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in gentleness correcting those who oppose him; if perhaps God may give them repentance to the knowledge of the truth,
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Correct with Gentleness
Commentators unanimously stress that correcting those in error must be done with meekness and patience, not anger. Scholars like Albert Barnes explain that gentleness is not only biblically mandated but also practically wise, as an aggressive approach makes people defensive and less likely to listen. The goal is to win their heart to then persuade their mind.
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2 Timothy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves. That is, those who embrace error and set themselves against the truth. We are not to…
Correcting (παιδευοντα). See Tit 2:12. "Schooling" (Parry).
Oppose themselves (αντιδιατιθεμενους). Presen…
19th Century
Anglican
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves.—By “those that oppose themselves,” Paul alludes less to the leading…
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Baptist
We have here laid down, then, the duty of the Christian minister and the duty of each Christian too, and let us seek, in the Holy Spirit's grace, t…
16th Century
Protestant
If sometime God grant to them repentance—this expression, “If sometime,” or “If perhaps,” points out the difficulty of the case, as being …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves To the truth; resist it and deny it; or contradict some other t…
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The more we follow that which is good, the faster and further we will flee from that which is evil. Maintaining the communion of saints will take u…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the author showed that profane chatter must be avoided, drawing his reason from the harm it causes. Here he shows the same th…
