2 Timothy 2:26

and they may yet come to a sober mind, and escape from the devil’s net, when captured by the Lord’s servant to do the will of God.

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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

25They should instruct their opponents in a gentle spirit; for, possibly, God may give those opponents a repentance that will lead to a fuller knowledge of truth,

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Cross References

Psalms 124:7We are like a bird just escaped from the snare of the fowler. The snare is broken, and we are escaped.

Matthew 12:28But, if it is by the help of the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God must already be upon you.

Luke 15:17But, when he came to himself, he said ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more bread than they can eat, while here am I starving to death!

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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