2 Timothy 2:25

instructing his opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth.

Text-Critical English NT

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

24A servant of the Lord ought not to quarrel, but to be kind to everyone, able to teach, and patient,

26Then they will come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive 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 tax collectors and prostitutes believed him. Yet even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him.

Mark 1:15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has drawn near. 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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