2 Timothy 2:25

In gentleness correcting those who oppose him; that God might grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth;

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

In Context

24And the servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome; but kind to all, able to teach, forbearing,

26And that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:32For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him: but the tax gatherers and the prostitutes believed him: and even when you had seen this, you did not afterward repent and believe him.

Mark 1:15And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent and believe the gospel.

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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