2 Timothy 2:24

and a bondservant of the Lord must not quarrel, but must be inoffensive towards all men, a skilful teacher, and patient under wrongs.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

23But avoid foolish discussions with ignorant men, knowing--as you do--that these lead to quarrels;

25He must speak in a gentle tone when correcting the errors of opponents, in the hope that God will at last give them repentance, for them to come to a full knowledge of the truth

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Cross References

Matthew 12:19He will not wrangle or raise His voice, nor will His voice be heard in the broadways.

Acts 7:26The next day, also, he came and found two of them fighting, and he endeavoured to make peace between them. "`Sirs,' he said, `you are brothers. Why are you wronging one another?'

Acts 23:9So there arose a great uproar; and some of the Scribes belonging to the sect of the Pharisees sprang to their feet and fiercely contended, saying, "We find no harm in the man. What if a spirit has spoken to him, or an angel----!"

2 Corinthians 10:4The weapons with which we fight are not human weapons, but are mighty for God in overthrowing strong fortresses.

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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