2 Timothy 2:26

and they may escape from the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him (the Lord's servant) according to his will.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

25in meekness correcting the adversaries; if peradventure God may grant unto them repentance into the perfect knowledge of the truth,

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Cross References

Matthew 12:28But if I through the Spirit of God cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come nigh unto you.

Luke 15:17and having come to himself he said, How many hired servants of my father have bread in abundance, but here I perish with hunger!

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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