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Source language
Original Greek   
σπούδασον σεαυτὸν δόκιμον παραστῆσαι τῷ θεῷ, ἐργάτην ἀνεπαίσχυντον, ὀρθοτομοῦντα τὸν λόγον τῆς ἀληθείας.
Greek - Transliteration via code library   
spoudason seauton dokimon parastesai to theo, ergaten anepaiskhunton, orthotomounta ton logon tes aletheias.

Intermediate language
Vulgate (Latin)   
sollicite cura te ipsum probabilem exhibere Deo operarium inconfusibilem recte tractantem verbum veritatis

King James Variants
American King James Version   
Study to show yourself approved to God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
King James 2000 (out of print)   
Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
King James Bible (Cambridge, large print)   
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Other translations
American Standard Version   
Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English   
And take care of yourself, that you present yourself perfectly before God, a laborer without shame, who preaches the word of truth straightforwardly.
Darby Bible Translation   
Strive diligently to present thyself approved to God, a workman that has not to be ashamed, cutting in a straight line the word of truth.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)   
Carefully study to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance   
Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible   
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
God's Word   
Do your best to present yourself to God as a tried-and-true worker who isn't ashamed to teach the word of truth correctly.
Holman Christian Standard Bible   
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn't need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth.
International Standard Version   
Do your best to present yourself to God as an approved worker who has nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of truth with precision.
NET Bible   
Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.
New American Standard Bible   
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
New International Version   
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
New Living Translation   
Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.
Webster's Bible Translation   
Study to show thyself approved to God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Weymouth New Testament   
Earnestly seek to commend yourself to God as a servant who, because of his straightforward dealing with the word of truth, has no reason to feel any shame.
The World English Bible   
Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.