2 Timothy 2:24-26

King James Version

²⁴And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

²⁵In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

²⁶And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

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2 Timothy 2:24-26

New Living Translation

²⁴A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. ²⁵Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. ²⁶Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.

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2 Timothy 2:24-26

New International Version

²⁴And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.^(A) ²⁵Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,^(B) ²⁶and 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.