2 Timothy 2:25

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

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Instructing

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Bible References

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Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls.

Brothers, if anyone is caught in any sin, you who are spiritual [that is, you who are responsive to the guidance of the Spirit] are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness [not with a sense of superiority or self-righteousness], keeping a watchful eye on yourself, so that you are not tempted as well.

But as for you, O man of God, flee from these things; aim at and pursue righteousness [true goodness, moral conformity to the character of God], godliness [the fear of God], faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness.

But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect.

Instructing

Listen and pay close attention, do not be haughty and overconfident,
For the Lord has spoken [says Jeremiah].

Then Jeremiah spoke to all the princes and to all the people, saying, “The Lord sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard.

But the testimony I receive is not from man [a merely human witness]; but I say these things so that you may be saved [that is, have eternal life].

“Brethren and fathers (kinsmen), hear my defense which I now offer to you.”

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Yet to this day the Lord has not given you a heart and mind to understand, nor eyes to see, nor ears to hear.

The priests shall teach My people the difference between the holy and the common, and teach them to distinguish between the (ceremonially) unclean and the clean.

“He will not quarrel, nor cry out loudly;
Nor will anyone hear His voice in the streets.

I did not come to call the [self-proclaimed] righteous [who see no need to repent], but sinners to repentance [to change their old way of thinking, to turn from sin and to seek God and His righteousness].”

to keep Satan from taking advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his schemes.

for the [resentful, deep-seated] anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God [that standard of behavior which He requires from us].