Parallel Verses
Moffatt New Testament
he must be gentle in his admonitions to the opposition ??God may perhaps let them change their mind and admit the Truth;
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
Holman Bible
instructing his opponents with gentleness.
International Standard Version
and gentle when refuting opponents. After all, maybe God will allow them to repent and to come to a full knowledge of the truth,
A Conservative Version
in mildness correcting those who oppose. Perhaps God may grant them repentance for recognition of the truth,
American Standard Version
in meekness correcting them that oppose themselves; if peradventure God may give them repentance unto the knowledge of the truth,
Amplified
He must correct those who are in opposition with courtesy and gentleness in the hope that God may grant that they will repent and be led to the knowledge of the truth [accurately understanding and welcoming it],
An Understandable Version
[He must] gently correct those people who oppose [him], in hope that God will give them [opportunity for] repentance, leading to a [full] knowledge of the truth,
Anderson New Testament
in meekness instructing those who oppose themselves, if, possibly, God may give them repentance in order to the acknowledgment of the truth,
Bible in Basic English
Gently guiding those who go against the teaching; if by chance God may give them a change of heart and true knowledge,
Common New Testament
with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God will grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,
Daniel Mace New Testament
with great temper and meekness informing those, who differ in opinion; because he does not know, but God may change their minds, by convincing them of the truth.
Darby Translation
in meekness setting right those who oppose, if God perhaps may sometime give them repentance to acknowledgment of the truth,
Godbey New Testament
in meekness correcting the adversaries; if peradventure God may grant unto them repentance into the perfect knowledge of the truth,
Goodspeed New Testament
correcting his opponents with gentleness; for God may possibly let them repent and acknowledge the truth,
John Wesley New Testament
apt to teach, patient of evil, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if haply God may give them repentance, to the acknowledging of the truth;
Julia Smith Translation
In meekness instructing them being in a contrary state; lest perhaps God may give them repentance to the acknowledgment of the truth;
King James 2000
In meekness instructing those that oppose them; if God perhaps will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
Lexham Expanded Bible
correcting those who are opposed with gentleness, [seeing] whether perhaps God may grant them repentance to a knowledge of the truth,
Modern King James verseion
in meekness instructing those who oppose, if perhaps God will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and one that can suffer the evil in meekness, and can inform them that resist - if that God at any time will give them repentance for to know the truth -
Montgomery New Testament
He must be gentle when instructing opponents; for possibly God may give them a change of mind for the recognition of the truth,
NET Bible
correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth
New Heart English Bible
in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,
Noyes New Testament
in meekness admonishing those that oppose themselves; if haply God may give them repentance to attain the full knowledge of the truth,
Sawyer New Testament
in meekness correcting the adversaries, that God may give them a change of mind to a knowledge of the truth,
The Emphasized Bible
In meekness, bringing under discipline them that oppose themselves, lest at any time God should give them repentance unto a personal knowledge of truth,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
with meekness correcting those who are opposers, if at last God may give unto them repentance so as to submit to the conviction of the truth;
Twentieth Century New Testament
He should instruct his opponents in a gentle spirit; for, possibly, God may give them a repentance that will lead to a fuller knowledge of Truth,
Webster
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God perhaps will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth:
Weymouth New Testament
He must speak in a gentle tone when correcting the errors of opponents, in the hope that God will at last give them repentance, for them to come to a full knowledge of the truth
Williams New Testament
With gentleness he must correct his opponents, for God might grant them repentance that would lead them to a full knowledge of the truth,
World English Bible
in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,
Worrell New Testament
in meekness correcting those opposing themselves, if peradventure God should give them repentance to a full knowledge of the truth,
Worsley New Testament
with meekness instructing those of different sentiments, not knowing but God may give them repentance to the acknowledgement of the truth;
Youngs Literal Translation
in meekness instructing those opposing -- if perhaps God may give to them repentance to an acknowledging of the truth,
Themes
Ignorance of God » Ministers should » Compassionate those in
Leaders » Preaching » As teachers of the word
Meekness » General references to » Essential in teaching
Meekness » Ministers should » Instruct opposers with
Ministers » Work of preaching » As teachers of the word
Ministers » Remuneration of » Teachers
Religious » Support of unfaithful » As teachers of the word
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Fausets
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Timothy 2:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Worker Approved To God And Not Ashamed
24 And the Lord's servant must not be a man of strife; he must be kind to everybody, a skilled teacher, a man who will not resent injuries; 25 he must be gentle in his admonitions to the opposition ??God may perhaps let them change their mind and admit the Truth; 26 they may come to their senses again and escape the snare of the devil, as they are brought back to life by God to do his will.
Cross References
1 Timothy 2:4
to the God who desires all men to be saved and to attain the knowledge of the Truth.
Acts 8:22
So repent of this wickedness of yours, and ask God whether you cannot be forgiven for your heart's purpose.
Galatians 6:1
Even if anyone is detected in some trespass, brothers, you are spiritual, you must set the offender right in a spirit of gentleness; let each of you look to himself, in case he too is tempted.
1 Peter 3:15
but reverence Christ as Lord in your own hearts. Always be ready with a reply for anyone who calls you to account for the hope you cherish, but answer gently and with a sense of reverence;
Acts 2:38
"Repent," said Peter, "let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins; then you will receive the gift of the holy Spirit.
Acts 11:18
On hearing this they desisted and glorified God, saying, "So God has actually allowed the Gentiles to repent and live!"
Acts 20:21
bearing my testimony, both to Jews and Greeks, of repentance before God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 6:11
Shun that, O man of God, aim at integrity, piety, faith, love, stedfastness, and suavity;
Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find your souls refreshed;
Matthew 21:32
For John showed you the way to be good and you would not believe him; the taxgatherers and harlots believed him, and even though you saw that, you would not change your mind afterwards and believe him.
Mark 1:3-4
the voice of one who cries in the desert, 'Make the way ready for the Lord, level the paths for him' ??4 John appeared baptizing in the desert and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;
Mark 1:15
he said, "The time has now come, God's reign is near: repent and believe in the gospel."
John 5:34
(though I accept no testimony from man ??I only speak of this testimony, that you may be saved);
Acts 5:21
With these orders they went into the temple about dawn and proceeded to teach. Meantime the high priest and his allies met, called the Sanhedrin together and the council of seniors belonging to the sons of Israel, and then sent to prison for the men.
Acts 5:31
God lifted him up to his right hand as our pioneer and saviour, in order to grant repentance and remission of sins to Israel.
Acts 22:1-23
"Brothers and fathers, listen to the defence I now make before you."
2 Timothy 3:7
who are always curious to learn and never able to attain the knowledge of the Truth.
Titus 1:1
Paul a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God's elect and for their knowledge of the Truth that goes with a religious life,
Titus 3:2
they must abuse no one, they must not quarrel, but be conciliatory and display perfect gentleness to all men.
James 1:17
all we are given is good, and all our endowments are faultless, descending from above, from the Father of the heavenly lights, who knows no change of rising and setting, who casts no shadow on the earth.
1 John 5:16
If anyone notices his brother committing a sin which is not deadly, he will ask and obtain life for him ??for anyone who does not commit a deadly sin. There is such a thing as deadly sin; I do not mean he is to pray for that.