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
New American Standard Bible
23 But refuse foolish and ignorant (A)speculations, knowing that they (B)produce [a]quarrels. 24 (C)The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, (D)skillful in teaching, patient when wronged, 25 (E)with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, (F)if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to (G)the knowledge of the truth, 26 and they may come to their senses and escape from (H)the snare of the devil, having been (I)held captive [b]by him to do his will.
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- 2 Timothy 2:23 Lit fightings
- 2 Timothy 2:26 Or by him, to do His will
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