2 Timothy 2:25

Authorized King James Version

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

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐν
G1722
In
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#2
πρᾶότητι
G4236
meekness
gentleness, by implication, humility
#3
παιδεύοντα
G3811
instructing
to train up a child, i.e., educate, or (by implication), discipline (by punishment)
#4
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ἀντιδιατιθεμένους
G475
those that oppose themselves
to set oneself opposite, i.e., be disputatious
#6
μήποτε
G3379
if
not ever; also if (or lest) ever (or perhaps)
#7
δῷ
G1325
will give
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#8
αὐτοῖς
G846
them
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#9
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
θεὸς
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#11
μετάνοιαν
G3341
repentance
(subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision)
#12
εἰς
G1519
to
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#13
ἐπίγνωσιν
G1922
the acknowledging
recognition, i.e., (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement
#14
ἀληθείας
G225
of the truth
truth

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing truth contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood truth. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection