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2 Timothy 2:24

World English Bible

24 The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient,

Compare Versions

American Standard Version

And the Lord's servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,

Christian Standard Bible

The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient,

English Standard Version

And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,

King James Version

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men , apt to teach, patient,

New American Standard Bible

The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, skillful in teaching, patient when wronged,

New International Version

And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.

New King James Version

And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,

New Living Translation

A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people.