2 Timothy 2:24

24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.

2 Timothy 2:24 in Other Translations

KJV
24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
ESV
24 And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,
NLT
24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people.
MSG
24 God's servant must not be argumentative, but a gentle listener and a teacher who keeps cool,
CSB
24 The Lord's slave must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient,

2 Timothy 2:24 In-Context

22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.
24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.
25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,
26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 1 Timothy 3:2,3
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