24 But the servant of the Lord must not strive, but must be gentle toward all men, apt to teach, [a]suffering the evil,

25 Instructing them with meekness that are [b]contrary minded, proving if God at any time will give them repentance, that they may acknowledge the truth,

26 And come to amendment out of that snare of the devil, of whom they are taken prisoners, to do his will.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 2:24 To win them through our patient bearing with them, but not to please them or excuse them in their wickedness.
  2. 2 Timothy 2:25 He meaneth such as do not yet see the truth.

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