2 Timothy 2:24-26
What is written? (ESV)
And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.
What does it say?
A follower of God must not be argumentative but must be kind to all. They also must be able to patiently teach others and gently correct them while enduring their evil. God may grant their opponent repentance leading to knowledge of the truth, so that they come to their senses and escape Satan's snare, having been captured to do his will.
What is its immediate context?
Paul’s instruction to Timothy regarding a young preacher’s behavior.
