2 Timothy 2:24

and the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but gentle toward all men, able to teach, patient under evils,

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

In Context

23But avoid foolish and unprofitable questions, because you know that they produce contentions:

25in meekness instructing those who oppose themselves, if, possibly, God may give them repentance in order to the acknowledgment of the truth,

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Cross References

Matthew 12:19He shall not contend, nor cry out; nor shall any one hear his voice in the streets.

Acts 7:26And on the next day he showed himself to them, as they were fighting, and endeavored to persuade them to peace, saying, Men, you are brothers: why do you injure one another?

Acts 23:9We find no evil in this man; but if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him, let us not fight against God.

2 Corinthians 10:4(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty, through God, for the overthrowing of strongholds,)

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 2:23-26

Cautions against Contention. ( a. d. 66.) 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26 And that they may… Read the whole commentary →

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