Timothy 4:14 - Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, [that special endowment] which was intentionally bestowed on you [by the Holy Spirit] through prophetic utterance when the elders laid their hands on you [at your ordination].
1 Timothy 4:15 - Practice and work hard on these things; be absorbed in them [completely occupied in your ministry], so that your progress will be evident to all.
1 Timothy 4:16 - Pay close attention to yourself [concentrate on your personal development] and to your teaching; persevere in these things [hold to them], for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.
2 Corinthians 10:18 - For it is not he who commends and praises himself who is approved [by God], but it is the one whom the Lord commends and praises.
2 Peter 1:10 - Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin];
2 Corinthians 5:9 - Therefore, whether we are at home [on earth] or away from home [and with Him], it is our [constant] ambition to be pleasing to Him.
1 Timothy 4:6 - If you point out these instructions to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished [through study] on the words of the faith and of the good [Christian] doctrine which you have closely followed.
1 Thessalonians 2:4 - But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel [that tells the good news of salvation through faith in Christ], so we speak, not as [if we were trying] to please people [to gain power and popularity], but to please God who examines our hearts [expecting our best].