I agree that many conservatives grew up on the KJV. Many conservatives also grew up proof texting, which is perhaps something we are all guilty of at some point.

I also agree with Andrew. Paul’s talking about “my gospel, for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal.” In other words, Paul is not talking about universal truth or objective certainty.

He says “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth.” In other words, do your best to carry forth the gospel truth as Paul and the early community of believers around Paul understood and proclaimed.