2 Timothy 2:25

Translations

Modern

He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

Traditional

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

Literal

…in gentleness disciplining those opposing, lest ever God may give them repentance unto a knowledge of the truth,

Latin

…cum modestia corripientem eos qui resistunt veritati, nequando Deus det illis pœnitentiam ad cognoscendam veritatem,

Original

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English

He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

Notes

2 Timothy 2:25

gently reprove: Compare 1 Corinthians 4:21; 2 Corinthians 10:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:14; 2 Thessalonians 3:14–15; Titus 3:10–11; Jude 1:22–23.

2 Timothy 2:14–26

Timothy must focus on Paul's teaching and avoid the teachings and behavior of false teachers 2:8–13. The false teachings were probably similar to those in 1 Timothy 6:20–21.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Church Leaders Dealing with Conflict Persecution Tolerance

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Glossary

Chasten, Chastisement Conversion Discipline Gentleness Haggai, Book of Timothy, Second Letter to

Topics

Adaptability Arguments Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Confronting Others Confronting Sin Criticism Defending Our Faith Difficult People Free Speech Gentleness: Exhortations To Ignorance of God: Ministers should Compassionate Those In Lack of Love Meekness: General Scriptures Concerning Meekness: Ministers should Instruct Opposers With Patience: General Scriptures Concerning Preventing Conflict Repentance: Given by God Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Righteous: Described Strife: General Scriptures Concerning Truth: should be Acknowledged

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