2 Timothy 2:24

And a servant of the Lord ought not to quarrel; but to be gentle to all men, apt to teach, forbearing,

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 foolish and uninstructive disputes avoid, knowing that they produce quarrels.

25with meekness correcting those who are opposers, if at last God may give unto them repentance so as to submit to the conviction of the truth;

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Cross References

Matthew 12:19He shall not contend, nor be clamorous; neither shall any man in the streets hear his voice.

Acts 7:26And the following day he shewed himself to them as they were fighting, and urged them to peace, saying, My friends, ye are brethren; wherefore do ye ill treat one another?

Acts 23:9And a great clamour arose: and the scribes rising up who were of the party of the Pharisees, contended stoutly, saying, We find no fault in this man: but if a spirit have spoken to him, or an angel, let us not fight against God.

2 Corinthians 10:4for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God for the casting down the strong holds of corruption;

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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