2 Timothy 2:24
But it does not behoove the servant of the Lord to strive, but to be gentle toward all, competent to teach, enduring evil,
1902 William Baxter Godbey 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
23But reject foolish and undisciplinary questions, knowing that they gender strife.
Cross References
Matthew 12:19He will not strive, nor scream, nor shall any one hear His voice in the streets.
Acts 7:26On the following day, he appeared to them fighting, and undertook to reduce them to peace, saying, Men, you are brethren; therefore do not injure one another.
Acts 23:9And there was a great clamor: and certain ones of the scribes on the part of the Pharisees, rising up, continued to strive, saying, We find nothing evil in this man: but has a spirit or an angel spoken to him?
2 Corinthians 10:4for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty to God unto the pulling down of 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 →