2 Timothy 2:24
And, a servant of the Lord, ought not to strive, but to be, gentle, towards all, apt in teaching, ready to endure malice,—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
Cross References
Joshua 1:1And it came to pass, after the death of Moses the servant of Yahweh,—that Yahweh spake unto Joshua son of Nun, the attendant of Moses, saying:
Isaiah 40:11Like a shepherd, his flock, will he tend, In his own arm, will he take up the lambs, And in his own bosom, will he carry [them],—Them which are with young, will he lead to a place of rest.
Matthew 12:19He will not strive, nor will he cry out, nor shall any hear, in the broadways, his voice:
Acts 7:26On the following day also, he appeared unto them, as they were contending, and would have reconciled them in peace, saying—Men! ye are, brothers! Wherefore wrong ye one another?
Acts 23:9And there arose a great outcry, and certain of the Scribes of the party of the Pharisees, standing up, began to strive, saying—Nothing bad, find we in this man;—but, if a spirit hath spoken unto him, or a messenger…
2 Corinthians 10:4For, the weapons of our warfare, are not fleshly, but mighty, by God, unto a 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 →