John Bengel Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:24 - 2:24

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John Bengel Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:24 - 2:24


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2Ti 2:24. Οὐ δεῖ μάχεσθαι, ought not to strive) ought not to be a bitter controversialist.-ἤπιον, διδακτικὸν· ἀνεξίκακον, παιδεὑοντα, mild, apt to teach: patient, instructing) A Chiasmus. In respect of all, the servant of the Lord ought to be mild, so he will be apt to teach: in respect of adversaries, he should be patient, so he will be able to instruct.[10] He ought neither to attack, nor resist: he ought to be mild, lest he should be the occasion of evils: and patient, so that he may endure evils.-διδακτικὸν, teaching) i.e. apt to teach. This implies not only solidity and ease in teaching, but even especially patience and assiduity. For we must ἀντέχεσπαι, hold fast, Tit 1:9, note, and that too with gentleness, James 3 :(17), and perseverance, Act 20:31, in all long-suffering and doctrine, below, ch. 2Ti 4:2.-ἀνεξίκακον) enduring evils. There is sometimes need of zeal, always of gentleness.

[10] Διδάσκω implies teaching, imparting knowledge. Παιδεύω implies training, disciplining, tutoring.-ED.