We read that one must rightly divide the word or “to cut straight,” to make a true

and accurate division. However, this definition does not fully satisfy the meaning
of the term rightly divide. From one of the roots of this Greek word (orthos,
meaning “correct, straight”) comes our English word orthodontics, which refers to
a branch of dentistry that mainly deals with straightening the teeth of children.
2 Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth
not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” The word "rightly divide"
means The King James Bible is the only Bible that tells us to rightly divide the
word of truth. That verse is the key verse when it comes to understanding the
scriptures. New versions only confuse people and take away their understanding.
Only One Bible teaches Rightly Dividing. 2 Timothy 2:15-16, KJV 1611 Study to shew
thyself approved unto God rightly dividing the word of truth shun profane and vain
babblings increase unto more ungodliness, NIV Do your best to present yourself to
God as one approved correctly handle the word of truth Avoid godless chatter those
who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly, NASB Be diligent to present
yourself approved to God accurately handling the word of truth avoid worldly and
empty chatter lead to further ungodliness, Message Concentrate on doing your best
for God, work you won't be ashamed of... laying out the truth plain and simple...
Stay clear of pious talk. Words are not mere words, you know. If they are not
backed by a godly life, they accumulate as poison in the soul., Amplified Study
and be eager ... do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by
trial) accurately analyzing and accurately dividing (rightly handling and
skillfully teaching) the Word of Truth Avoid all empty (vain, useless, idle)
talk... it will lead people into more and more ungodliness., NLT 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. Avoid
worthless, foolish talk... ...that only leads to more godless behavior., NKJ Be
diligent to present yourself approved to God rightly dividing the word of truth
shun profane and idle babblings... increase to more ungodliness, NCV Make every
effort to give yourself to God as the kind of person he will approve. uses the
true teaching in the right way. Stay away from foolish, useless talk because that
will lead people further away from God., AS Give diligence to present thyself
approved unto God... handling aright the word of truth shun profane babblings they
will proceed further in ungodliness, Darby 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, profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater
impiety., NIV - (UK) Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved who
correctly handles the word of truth Avoid godless chatter ...those who indulge in
it will become more and more ungodly. The great commission requires us all to
repent, believe, and then be baptized in Jesus' name.