2 Timothy 2:26

and that they may awake to soberness out of the snare of the Devil, being taken captive by him, to do his will[2:26].

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

In Context

25in meekness admonishing those who oppose themselves; if haply God may give them repentance unto the full knowledge of the truth;

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Cross References

Matthew 12:28But if I through the Spirit of God cast out the demons, then is the kingdom of God come near to you.

Luke 15:17And coming to himself, he said: How many hired servants of my father have bread enough and to spare, and I perish here with hunger!

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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