2 Timothy 2:24
A servant of the Lord ought not to quarrel, but to be kind to everyone, able to teach, and patient,
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
In Context
23Have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant controversies, knowing that they breed quarrels.
Cross References
Matthew 12:19He will not quarrel or cry out, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets.
Acts 7:26The next day Moses came upon two Israelites who were fighting and urged them to make peace, saying, ‘Men, you are brothers; why are you hurting each other?’
Acts 23:9Then there arose a great clamor, and the scribes of the Pharisees' party stood up and argued vehemently, “We find no evil in this man. If a spirit has spoken to him, or an angel, let us not fight against God.”
2 Corinthians 10:4For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but are powerful in God for tearing down strongholds.
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 →