Parallel Verses
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 -
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;
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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References
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Timothy 2:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Worker Approved To God And Not Ashamed
24
The Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind (gentle) to all, able to teach, and patient when wronged.
25
Cross References
1 Timothy 2:4
It is God's desire that all men have salvation and come to the full (precise) (accurate) (correct) knowledge (Greek: epignosis: recognition, discernment) of the truth.
Acts 8:22
Repent of this wickedness, and pray to God, that the thought in your heart may be forgiven you.
Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right. But you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.
1 Peter 3:15
Sanctify the Christ as Lord (kurios: master) in your hearts. Always be ready to answer every man who asks you a reason for your hope, yet with meekness (mildness) and respect!
Acts 2:38
Then Peter said: Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 11:18
When they heard this they objected no more and praised God, saying: God has granted the people of the nations repentance to life.
Acts 20:21
I witnessed to both Jews and to Greeks about repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 6:11
But you, O man of God, run from these things. Pursue (set your heart on) righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and meekness.
Jeremiah 13:15-17
Listen, give heed and do not be haughty (arrogant). Jehovah has spoken.
Jeremiah 26:12-15
Then I Jeremiah said: Jehovah sent me to proclaim everything that you heard me say against this Temple and against this city.
Jeremiah 31:18-19
I hear the people of Israel say in grief, 'Jehovah, we were like an untamed animal, but you taught us to obey. Bring us back for we are ready to return to you, Jehovah our God.
Jeremiah 31:33
This is the covenant (agreement) that I will make with Israel after those days, declares Jehovah. I will put my teachings (Law) inside them. I will write those teachings (Law) on their hearts (inner man) (mind) (will) (conscience) (understanding). I will be their God, and they will be my people.
Ezekiel 11:19
I will give them one (united) heart, and put a new spirit within them. I will take the heart of stone (unkind attitude) out of them and give them a heart of flesh (loving disposition).
Ezekiel 36:26
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you. I will remove your stubborn hearts and give you obedient hearts.
Ezekiel 36:31
Then you will remember your evil ways and the bad things that you did. You will hate yourselves for all these wicked and disgusting things.
Zechariah 12:10
I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of kindness and of supplication. They will look to the one whom they pierced; and they will mourn for him, as one mourns for his only son. There will be a bitter lamentation for him, like one who grieves for his first-born.
Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. I am meek (mild) and humble in heart. You will have a restful life,
Matthew 21:32
John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him. Even the tax collectors and prostitutes believed him. When you saw this, you did not regret your sins and did not have faith in him.
Mark 1:3-4
The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare the way of Jehovah (YHWH), make his paths straight. (Isaiah 40:3)
Mark 1:15
Jesus said: The time has come. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe the good news.
John 5:34
The testimony I receive is not from man. However I say these things that you may be saved.
Acts 5:21
When they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and those who were with him. He called the council together and all the senate of the children of Israel and sent to the prison to have them brought.
Acts 5:31
God exalted him to his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
Acts 22:1-23
Men, brothers and fathers, hear my defense to you now.
2 Timothy 3:7
They are constantly learning, and never able to grasp the knowledge of the truth.
Titus 1:1
Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's chosen ones, and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness.
Titus 3:2
to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above. It comes down from the Father of lights (truth and spiritual purity), with whom there is no variation. He does not change like shifting shadows.
1 John 5:16
If any man see his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he will ask, and God will give him life for them that sin not leading to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I do not say that he should make request concerning this.