Study to Show Yourself Approved: 2 Timothy 2:15 Explained
Bible Study · 2 Timothy 2:15 By Dr. Regina Maholmes, PhDLast updated November 5, 202613 min read Quick Answer Study to show yourself approved comes from 2 Timothy 2:15, where Paul tells Timothy to work hard at handling God’s Word faithfully. “Study” in the 1611 King James means “be diligent,” not just academic reading. The […]
What Does the Bible Say About Nagging Wife?
Biblical Marriage · Proverbs By Dr. Regina Maholmes, PhDLast updated November 5, 202612 min read Quick Answer The best-known Bible verse about a nagging wife is Proverbs 21:9, which says it’s better to live in a corner of the housetop than with a quarrelsome wife. Proverbs 27:15 also compares her to a constant drip on […]
Is Comparison Really the Thief of Joy?
Biblical Counseling · Comparison & Contentment By Dr. Regina Maholmes, PhDLast updated November 5, 202611 min read Quick Answer “Comparison is the thief of joy” means that measuring your life against someone else’s tends to drain the happiness out of what you already have. It’s often credited to Theodore Roosevelt, but there’s no solid proof […]
What Matthew 6:33 (Seek First the Kingdom of God) Means
Quick Answer: Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (KJV). To seek first the kingdom of God means making God’s rule and His way of living your top priority, above money, possessions, and worry. Jesus promises that when you […]
Define Exhorted in the Bible? Meaning, Greek Parakaleō & Verses
Quick Answer: Exhorted in the Bible means being urged, encouraged, appealed to, or strongly encouraged to take a particular action. The main Greek word often translated “exhort” is parakaleō, which can mean to urge, encourage, appeal, comfort, or admonish depending on the context. In Acts 11:23, Barnabas exhorted the believers in Antioch to remain faithful […]