The Lordʼs Approved Workman

2TI 2:14

KJV

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

BSB

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

Koinōnos

Remind them of these things, solemnly charging them before God not to quarrel about words — upon nothing profitable — upon the subversion of those hearing.

2TI 2:15

KJV

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

BSB

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

Koinōnos

Hasten to present yourself approved to God, a workman not ashamed, cutting straight the word of truth.

2TI 2:16

KJV

But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

BSB

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

Koinōnos

But avoid the profane empty babblings — for they will advance to more ungodliness,

2TI 2:17

KJV

And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

BSB

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

Koinōnos

and their talk will have pasture like gangrene. Among whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

2TI 2:18

KJV

Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

BSB

who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.

Koinōnos

who concerning the truth went astray, asserting the resurrection already to have taken place, and they are overthrowing the faith of some.

2TI 2:19

KJV

Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

BSB

Nevertheless, Godʼs firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

Koinōnos

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God has stood, having this seal: The Lord knows those who are His, and, Let everyone who is naming the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.

2TI 2:20

KJV

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

BSB

A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.

Koinōnos

Now in a great house there are not only golden and silver vessels but also wooden and earthen, and some indeed unto honor, some however unto dishonor.

2TI 2:21

KJV

If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.

BSB

So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

Koinōnos

If therefore anyone shall cleanse himself from these, he will be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

2TI 2:22

KJV

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

BSB

Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Koinōnos

Flee youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace along with those calling on the Lord out of a pure heart.

2TI 2:23

KJV

But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

BSB

But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

Koinōnos

And refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they breed quarrels.

2TI 2:24

KJV

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

BSB

And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.

Koinōnos

The bond-servant of the Lord must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, forbearing under evil —

2TI 2:25

KJV

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

BSB

He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

Koinōnos

in meekness correcting those who oppose, if perhaps God may grant them repentance to a full knowledge of the truth,

2TI 2:26

KJV

And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

BSB

Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.

Koinōnos

and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been captured alive by him for his will.