24And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
25He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.
26Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.
— 2 Timothy 2:24-26

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Illustration of 2 Timothy 2:26 NLT

Illustration of 2 Timothy 2:26 NLT -- Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.