2 Timothy 2:24

And a servant of our Lord ought not to contend, but to be mild towards every one, and instructive, and patient;

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

23Avoid those foolish discussions which afford no instruction; for thou knowest, that they generate contests.

25that with mildness he may enlighten those who dispute against him, if perhaps God may give them repentance, and they may acknowledge the truth,

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Cross References

Matthew 12:19He shall not contend, nor be clamorous, nor shall any one hear his voice in the market-place.

Acts 7:26And on another day, he appeared to them, as they were quarrelling one with another. And he exhorted them to become reconciled, saying: Men, ye are brethren; why do ye seek to harm each other?

Acts 23:9And there was great vociferation. And some Scribes of the party of the Pharisees rose up, and contended with them, and said. We have found nothing evil in this man: for if a spirit or an angel hath conversed with him, what is there in that?

2 Corinthians 10:4For the arms of our warfare are not those of the flesh, but those of the power of God; by which we subdue rebellious castles.

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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