2 Timothy 2:25

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

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

In Context

24and the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but gentle toward all men, able to teach, patient under evils,

26and that they may awake to sobriety out of the snare of the devil, after having been taken captive by him according to his will.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:32For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you believed him not. But the publicans and the harlots believed him. And you, when you had seen it, afterward felt no regret, that you might believe him.

Mark 1:15and saying: The time has fully come, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe the gospel.

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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