2 Timothy 2:24

Contextual Overview

²²Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. ²² Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. ²² Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. ²²Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. ²²Whip and spur as fast as you can from anything that makes you act like a young stud with only one thing on his mind. A real stud can be ridden and used in any situation without lust grabbing ahold. This is done by living the right way, being faithful, loving others, and exhibiting peace in all you are and do. Ride with other cowboys who ride in a manner worthy of the Lord's service. ²² But keep yourself from those desires of the flesh which are strong when the body is young, and go after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those whose prayers go up to the Lord from a clean heart. ²² But youthful lusts flee, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those that call upon the Lord out of a pure heart. ²² Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. ²² Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. ²² Flee also youthful desires; but follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace with them that call upon the Lord, out of a pure heart.

Bible Verse Review
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the servant: Deuteronomy 34:5, Joshua 1:1, 2 Chronicles 24:6, Daniel 6:20, 1 Timothy 6:11, Titus 1:1, Titus 3:2, James 1:1

must: Matthew 12:19, Acts 15:2, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Philippians 2:3, Philippians 2:14, 1 Timothy 3:3, Titus 1:7, James 1:19, James 1:20, Jude 1:3

strive: John 6:52, Acts 7:26, Acts 23:9, James 4:2,*Gr.

but: Isaiah 40:11, 2 Corinthians 10:1, Galatians 5:22, 1 Thessalonians 2:7, Titus 3:2, James 3:17, 1 Peter 3:8

apt: 1 Timothy 3:2, 1 Timothy 3:3, Titus 1:9

patient: or, forbearing, Ephesians 4:2, Colossians 3:13

Reciprocal: 2 Kings 18:12 - Moses Nehemiah 8:13 - to understand the words of the law Psalms 36:1 - servant Proverbs 3:30 - General Proverbs 17:14 - leave Proverbs 26:17 - passeth Isaiah 42:2 - General Ezekiel 44:23 - General Daniel 11:33 - understand Malachi 2:7 - the priest's Acts 27:23 - and Romans 12:7 - or he 1 Corinthians 13:7 - endureth 2 Corinthians 1:24 - that 2 Corinthians 5:11 - we persuade Colossians 1:28 - teaching Colossians 3:8 - anger 1 Thessalonians 5:14 - be 1 Thessalonians 5:15 - and 1 Timothy 1:6 - turned 1 Timothy 2:1 - all men 1 Timothy 5:1 - entreat 2 Timothy 2:2 - who

Cross-References

Genesis 2:1
Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.

Genesis 2:1
Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.

Genesis 2:1
Thus the heavens and the earth were completed, and all their hosts.

Genesis 2:1
Thus the heavens and the earth were completed, and all their hosts.

Genesis 2:1
The heauens also & the earth were finisshed, & all the hoast of them.

Genesis 2:1
So the earth, the sky, and everything in them were finished.

Genesis 2:1
Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.

Genesis 2:1
Therfor heuenes and erthe ben maad perfit, and al the ournement of tho.

Genesis 2:1
Thus the heauens and the earth were finished, and all the hoste of them.

Genesis 2:1
Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

And the servant of the Lord must not strive,.... By "the servant of the Lord" is not meant any believer in common, but a minister of the word, as Timothy was; such an one ought not to strive about words to no profit, about mere words, and in a litigious, quarrelsome manner, and for mastery and not truth; though he may, and ought to strive for the faith of the Gospel; this is praiseworthy in him:

but be gentle unto all men; not only to troubled minds, and wounded consciences, by supplying them with the precious promises and truths of the Gospel; and to backsliders, by restoring them in a spirit of meekness; but even to those who contradict the truth, and themselves, by mild and kind instructions.

Apt to teach, showing a willingness to instruct the ignorant and obstinate, and making use of abilities given for that purpose, notwithstanding all discouragements; for it follows,

patient, or "bearing evil"; not only the infirmities of weak brethren in the church, and the reproaches and persecutions of profane men in the world; but also the contradictions and oppositions of the adversaries of truth, so as not to be irritated and provoked, or to be discouraged, and desist from the defence of the Gospel.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And the servant of the Lord - Referring here primarily to the Christian minister, but applicable to all Christians; for all profess to be the servants of the Lord.

Must not strive - He may calmly inquire after truth; he may discuss points of morals, or theology, if he will do it with a proper spirit; he may “contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints” Jude 1:3; but he may not do that which is here mentioned as strife. The Greek word - μάχεσθαι machesthai - commonly denotes, “to fight, to make war, to contend.” In John 6:52; Acts 7:26; 2 Timothy 2:24;, it is rendered “strove,” and “strive;” in James 4:2, “fight.” It is not elsewhere used in the New Testament. The meaning is, that the servant of Christ should be a man of peace. He should not indulge in the feelings which commonly give rise to contention, and which commonly characterize it. He should not struggle for mere victory, even when endeavoring to maintain truth; but should do this, in all cases, with a kind spirit, and a mild temper; with entire candor; with nothing designed to provoke and irritate an adversary; and so that, whatever may be the result of the discussion, “the bond of peace” may, if possible, be preserved; compare the notes at Romans 12:18.

But be gentle unto all men; - see the notes at 1 Thessalonians 2:7. The word rendered “gentle,” does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament. It means that the Christian minister is to be meek and mild toward all, not disputatious and quarrelsome.

Apt to teach; - see the notes at 1 Timothy 3:2.

Patient - Margin, “forbearing.” The Greek word here used does not elsewhere occur in the New Testament. It means, patient under evils and injuries. Robinson, Lexicon. Compare the Ephesians 4:2 note; Colossians 3:13 note.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 24. The servant of the Lord must not strive — See on 1 Timothy 3:2; 1 Timothy 3:3.