2 Timothy 2:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 2:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 2:24 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, patient: or, forbearing" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 2:24 — KJV
“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, patient: or, forbearing”
— 2 Timothy 2:24 (KJV)
2 Timothy 2:24 in Context — About the Book of 2 Timothy
2 Timothy is Paul's last letter, written on death row — a father's final charge to his son in the faith. Fan your gift into flame; God gave a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not fear. All Scripture is God-breathed. I have fought the good fight; I have kept the faith.
Cross-References for 2 Timothy 2:24
“And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:24: servant, lord, men
“And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:24: servant, lord, men
“With whomsoever of thy servants it be found, both let him die, and we also will be my lord's bondmen.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:24: servant, lord, men
“And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:24: servant, lord, men
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Come up to me into the mount, and be there: and I will give thee tables of stone, and a law, and commandments which I have written; that thou mayest teach them.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:24: lord, men, teach
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