2 Timothy 2:24
2 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 2
“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,”2 Timothy 2:24
What Does 2 Timothy 2:24 Mean?
2 Timothy 2:24 is found in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 2, verse 24 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Patience, and Servanthood.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Timothy 2:24 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 13:7“Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.”James 1:20“For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”Titus 3:2“To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.”James 1:19“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”Titus 1:7“For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;”James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”Colossians 1:28“Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:”1 Thessalonians 2:7“But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:”1 Timothy 3:2“A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;”Malachi 2:7“For the priest’s lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.”Ephesians 4:2“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;”Philippians 2:14“Do all things without murmurings and disputings:”Philippians 2:3“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”1 Timothy 2:1“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;”1 Timothy 6:11“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”Colossians 3:13“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”1 Peter 3:8“Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:”Proverbs 3:30“Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.”Titus 1:9“Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.”Ezekiel 44:23“And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.”
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