2 Timothy 2:26

and they may awake out of the snare of the devil, who have been captivated by him to his will.

1770 John Worsley NT

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

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 12:28but if I by the Spirit of God cast out devils, then certainly the kingdom of God is come unto you.

Luke 15:17But coming to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father have bread enough and to spare, and I am perishing with 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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