2 Timothy 2:23-26
Christian Standard Bible
23 But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, because you know that they breed quarrels. 24 The Lord’s(A) servant must not quarrel,(B) but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach,[a] and patient, 25 instructing his opponents with gentleness.(C) Perhaps God will grant them repentance(D) leading them to the knowledge of the truth. 26 Then they may come to their senses and escape the trap of the devil,(E) who has taken them captive to do his will.(F)
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- 2:24 Or everyone, skillful in teaching
2 Timothy 2:23-26
Common English Bible
23 Avoid foolish and thoughtless discussions, since you know that they produce conflicts. 24 God’s slave shouldn’t be argumentative but should be kind toward all people, able to teach, patient, 25 and should correct opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will change their mind and give them a knowledge of the truth. 26 They may come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap that holds them captive to do his will.
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