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Timothy 2:15Faithful endurance
Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
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Interpretation

Scripture invites a approved worker that is worked out in relationships and commitments in Timothy 2:15—look for "give" and "diligence". Choose approved worker with time and attention—bind joy to obedience.

Context

Timothy speaks here as biblical literature writing, developing approved worker. Read in Timothy 2, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “give” alongside “diligence”.

Authorship & Historical Background

2 Timothy was received under the name of Paul. Modern scholarship on 2 Timothy sees Pastoral; widely viewed as pseudonymous.. Scholars commonly date 2 Timothy AD 80–100. The setting is the Faithful endurance (epistle/letter). Apostolic Community is especially relevant in this line.

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Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Pastoral; widely viewed as pseudonymous.
Date:AD 80–100
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in more than 5,800 manuscripts, exceeding other ancient writings in manuscript count. 2nd-3rd century papyri like P46, P66, P75 provide text roughly 100-150 years after composition. Major uncial codices (Sinaiticus, Vaticanus, 4th century) contain complete or near-complete texts. The Byzantine text family represents the majority of later manuscripts. Textual variants exist but are mostly minor: word order, articles, spelling. No central Christian doctrine depends on any disputed text. Modern critical editions compare all manuscript families to determine the most likely original reading.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46