2 Timothy 2:26

and that they may escape out of the snare of the devil, who have been captured by him for his will.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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

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 12:28But if I by the Spirit of God cast out the devils, then truly the kingdom of God is come unto you.

Luke 15:17Then coming to himself, he said, How many hirelings of my father abound with loaves of bread, and I am pining away with famine!

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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