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24 But the servant of the Lord must not quarrel, but must be peaceable towards all, able to teach, and one that can be patient with the evil, 25 and can correct those who resist – if perhaps God at any time will give them repentance to know the truth, 26 so that they may come to themselves again out of the snare of the devil, who are now taken by him at his will.

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24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.(A) 25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,(B) 26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil,(C) who has taken them captive to do his will.

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