2 Timothy 2:24-26

A Worker Approved by God

²⁴ And _c a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, _d able to teach, _e patient, ²⁵ _f in humility correcting those who are in opposition, _g if God perhaps will grant them repentance, _h so that they may know the truth, ²⁶ and that they may come to their senses and _i escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.

1. Cross References
   Titus 3:2
   To speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.
   
2. Cross References
   Titus 1:9
   Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict.
   
3. Cross References
   1 Timothy 3:3
   Not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous.
   Titus 1:7
   For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money.
   
4. Cross References
   Galatians 6:1
   Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.
   Titus 3:2
   To speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.
   1 Peter 3:15
   But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.
   
5. Cross References
   Acts 8:22
   Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.
   
6. Cross References
   1 Timothy 2:4
   Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
   
7. Cross References
   1 Timothy 3:7
   Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.