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2 Timothy 2:23-25
International Standard Version
2 Timothy 2:23-25
International Standard Version
23 Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments. 24 A servant[a] of the Lord must not argue. Instead, he must be kind to everyone, teachable,[b] willing to suffer wrong, 25 and gentle when refuting opponents. After all, maybe God will allow them to repent and to come to a full knowledge of the truth,
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- 2 Timothy 2:24 Or slave
- 2 Timothy 2:24 Or able to teach
2 Timothy 2:23-25
New International Version
2 Timothy 2:23-25
New International Version
23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.(A) 24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.(B) 25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,(C)
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