2 Timothy 2:15

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2 Timothy 2:13–17 · Berean Standard Bible

13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

14 Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.

15 Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

16 But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

17 and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

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Hebrews 4:11

Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.

2 Peter 1:10

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2 Peter 1:15

And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.

2 Peter 3:14

Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.

Acts 2:22

Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.

Romans 14:18

For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.

Romans 16:10

Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.

2 Corinthians 5:9

So we aspire to please Him, whether we are here in this body or away from it.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

Galatians 1:10

Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:4

Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.

Matthew 13:52

Then He told them, “For this reason, every scribe who has been discipled in the kingdom of heaven is like a homeowner who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”

2 Corinthians 3:6

And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

2 Corinthians 6:3

We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.

2 Corinthians 6:4

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;

1 Timothy 4:6

By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 4:13

Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.

1 Timothy 4:14

Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.

1 Timothy 4:15

Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.

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Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

Mark 4:33

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John 21:15

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John 21:16

Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.”

John 21:17

Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.

Acts 20:27

For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.

1 Corinthians 2:6

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1 Corinthians 3:1

Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual, but as worldly—as infants in Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:2

I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for solid food. In fact, you are still not ready,

2 Corinthians 4:2

Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

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Hebrews 5:11

We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing.

Hebrews 5:12

Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food!

Hebrews 5:13

For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness.

Hebrews 5:14

But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.