2 Timothy 2:26

and 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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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

25correcting courteously those who oppose him, in hopes that God may grant them repentance leading to a real knowledge of Truth,

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Cross References

Matthew 12:28But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, then surely the kingdom of God has come upon you.

Luke 15:17But when he came to himself he said: ‘How many of my father's hired servants have an abundance of bread, while I am dying of 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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