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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Timothy 2:25
18th Century
Theologian
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves. That is, those who embrace error and set themselves against the truth. We are not to…
AT Robertson
On 2 Timothy 2:25
Correcting (παιδευοντα). See Tit 2:12. "Schooling" (Parry).
Oppose themselves (αντιδιατιθεμενους). Presen…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Timothy 2:25
19th Century
Bishop
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves.—By “those that oppose themselves,” Paul alludes less to the leading…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Timothy 2:24–26
19th Century
Preacher
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…
John Calvin
On 2 Timothy 2:25
16th Century
Theologian
If sometime God grant to them repentance—this expression, “If sometime,” or “If perhaps,” points out the difficulty of the case, as being …
John Gill
On 2 Timothy 2:25
17th Century
Pastor
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves
To the truth; resist it and deny it; or contradict some other t…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Timothy 2:22–26
17th Century
Minister
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…