Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. New Living Translation A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. English Standard Version And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, Berean Standard Bible And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. Berean Literal Bible And it behooves the bond-servant of the Lord not to quarrel, but to be gentle toward all, able to teach, forbearing, King James Bible And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, New King James Version And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, New American Standard Bible The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, skillful in teaching, patient when wronged, NASB 1995 The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, NASB 1977 And the Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, Legacy Standard Bible And the Lord’s slave must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, Amplified Bible The servant of the Lord must not participate in quarrels, but must be kind to everyone [even-tempered, preserving peace, and he must be], skilled in teaching, patient and tolerant when wronged. Christian Standard Bible The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient, Holman Christian Standard Bible The Lord’s slave must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient, American Standard Version And the Lord's servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing, Contemporary English Version and God's servants must not be troublemakers. They must be kind to everyone, and they must be good teachers and very patient. English Revised Version And the Lord's servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing, GOD'S WORD® Translation A servant of the Lord must not quarrel. Instead, he must be kind to everyone. He must be a good teacher. He must be willing to suffer wrong. Good News Translation As the Lord's servant, you must not quarrel. You must be kind toward all, a good and patient teacher, International Standard Version A servant of the Lord must not argue. Instead, he must be kind to everyone, teachable, willing to suffer wrong, Majority Standard Bible And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. NET Bible And the Lord's slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient, New Heart English Bible The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient, Webster's Bible Translation And the servant of the Lord must not contend; but be gentle to all men, apt to teach, patient, Weymouth New Testament and a bondservant of the Lord must not quarrel, but must be inoffensive towards all men, a skilful teacher, and patient under wrongs. World English Bible The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand a servant of the LORD must not quarrel, but to be gentle to all, apt to teach, patient under evil, Berean Literal Bible And it behooves the bond-servant of the Lord not to quarrel, but to be gentle toward all, able to teach, forbearing, Young's Literal Translation and a servant of the Lord it behoveth not to strive, but to be gentle unto all, apt to teach, patient under evil, Smith's Literal Translation And the servant of the Lord must not contend; but be gentle to all, giving instruction, enduring evil, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the servant of the Lord must not wrangle: but be mild towards all men, apt to teach, patient, Catholic Public Domain Version For the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but instead he must be meek toward everyone, teachable, patient, New American Bible A slave of the Lord should not quarrel, but should be gentle with everyone, able to teach, tolerant, New Revised Standard Version And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kindly to everyone, an apt teacher, patient, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA servant of our LORD must not quarrel; but be gentle to all men, apt at teaching and patient, Aramaic Bible in Plain English But a Servant of our Lord ought not to fight, but to be humble toward every person, instructive and long-suffering, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but gentle toward all men, able to teach, patient under evils, Godbey New Testament But it does not behoove the servant of the Lord to strive, but to be gentle toward all, competent to teach, enduring evil, Haweis New Testament And a servant of the Lord ought not to quarrel; but to be gentle to all men, apt to teach, forbearing, Mace New Testament a christian must not be litigious, but easy to all men, qualify'd to instruct, Weymouth New Testament and a bondservant of the Lord must not quarrel, but must be inoffensive towards all men, a skilful teacher, and patient under wrongs. Worrell New Testament now a servant of the Lord must not engage in strife, but should be gentle towards all, apt in teaching, patient of wrong, Worsley New Testament but to be gentle towards all men, ready to teach, patient under injuries, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Lord's Approved Workman…23But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling. 24And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. 25He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.… Cross References Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. James 1:19-20 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, Titus 3:2 to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone. Colossians 3:12-13 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Ephesians 4:2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Romans 12:18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near. 1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Proverbs 25:15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. Treasury of Scripture And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle to all men, apt to teach, patient, the servant. Deuteronomy 34:5 So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD. Joshua 1:1 Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, 2 Chronicles 24:6 And the king called for Jehoiada the chief, and said unto him, Why hast thou not required of the Levites to bring in out of Judah and out of Jerusalem the collection, according to the commandment of Moses the servant of the LORD, and of the congregation of Israel, for the tabernacle of witness? must. Matthew 12:19 He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. Acts 15:2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question. 2 Corinthians 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) strive. John 6:52 The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat? Acts 7:26 And the next day he shewed himself unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong one to another? Acts 23:9 And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God. but. Isaiah 40:11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. 2 Corinthians 10:1 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, apt. 1 Timothy 3:2,3 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; … Titus 1:9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. patient. Jump to Previous Able Apt Behoveth Bondman Bondservant Bond-Servant Contend Forbearing Gentle Instead Kind Kindly Lord's Patient Putting Quarrel Quarrelsome Ready Resentful Right Servant Skilful Strive Teach Teacher Teaching Towards Trouble Wrong WrongsJump to Next Able Apt Behoveth Bondman Bondservant Bond-Servant Contend Forbearing Gentle Instead Kind Kindly Lord's Patient Putting Quarrel Quarrelsome Ready Resentful Right Servant Skilful Strive Teach Teacher Teaching Towards Trouble Wrong Wrongs2 Timothy 2 1. Timothy is exhorted again to constancy and perseverance.17. Of Hymenaeus and Philetus. 19. The foundation of the Lord is sure. 22. He is taught whereof to beware, and what to follow after. A servant of the Lord This phrase identifies the believer as one who is dedicated to serving God. The Greek word for "servant" here is "doulos," which implies a bondservant or slave, indicating total devotion and submission to the Lord's will. Historically, a servant in biblical times was expected to carry out the master's will without question, reflecting the Christian's call to live in obedience to God. This servitude is not burdensome but a willing and joyful submission to the Creator, recognizing His sovereignty and grace. Must not be quarrelsome But must be kind to everyone Able to teach And forbearing But be gentle unto all men.--Quiet and kind, not only to those belonging to the brotherhood of Christ, but, as is expressly mentioned, to all. It is noteworthy how, in these Pastoral Epistles--which contain, so to speak, the last general directions to believers in Jesus as to life as well as doctrine of perhaps the greatest of the inspired teachers--so many careful suggestions are given for the guidance of Christians in all their relations with the great heathen world. Conciliation may be termed the key-note of these directions. St. Paul would press upon Timothy and his successors the great truth that it was the Master's will that the unnumbered peoples who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death should learn, by slow though sure degrees, how lovely and desirable a thing it was to be a Christian; should come at length to see clearly that Christ was, after all, the only lover and real friend of man. Apt to teach, patient.--The Greek word is better rendered by the forbearing of the margin than by "patient." Patient of wrong, however, best gives the full force of the original. This is what the servant of God should really aim at being: the teacher rather than the controversialist--rather the patient endurer of wrong than the fomenter of dissensions and wordy strifes. Verse 24. - The Lord's servant for the servant of the Lord, A.V.; towards all for unto all men, A.V.; forbearing for patient, A.V. The Lord's servant (δοῦλον Κυρίου). So St. Paul repeatedly describes himself (Romans 1:1; Galatians 1:10; Philippians 1:1; Titus 1:1), as do also the apostles James, Peter, Jude, and John (James 1:1; 2 Peter 1:1; Jude 1:1; Revelation 1:1). The term seems, therefore, especially (though not exclusively, Ephesians 6:6; 1 Peter 2:16; Revelation 19:2, 5; Revelation 22:3) to describe those whose office it is to preach the gospel, either as apostles or as ministers (Colossians 4:12). Must not strive (μάχεσθαι); a conclusive reason against engaging in those foolish and ignorant questionings which necessarily engender strife. Gentle (ἤπιον); only here and in 1 Thessalonians 2:7, where we see how St. Paul carried this precept into practice. A nurse does not meet the child's waywardness by blows or threats, but by gentleness and love. It is a classical word. Apt to teach (see 1 Timothy 3:2, note). Forbearing (ἀνεξίκακον); only here in the New Testament, not found in the LXX., and only in late Greek. It means literally "bearing up against ill treatment," patiently enduring it.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. a servant δοῦλον (doulon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 1401: (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. of [the] Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. must δεῖ (dei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1163: Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. not οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. be quarrelsome, μάχεσθαι (machesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strong's 3164: To engage in battle, fight; hence: To strive, contend, dispute. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. he must be εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. kind ἤπιον (ēpion) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2261: Placid, gentle, mild. Probably from epos; properly, affable, i.e. Mild or kind. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. everyone, πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. able to teach, διδακτικόν (didaktikon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 1317: Able to teach, apt to teach. From didaktos; instructive. [and] forbearing. ἀνεξίκακον (anexikakon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 420: Enduring evil, patient of evil, patiently forbearing. From anechomai and kakos; enduring of ill, i.e. Forbearing. Links 2 Timothy 2:24 NIV2 Timothy 2:24 NLT 2 Timothy 2:24 ESV 2 Timothy 2:24 NASB 2 Timothy 2:24 KJV 2 Timothy 2:24 BibleApps.com 2 Timothy 2:24 Biblia Paralela 2 Timothy 2:24 Chinese Bible 2 Timothy 2:24 French Bible 2 Timothy 2:24 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Timothy 2:24 The Lord's servant must not quarrel (2 Tim. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim) |
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