2 Timothy 2:25

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

Complete Jewish Bible:

Also he should be gentle as he corrects his opponents. For God may perhaps grant them the opportunity to turn from their sins, acquire full knowledge of the truth,

Berean Standard Bible:

He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

American Standard Version:

in meekness correcting them that oppose themselves; if peradventure God may give them repentance unto the knowledge of the truth,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

In^{G1722} meekness^{G4236} instructing^{G3811} those that oppose themselves^{G475}; if^{G3379} God^{G2316} peradventure^{G3379} will give^{G1325} them^{G846} repentance^{G3341} to^{G1519} the acknowledging^{G1922} of the truth^{G225};

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Commentary for 2 Timothy 2:25

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
2. Strong's Number: G4236
   There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πρᾳότης
   Transliteration: praiótēs
   Pronunciation: prah-ot'-ace
   Description: from πρᾷος; gentleness, by implication, humility:--meekness.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3811
   There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παιδεύω
   Transliteration: paideúō
   Pronunciation: pahee-dyoo'-o
   Description: from παῖς; to train up a child, i.e. educate, or (by implication), discipline (by punishment):--chasten(-ise), instruct, learn, teach.
   
4. Strong's Number: G475
   There are 125 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀντιδιατίθεμαι
   Transliteration: antidiatíthemai
   Pronunciation: an-tee-dee-at-eeth'-em-ahee
   Description: from ἀντί and διατίθεμαι; to set oneself opposite, i.e. be disputatious:--that oppose themselves.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3379
   There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μήποτε
   Transliteration: mḗpote
   Pronunciation: may pot'-eh
   Description: from μή and ποτέ; not ever; also if (or lest) ever (or perhaps):--if peradventure, lest (at any time, haply), not at all, whether or not.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2316
   There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: θεός
   Transliteration: theós
   Pronunciation: theh'-os
   Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
   
7. Strong's Number: G1325
   There are 377 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δίδωμι
   Transliteration: dídōmi
   Pronunciation: did'-o-mee
   Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection):--adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
   
8. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
9. Strong's Number: G3341
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μετάνοια
   Transliteration: metánoia
   Pronunciation: met-an'-oy-ah
   Description: from μετανοέω; (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision):--repentance.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
    
11. Strong's Number: G1922
    There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπίγνωσις
    Transliteration: epígnōsis
    Pronunciation: ep-ig'-no-sis
    Description: from ἐπιγινώσκω; recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement:--(ac-)knowledge(-ing, - ment).
    
12. Strong's Number: G225
    There are 1319 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλήθεια
    Transliteration: alḗtheia
    Pronunciation: al-ay'-thi-a
    Description: from ἀληθής; truth:--true, X truly, truth, verity.