2 Timothy 2:26 (GNV)

Passage

And come to amendment out of that snare of the deuil, of whom they are taken prisoners, to doe his will.

Nearby Context

2 Timothy 2:24 But the seruant of ye Lord must not striue, but must be gentle toward all men, apt to teache, suffering the euill,

2 Timothy 2:25 Instructing them with meekenesse that are contrary minded, prouing if God at any time will giue them repentance, that they may acknowledge the trueth,

2 Timothy 2:26 And come to amendment out of that snare of the deuil, of whom they are taken prisoners, to doe his will.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "come", "amendment", "snare", "deuil", "taken", and "prisoners". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "come" and "amendment", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The prior verse says "Instructing them with meekenesse that are contrary...", giving immediate footing for "come" and "amendment". In 2 Timothy context, the local focus is Christ, faith, and discipleship.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "come" and "amendment" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.