Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, New Living Translation Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. English Standard Version correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, Berean Standard Bible He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. Berean Literal Bible in gentleness disciplining those opposing, lest ever God may give them repentance unto a knowledge of the truth, King James Bible In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; New King James Version in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, New American Standard Bible with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, NASB 1995 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, NASB 1977 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, Legacy Standard Bible with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may give them repentance leading to the full knowledge of the truth, Amplified Bible 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], Christian Standard Bible instructing his opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance leading them to the knowledge of the truth. Holman Christian Standard Bible instructing his opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance leading them to the knowledge 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, Contemporary English Version Be humble when you correct people who oppose you. Maybe God will lead them to turn to him and learn the truth. English Revised Version in meekness correcting them that oppose themselves; if peradventure God may give them repentance unto the knowledge of the truth, GOD'S WORD® Translation He must be gentle in correcting those who oppose the Good News. Maybe God will allow them to change the way they think and act and lead them to know the truth. Good News Translation who is gentle as you correct your opponents, for it may be that God will give them the opportunity to repent and come to know the truth. 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, Majority Standard Bible He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge 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, Webster's Bible Translation 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 World English Bible in gentleness correcting those who oppose him. Perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versioninstructing those opposing in meekness—if perhaps God may give to them conversion to an acknowledging of the truth, Berean Literal Bible in gentleness disciplining those opposing, lest ever God may give them repentance unto a knowledge of the truth, Young's Literal Translation in meekness instructing those opposing -- if perhaps God may give to them repentance to an acknowledging of the truth, Smith's Literal Translation In meekness instructing them being in a contrary state; lest perhaps God may give them repentance to the acknowledgment of the truth; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWith modesty admonishing them that resist the truth: if peradventure God may give them repentance to know the truth, Catholic Public Domain Version correcting with self-restraint those who resist the truth. For at any time God may give them repentance, so as to recognize the truth, New American Bible correcting opponents with kindness. It may be that God will grant them repentance that leads to knowledge of the truth, New Revised Standard Version correcting opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant that they will repent and come to know the truth, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo that he may discipline gently those who argue against him; and perhaps God will grant them repentance and they will know the truth: Aramaic Bible in Plain English That he may instruct with humility those who dispute against him. Perhaps God will give them repentance and they will know the truth, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentin meekness instructing those who oppose themselves, if, possibly, God may give them repentance in order to the 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, 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; 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. 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 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; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Lord's Approved Workman…24And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. 25 He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. 26Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.… Cross References James 1:21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 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. Matthew 11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 1 Corinthians 4:21 Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit? Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Ephesians 4:2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children. 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. Romans 12:20-21 On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Luke 6:27-28 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Proverbs 25:15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. Treasury of Scripture In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; In. Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 1 Timothy 6:11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. instructing. Jeremiah 13:15-17 Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken… Jeremiah 26:12-15 Then spake Jeremiah unto 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 ye have heard… John 5:34 But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved. if. Jeremiah 31:18,19,33 I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the LORD my God… Ezekiel 11:19 And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh: Ezekiel 36:26,31 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh… peradventure. Acts 8:22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. 1 Timothy 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. repentance. 2 Timothy 3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Matthew 21:32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him. Mark 1:3,4,15 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight… Jump to Previous Acknowledging Chance Change Errors Full Gentle Gentleness Gently Guiding Heart Hope Instruct Instructing Leading Meekness Opponents Oppose Peradventure Perhaps Repent Repentance Setting Speak Teaching Themselves Tone True. TruthJump to Next Acknowledging Chance Change Errors Full Gentle Gentleness Gently Guiding Heart Hope Instruct Instructing Leading Meekness Opponents Oppose Peradventure Perhaps Repent Repentance Setting Speak Teaching Themselves Tone True. Truth2 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. in the hope The phrase "in the hope" conveys a sense of expectation and trust in God's sovereign ability to transform hearts. The Greek word used here is "ἐλπίδι" (elpidi), which implies a confident expectation rather than a mere wish. In the context of Christian doctrine, hope is not uncertain but is anchored in the promises of God. This hope is rooted in the assurance that God is actively working in the lives of individuals, drawing them towards Himself. that God will grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth If God peradventure will give them repentance.--The Greek original here also carries out what was said in the Note on the last clause, and may be rendered literally, if perchance at any time God might grant to them . . . This suggests a hope at least that at some time or other God's grace would work in these "opposing" members of the congregation a change. The "repentance" here signifies an abandonment on the part of those erring Christians of that wrong course on which they had entered, and a return to the true Church of God and to the full knowledge of the gospel truth. Verse 25. - Correcting them for instructing those, A.V.; peradventure God for God peradventure, A.V.; may for will, A.V.; unto the knowledge for to the acknowledging, A.V. Correcting (παιδεύοντα), παιδεύειν means properly to "educate," "bring up," or "train" a child. Hence sometimes the idea of teaching predominates, sometimes that of correcting or chastising. Here the context shows that the idea of teaching is pre-dominant - partly because the word suggests something contrary to the ἀπαίδευτοι ζητήσεις of ver. 23, and partly because the end of this παιδεία is to bring them to the knowledge of God's truth. The A.V. "instructing" is therefore the right word here. Them that oppose themselves (τοὺς ἀντιδιατιθέμενους); only here in the New Testament or the LXX., or in classical Greek. Literally, those who arrange or set themselves in opposition; or, in one word, "opponents," referring, no doubt, chiefly to such ἀντιλέγοντες as are mentioned in the very similar passage, Titus 1:9 (see too Titus 2:8). If peradventure (μήποτε). "Μήποτε, in later Greek, loses its aversative meaning ('lest at any time'), and is almost equivalent to εἴποτε (Alford, in loc.) - equivalent to "in case God should," etc. Repentance (μετανοία); such a change of mind as shall lead them to embrace the truth. Knowledge (ἐπίγνωσις); almost invariably used of the knowledge of God or of God's truth (ch. 3:7; Romans 1:28; Ephesians 1:17; Ephesians 4:13; Colossians 1:9, 10; Colossians 3:10; Titus 1:1; Hebrews 10:26, etc.). The truth; that truth which before they set themselves to oppose, disputing against it and resisting it. The servant of the Lord must never despair of any one, never throw an additional obstacle in any one's way by roughness or harsh speech, and never allow unkind feelings to be roused in his own breast by the perverseness or unreasonableness of them that oppose themselves to him.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [He must] gentlyπραΰτητι (prautēti) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 4240: Mildness, gentleness. From praus; mildness, i.e. humility. reprove παιδεύοντα (paideuonta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3811: From pais; to train up a child, i.e. Educate, or, discipline. those who τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. oppose [him], ἀντιδιατιθεμένους (antidiatithemenous) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 475: To set myself against, oppose. From anti and diatithemai; to set oneself opposite, i.e. Be disputatious. in the hope that μή‿ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. may grant δώῃ (dōē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. repentance μετάνοιαν (metanoian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3341: From metanoeo; compunction; by implication, reversal (another's) decision). leading to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. a knowledge ἐπίγνωσιν (epignōsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1922: From epiginosko; recognition, i.e. full discernment, acknowledgement. of [the] truth. ἀληθείας (alētheias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 225: From alethes; truth. 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