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Studyl to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightlym dividing the word of truth.

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2 Peter 1:10• ¹⁰Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: (2 Peter 1:10)

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Matt. 13:52• ⁵²Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old. (Matt. 13:52)

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Heb. 4:11• ¹¹Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. (Heb. 4:11)

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2 Peter 1:10,15• ¹⁰Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
¹⁵Moreover I will endeavor that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. (2 Peter 1:10,15)

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2 Peter 3:14• ¹⁴Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. (2 Peter 3:14)

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Acts 2:22• ²²Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: (Acts 2:22)

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Rom. 14:18• ¹⁸For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. (Rom. 14:18)

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Rom. 16:10• ¹⁰Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household. (Rom. 16:10)

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2 Cor. 5:9• ⁹Wherefore we labor, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. (2 Cor. 5:9)

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2 Cor. 10:18• ¹⁸For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. (2 Cor. 10:18)

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Gal. 1:10• ¹⁰For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. (Gal. 1:10)

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1 Thess. 2:4• ⁴But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. (1 Thess. 2:4)

a workman.

Matt. 13:52• ⁵²Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old. (Matt. 13:52)

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2 Cor. 3:6• ⁶Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. (2 Cor. 3:6)

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2 Cor. 6:3‑4• ³Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
⁴But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, (2 Cor. 6:3‑4)

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1 Tim. 4:6,12‑16• ⁶If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.
¹²Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
¹³Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
¹⁴Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
¹⁵Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
¹⁶Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. (1 Tim. 4:6,12‑16)

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Matt. 13:52• ⁵²Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old. (Matt. 13:52)

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Mark 4:33• ³³And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. (Mark 4:33)

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Luke 12:42• ⁴²And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? (Luke 12:42)

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John 21:15‑17• ¹⁵So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
¹⁶He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
¹⁷He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. (John 21:15‑17)

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Acts 20:27• ²⁷For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. (Acts 20:27)

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1 Cor. 2:6• ⁶Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: (1 Cor. 2:6)

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1 Cor. 3:1‑2• ¹And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.
²I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. (1 Cor. 3:1‑2)

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2 Cor. 4:2• ²But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. (2 Cor. 4:2)

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1 Thess. 5:14• ¹⁴Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. (1 Thess. 5:14)

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Heb. 5:11‑14• ¹¹Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.
¹²For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
¹³For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
¹⁴But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. (Heb. 5:11‑14)

• Timothy is to "use diligence" to commend himself, not to his hearers, but to God. This principle is the safeguard of all who are engaged in public service. (article #86504)

• It is not only necessary therefore to be godly, to have a single eye, but there must be also that knowledge of the Lord's mind, as revealed in the Scriptures, which will enable those who are in the place of teachers to rightly divide, " to cut in a straight line " the word of truth. Diligence is requisite for this-diligence in the prayerful study of the Word-and it is this which is really enjoined upon Timothy. Ability to teach is a divine gift; to be a good workman is the result of study, training, and practice, in dependence upon the power of the Holy Ghost. (article #86504)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Strive diligently to present thyself approved to God, a workman that has not to be ashamed, cutting in a straight line the word of truth.

W. Kelly Translation

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Be diligent to present thyself approved to God, a workman not to be ashamed, cutting straightly the word of truth.