2 Timothy 2:26

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

Revised King James 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

25In gentleness correcting those who oppose him; that God might grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth;

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Cross References

Matthew 12:28But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

Luke 15:17And when he came to himself, he said, How many of my father's hired servants have bread enough to spare, and I perish with hunger!

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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