2 Timothy 2:25

that he may instruct them who would contend against him with meekness, if by any means Aloha may give them conversion, and they may acknowledge the truth,

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

24But a servant of the Lord oweth not to strive, but to be gentle towards every man, and teaching, and long-suffering,

26and be mindful of themselves, and remove from the snare of Satana, by whom they have been entrapped at his will.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:32For Juchanon came to you in the way of righteousness; and you believed him not. But the tribute-takers and harlots believed him: but you neither when you saw (him, nor) afterwards, repented, that you might believe him.

Mark 1:15And he said, The time is complete; the kingdom of Aloha cometh: repent, and believe 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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