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2 Timothy 2:24-25

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24 And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kindly to every one, an apt teacher, forbearing,

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

25 correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant that they will repent and come to know the truth,

25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,

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