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2 Timothy 2:15-16 Encouragement and Endurance

15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

16 Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.

Cross References for 2 Timothy 2:15-16

Romans 14:18 - because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men. Click to read the verse Romans 14:18 Click to read the verse Romans 14:18

Genesis 15:10 - Abram brought all these to him, cut them in two and arranged the halves opposite each other; th... Click to read the verse Genesis 15:10 Click to read the verse Genesis 15:10

Titus 1:2 - a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promise... Click to read the verse Titus 1:2 Click to read the verse Titus 1:2

Psalms 78:72 - And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them. Click to read the verse Psalms 78:72 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:72

John 21:15-17 - Jesus Reinstates Peter When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of ... Click to read the verse John 21:15-17 Click to read the verse John 21:15-17

Mark 4:33 - With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. Click to read the verse Mark 4:33 Click to read the verse Mark 4:33

2 Corinthians 4:2 - Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:2 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:2

Acts 20:27 - For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. Click to read the verse Acts 20:27 Click to read the verse Acts 20:27

James 1:18 - He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of ... Click to read the verse James 1:18 Click to read the verse James 1:18

Acts 2:22 - “Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracle... Click to read the verse Acts 2:22 Click to read the verse Acts 2:22

Exodus 35:35 - He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as craftsmen, designers, embroiderers in ... Click to read the verse Exodus 35:35 Click to read the verse Exodus 35:35

Ephesians 1:13 - And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salva... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:13 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:13

1 Corinthians 3:10 - By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is bu... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:10 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:10

Luke 12:42 - The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge o... Click to read the verse Luke 12:42 Click to read the verse Luke 12:42

Exodus 39:42 - The Israelites had done all the work just as the Lord had commanded Moses. Click to read the verse Exodus 39:42 Click to read the verse Exodus 39:42

2 Corinthians 7:11 - See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yours... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:11

2 Thessalonians 2:13 - Stand Firm But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from t... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13

Hebrews 4:11 - Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:11

2 Corinthians 6:7 - in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:7 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:7

2 Peter 3:14 - So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spo... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:14 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:14

2 Peter 1:15 - And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:15 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:15

1 Thessalonians 2:4 - On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not tr... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:4 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:4

1 Thessalonians 5:14 - And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be pati... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Galatians 1:10 - Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were ... Click to read the verse Galatians 1:10 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:10

2 Peter 1:10 - Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if yo... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:10 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:10

2 Corinthians 13:7 - Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong. Not that people will see that we have s... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:7 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:7

1 Timothy 4:12 - Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers i... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:12 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:12

Matthew 13:52 - He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom ... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:52 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:52

2 Corinthians 3:6 - He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; fo... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:6

1 Corinthians 2:6 - Wisdom From the Spirit We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:6

1 Timothy 4:6 - If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, bro... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:6

2 Corinthians 10:18 - For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:18 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:18

1 Corinthians 3:1-2 - On Divisions in the Church Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly—mere i... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:1-2

2 Corinthians 5:9 - So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:9 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:9

Hebrews 5:11-14 - Warning Against Falling Away We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:11-14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:11-14

1 Timothy 4:12-16 - Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers i... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Romans 16:10 - Greet Apelles, tested and approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristo... Click to read the verse Romans 16:10 Click to read the verse Romans 16:10

2 Corinthians 6:3-4 - Paul’s Hardships We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be d... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:3-4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:3-4