2 Timothy 2:24
And the servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome; but kind to all, able to teach, forbearing,
Revised King James 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
23Have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant controversies, knowing that they breed strife.
Cross References
Matthew 12:19He shall not quarrel, nor cry out; nor shall any man hear his voice in the streets.
Acts 7:26And the next day he appeared to some as they fought, and tried to reconcile them, saying, Men, you are brethren; why do you wrong one another?
Acts 23:9And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' party arose, and argued vigorously, saying, We find no evil in this man: what if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?
2 Corinthians 10:4For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but are mighty before God for 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 →