2 Timothy 2:25

correcting courteously those who oppose him, in hopes that God may grant them repentance leading to a real knowledge of Truth,

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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

24Now a slave of the Lord should not quarrel but be gentle towards all, skillful at teaching, forbearing,

26and that they may retrieve their senses out of the devil's snare (having been taken captive by him to do his will).

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Cross References

Matthew 21:32For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him; but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him, yet when you saw it you did not afterward repent, so as to believe him.

Mark 1:15and saying: “The time has been fulfilled and the Kingdom of God has approached. Repent and believe in 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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