And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
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4 additional translationsAnd the Lord’s servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,
And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
and a servant of the Lord it behoveth not to strive, but to be gentle unto all, apt to teach, patient under evil,
And a bondman of [the] Lord ought not to contend, but be gentle towards all; apt to teach; forbearing;
About this book
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About this book
New Testament2 Timothy — Paul's last letter. From a Roman dungeon, the aging apostle charges Timothy to guard the deposit, endure hardship, and preach the word.
- Author
- Paul (1:1)
- Date
- c. AD 64–67, from Roman imprisonment shortly before his death