2 Timothy 2:25
with meekness instructing those of different sentiments, not knowing but God may give them repentance to the acknowledgement of the truth;
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
24but to be gentle towards all men, ready to teach, patient under injuries,
26and they may awake out of the snare of the devil, who have been captivated by him to his will.
Cross References
Matthew 21:32for John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye did not believe him; but publicans and harlots believed him; and though ye saw that, ye did not repent afterwards, to believe him.
Mark 1:15and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent, and believe the gospel.
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 →