2 Timothy 2:26

and recover sober-mindedness and freedom from the Devil's snare, though they are now entrapped by him to do his will.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

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 12:28But if it is by the power of the Spirit of God that I expel the demons, it is evident that the Kingdom of God has come upon you.

Luke 15:17"But on coming to himself he said, "`How many of my father's hired men have more bread than they want, while I here am dying of 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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