2 Timothy 2:24

but to be gentle towards all men, ready to teach, patient under injuries,

1770 John Worsley NT

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 foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they produce quarrels; for the servant of the Lord ought not to wrangle,

25with meekness instructing those of different sentiments, not knowing but God may give them repentance to the acknowledgement of the truth;

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Cross References

Matthew 12:19nor cry aloud, nor shall any one hear his voice in the streets:

Acts 7:26And the next day he came to them, as they were two of them fighting, and would have persuaded them to agree, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren, why do ye injure one another?

Acts 23:9So there was a great clamor: and the scribes that were of the party of the pharisees rose up and contended, saying, We find no evil in this man; but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.

2 Corinthians 10:4(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the demolishing of bulwarks:)

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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