2 Timothy 2:24 web — The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,

World English Bible

"The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,"

— 2 Timothy 2:24, World English Bible

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2 Timothy 2 — Context

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If anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master's use, prepared for every good work.

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Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.

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The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,

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in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,

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and they may recover themselves out of the devil's snare, having been taken captive by him to his will.

2 Timothy 2:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 2:24 say?
2 Timothy 2:24 in the World English Bible reads: “The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,”
Where is 2 Timothy 2:24 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 2:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 2, verse 24.
Who wrote 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.
What is the book of 2 Timothy about?
Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."
What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 2:24.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 2:24 in?
2 Timothy 2:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Timothy 2:24?
2 Timothy 2:24 reads (WEB): “The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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