Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 2:15
2 Timothy 2:15. Study to show thyself approved, &c. Greek, σπουδασον σεαυτον δοκιμον παραστησαι τω Θεω , literally, be zealous, make haste, or diligently endeavour, to present thyself approved to God, what ever men may judge of thee and thy services; a workman that needeth not to be ashamed Either on account of unfaithfulness, unskilfulness, lukewarmness, negligence, or sloth; rightly dividing the word of truth Greek, ορθοτομουντα , literally, rightly cutting up the word In... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:15
Study to show thyself approved unto God - Give diligence 2 Peter 2:10, or make an effort so to discharge the duties of the ministerial office as to meet the divine approbation. The object of the ministry is not to please men. Such doctrines should be preached, and such plans formed, and such a manner of life pursued, as God will approve. To do this demands study or care - for there are many temptations to the opposite course; there are many things the tendency of which is to lead a minister to... read more