2 Timothy 2:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 2:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 2:26 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. recover......" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 2:26 — KJV
“And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. recover...: Gr. awake taken...: Gr. taken alive”
— 2 Timothy 2:26 (KJV)
2 Timothy 2:26 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 2:26
“And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:26: may, taken, captive
“And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan. armed: or, led forth trained: or, instructed”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:26: taken, captive
“And Laban said to Jacob, What hast thou done, that thou hast stolen away unawares to me, and carried away my daughters, as captives taken with the sword?”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:26: taken, captive
“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 2:26: may, snare
“When thou goest forth to war against thine enemies, and the LORD thy God hath delivered them into thine hands, and thou hast taken them captive,”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:26: taken, captive
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