Study
We are told that the truth shall set us free.[1] And Jesus said he is the truth.[2] How do we discover the truth about Jesus, what he said and what he believed? The easy answer is to study the Bible. Doesn't the bible tell us to study to show thyself approved?[3]
2 Timothy 2:15 Study[4]
to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Actually what the author said was be diligent. Yes, the word we see translated as study is the Greek word spoudazo meaning to make haste to exert one's self, endeavour, give diligence and is only translated study once in the whole Bible.[5]
1 Thessalonians 4:11 And that ye study[6] to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
== Footnotes ==
- ↑ 1John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
- ↑ 2John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
- ↑ 32 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
- ↑ 4704 ~σπουδάζω~ spoudazo from 4710; v AV-endeavour 3, do diligence 2, be diligent 2, give diligence 1, be forward 1, labour 1, study 1; 11 1) to hasten, make haste 2) to exert one’s self, endeavour, give diligence
- ↑ 4 4704 ~spoudazw~ spoudazo \@spoo-dad'-zo\@ from 4710; TDNT-7:559,1069; v AV-endeavour 3, do diligence 2, be diligent 2, give diligence 1, be forward 1, labour 1, study 1; 11 1) to hasten, make haste 2) to exert one's self, endeavour, give diligence
- ↑ 5389 ~φιλοτιμέομαι~ philotimeomai middle voice from a compound of 5384 and 5092; ; v AV-strive 1, labour 1, study 1; 3 1) to be fond of honour 1a) to be actuated by love of honour 1b) from a love of honour to strive to bring something to pass 2) to be ambitious 2a) to strive earnestly, make it one’s aim