2 Peter 1:10 urges 'be diligent to confirm your calling' — the same spoudazo word, linking diligence to security and approval.

Hebrews 5:11-14 warns that spiritual dullness hinders handling solid truth — maturity is needed to rightly divide the word.

In 1 Timothy 4:12-16, Paul expands on the worker’s role: devote yourself to Scripture reading, teaching, and personal example — the practical outworking of rightly handling the word.

In 1 Timothy 4:6, Paul similarly describes being a good servant nourished on words of faith and good doctrine, reinforcing the call to handle the word rightly.

1 Thessalonians 2:4 uses 'approved by God' for those entrusted with the gospel — directly parallel to being a worker approved and handling the word.

Galatians 1:10 contrasts seeking God's approval versus human approval — the same priority of being approved by God rather than people.

2 Corinthians 10:18 directly explains that approval comes from the Lord, not self-commendation — reinforcing the standard of divine approval.

In 2 Corinthians 4:2, Paul renounces tampering with God’s word and commends himself by the open statement of truth — directly paralleling the call to handle the word rightly and without shame.

In 1 Corinthians 3:2, Paul fed the Corinthians milk, not solid food, because they were not ready — a classic metaphor for appropriately handling the word based on spiritual maturity.

Romans 14:18 uses the same 'approved' (dokimos) concept — serving Christ brings God's approval, echoing the call to be an approved worker.

In Acts 20:27, Paul declares he did not shrink from proclaiming 'the whole counsel of God' — a parallel commitment to faithfully delivering God’s entire truth.

In John 21:15-17, Jesus commands Peter to feed/tend his sheep — a pastoral task echoing the call to handle God’s word faithfully for the flock.

In Luke 12:42, the faithful manager gives food at the proper time — a stewardship metaphor that parallels the worker who rightly dispenses the word of truth.

2 Peter 3:14 calls to 'be diligent to be found without spot' — paralleling the call here to present oneself approved without shame.

1 Timothy 4:13 commands Timothy to devote himself to Scripture reading and teaching, directly related to handling the word of truth.

2 Corinthians 3:6 contrasts letter and Spirit in ministry — a key to rightly handling the word of truth, not just the letter.

Matthew 13:52 describes a scribe trained for the kingdom bringing out treasures — a parallel image of one who rightly handles divine truth.

2 Corinthians 6:3 aims to put no obstacle so no fault is found in ministry — the same concern for being unashamed as an approved worker.

2 Corinthians 5:9 makes pleasing God the aim — the same goal as being an approved worker, though using different wording.

In Mark 4:33, Jesus speaks the word in parables 'as they were able to hear it' — illustrating the principle of adapting the truth to the hearer’s capacity.