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2 Timothy 2:24–26

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And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
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From verse 24

  1. Titus 3:2Rank 1 from verse 24
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    2To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

  2. James 1:19–20Rank 2 from verse 24
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    19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

    20For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

  3. Titus 1:7Rank 3 from verse 24
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    7For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

  4. 1 Thessalonians 2:7Rank 4 from verse 24
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    7But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

  5. 1 Timothy 3:2–3Rank 5 from verse 24
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    2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

    3Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

From verse 25

  1. Acts 11:18Rank 1 from verse 25
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    18When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

  2. Galatians 6:1Rank 2 from verse 25
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    1BRETHREN, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

  3. 1 Timothy 2:4Rank 3 from verse 25
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    4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

  4. 1 John 5:16Rank 4 from verse 25
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    16If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.

  5. Acts 8:22Rank 5 from verse 25
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    22Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

From verse 26

  1. 1 Timothy 3:7Rank 1 from verse 26
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    7Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

  2. Isaiah 49:25–26Rank 2 from verse 26
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    25But thus saith the Lord, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.

    26And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the Lord am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.

  3. Psalms 124:7Rank 3 from verse 26
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    7Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.

  4. Colossians 1:13Rank 4 from verse 26
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    13Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

  5. Isaiah 42:6–7Rank 5 from verse 26
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    6I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;

    7To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.

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2 Timothy 2:24

COMBINED MEANING

servant

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One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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strive

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To contend, struggle, labour earnestly, or exert oneself toward an object.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

apt

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Fit, suited, ready, or qualified for a stated purpose; having ability or readiness to do it.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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teach

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To instruct, inform, train, show, counsel, or communicate knowledge or doctrine.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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patient

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Enduring delay, suffering, or provocation with steadfastness, forbearance, and self-restraint.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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2 Timothy 2:25

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

oppose

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To set against; to resist or withstand.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604

COMBINED MEANING

repentance

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A change of mind or purpose concerning what has been done or intended, often coupled with grief or sorrow.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

truth

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1. That which is true; conformity to fact or reality. 2. Faithfulness. 3. God's revealed word.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

2 Timothy 2:26

COMBINED MEANING

recover

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To regain, restore, return to a former condition, or become well.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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snare

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1. Figuratively, something that catches, entangles, endangers, or brings a person into bondage or restraint. 2. A trap, noose, or device for catching.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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devil

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Sense 1: The Devil: Satan, the old serpent, the enemy, adversary, tempter, and deceiver. Sense 2: An evil or unclean spirit. Sense 3: By figure, a person characterized by great wickedness.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

taken

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1. Received, accepted, or chosen. 2. Seized or captured. 3. Carried or laid hold of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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23But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

24And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

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25In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

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26And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

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