The preacher should correctly handle the word like an approved, certified, skilled workman who is not ashamed of his workmanship[ Study G4704 spoudazō σπουδάζω 1) to hasten, make haste 2) to exert self, endeavour, give diligence one’s Be diligent to present NASB Put out every effort to present Barclay The word study has nothing to do with books and teachers. It means be diligent, be zealous.” Make it your priority “to goal… It is translated in this way in 2 Timothy 4:9, 21, and also in Titus 3:12. 2Ti 4:9 Make every effort to come to me soon; 2Ti 4:21 Make every effort to come before winter. … Tit 3:12 make every effort to come to me … … The emphasis in this paragraph is that the workman needs to be diligent in his labors so that he will not be ashamed when his work is inspected. "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, Not for salvation, but rather for reward. You can literally earn reward approval - by becoming a Bible – student. Approved G1384 dokimos δόκιμος 1) accepted, particularly of coins and money. 2) accepted, pleasing, acceptable means who has been tested and found “ approved” “one acceptable.” Useful; genuine
The preacher should correctly handle the word like an approved, certified, skilled workman who is not ashamed of his workmanship[ Study G4704 σπουδάζω spoudazō 1) to hasten, make haste 2) to exert one’s self, endeavour, give diligence Be diligent to present NASB Put out every effort to present Barclay The word study has nothing to do with books and teachers. It means “to be diligent, be zealous.” Make it your priority goal… It is translated in this way in 2 Timothy 4:9, 21, and also in Titus 3:12. 2Ti 4:9 Make every effort to come to me soon; 2Ti 4:21 Make every effort to come before winter. … Tit 3:12 … make every effort to come to me … The emphasis in this paragraph is that the workman needs to be diligent in his labors so that he will not be ashamed when his work is inspected. "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, Not for salvation, but rather for reward. You can literally earn reward – approval - by becoming a Bible student. Approved G1384 δόκιμος dokimos 1) accepted, particularly of coins and money. 2) accepted, pleasing, acceptable “ approved” means “one who has been tested and found acceptable.” Useful; genuine
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