The KJV translates Strong's G1317 in the following manner: apt to teach (2x). "Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called." And it is not used in the NT enough to help us see what it means. (a) (as adj.) Probably from epos; properly, affable, i.e. "It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with Him, we shall also live with Him: if we suffer, we shall also reign with Him." Able to teach, apt to teach. It could not be expected that Paul, a poor and friendless prisoner, would be able to gain the attention of the wealthy and titled classes of Roman citizens. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim). King James Version. This is also true of anyone who wishes to be “the Lord’s bond-servant” (2 Tim 2:24). Apt to teach, patient.--The Greek word is better rendered by the forbearing of the margin than by "patient." "Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called." Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Letters: 2 Timothy 2:24 The Lord's servant must not quarrel (2 Tim. 2 Timothy 2:24, KJV: "And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient," 2 Timothy 2:24, NASB: "The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, skillful in teaching, patient when wronged," When it occurs in Greek literature, it always means, "the virtue that makes one teachable," not "able to give instruction." Compassed about with songs, my soul was still -- But not for lack of light its bliss to see; Thy heart, my Father, could the temple fill, And its deep silence was a song to Thee. 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away; and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Men who have an interest in teaching and who meet biblical qualifications for the office of elder should be given opportunities to teach in appropriate settings, such as Sunday evening services, Sunday school, mid-week Bible studies, or training and workshop experiences. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, Darby Bible Translation. Titus 1:9, KJV Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle to all men, apt to teach, patient. I am, exist. From anechomai and kakos; enduring of ill, i.e. --2 Tim. KJV 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, Online Parallel Study Bible. [2562] This very thing said he concerning evil women, which we also in evil men do mourn and bewail, who against him, the very man in whose Epistles we read these things, do, being idle and full of words, speak what they ought not. He has not suffered it to be overwhelmed with the foul and impious monstrosities of avarice and superstition; doubtless having this purpose, that He would have little children, incapable of avarice and superstition, to be initiated into, 26. To engage in battle, fight; hence: To strive, contend, dispute. It is little used in other Greek literature. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. W. Byers—Sanctification, To the High and Mighty Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. That, namely, befalleth them which in undisciplined younger widows, the same Apostle saith must be avoided: "And withal they learn to be idle; and not only idle, but also busy bodies and full of words, speaking what they ought not." In the dictionary, apt means willing or prepared to. John 6:52 The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat? The command is, "Let wives be subject unto their own husbands, The gospel has ever achieved its greatest success among the humbler classes. Apt to teach.. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. -- 2 Cor. Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. W. S. SWANSON, D.D. Tolle malos, extolle pios, cognosce teipsum: Sacra tene, paci consule, disce pati. Of these the former consult for the good of the latter, the latter wait upon the former. The army of the conquerors, a palm in every hand, In robes of state and splendour, in rest eternal stand; Those marriage robes of glory, the righteousness of God-- He, Hymns of Ter Steegen and Others (Second Series), "I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. To them vice presented all its glittering allurements and held them willing captives. Apt (7 Occurrences) 1 Timothy 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV). • Not all elders will be primary pulpit speakers. Matthew 12:19 He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. Augustine—Of the Work of Monks. ii. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, Husband and wife receive command and pattern how they ought to be one with another. (i) To win them through our patient bearing with them, but not to please them or excuse them in their wickedness. Therefore the scripture in 2 Timothy 2:24, the servant of The Lord should be willing or prepared to teach. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. But from among the toilworn, want-stricken victims of their oppression, even from …Ellen Gould White—The Acts of the Apostles, It Behoves those who Preside Over the Churches, Every Day but Especially on Lord's Days...It behoves those who preside over the churches, every day but especially on Lord's days, to teach all the clergy and people words of piety and of right religion, gathering out of holy Scripture meditations and determinations of the truth, and not going beyond the limits now fixed, nor varying from the tradition of the God-bearing fathers. All, the whole, every kind of. Isaiah 40:11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. 2 Corinthians 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;). The Apostle has made known to us certain three unions, Christ and the Church, husband and wife, spirit and flesh. No, not. enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. Both times it is in a list and immediate context doesn't limit meaning. He has not suffered it to be overwhelmed with the foul and impious monstrosities of avarice and superstition; doubtless having this purpose, that He would have little children, incapable of avarice and superstition, to be initiated into …Martin Luther—First Principles of the Reformation. 12. Rom.12 [13] Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.1Tim.3 [2] A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;Tit.1 [8] But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;1Pet.4 [9] Use hospitality one to another without grudging. Forbearing. All the things are good, when, in them, certain set over by way of pre-eminence, certain made subject in a becoming manner, observe the beauty of order. 1 Timothy 3:2 (KJV) “A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;” A … Abide in me, and I in you. It is an interesting phrase. διδακτικός "apt at teaching" This is the word in 1 Timothy 3:2. -- 2 Cor. 1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;. tr., Emma Frances Bevan, 1899 I go from grief and sighing, the valley and the clod, To join the chosen people in the palaces of God-- There sounds no cry of battle amidst the shadowing palms, But the mighty song of victory, and glorious golden psalms. διδακτικός - apt to teach. The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: apt to teach (2) It could not be expected that Paul, a poor and friendless prisoner, would be able to gain the attention of the wealthy and titled classes of Roman citizens. And if there be any among them who …St. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. Augustine—On Continence, Caesar's HouseholdThe gospel has ever achieved its greatest success among the humbler classes. ii. Mild or kind. From didaktos; instructive. KJV: A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; DRB: It behoveth therefore a bishop to be blameless, the husband of one wife, sober, prudent, of good behaviour, chaste, given to hospitality, a teacher, The context of 1 Timothy 3 doesn't help us understand its meaning. But, except, however. 12:9. Jonathan shot three arrows to drive David further off from Saul's fury; and this is the third epistle which I have written, to draw your Highness nearer to God's favour, by directing your heart to begin, like Josiah, …Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety, Concerning the Sacrament of BaptismBlessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to the riches of His mercy has at least preserved this one sacrament in His Church uninjured and uncontaminated by the devices of men, and has made it free to all nations and to men of every class. 23. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away; and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. Be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. διδακτός "taught" 12. 23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive. The Apostle Has Made Known to us Certain Three Unions...23. But they do need to have a basic capability in imparting the Word of God. Acts 7:26 And the next day he shewed himself unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong one to another? -- 2 Tim 2:11,12. The term kidaktos, translated “able” or “apt” (as the KJV puts Toward. BY REV. Christ Jesus, the Prince of princes, bless your Highness with length of days, and an increase of all graces, which may make you truly prosperous in this life, and eternally happy in that which is to come. Lord, master, sir; the Lord. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 2 Chronicles 24:6 And the king called for Jehoiada the chief, and said unto him, Why hast thou not required of the Levites to bring in out of Judah and out of Jerusalem the collection, according to the commandment of Moses the servant of the LORD, and of the congregation of Israel, for the tabernacle of witness? J. Heerman, 1647. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, Christ Jesus, the Prince of princes, bless your Highness with length of days, and an increase of all graces, which may make you truly prosperous in this life, and eternally happy in that which is to come. 2 Timothy 2:24 Cross References - KJV. 1 Timothy 3:1-16 1 Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. Jonathan shot three arrows to drive David further off from Saul's fury; and this is the third epistle which I have written, to draw your Highness nearer to God's favour, by directing your heart to begin, like Josiah, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to the riches of His mercy has at least preserved this one sacrament in His Church uninjured and uncontaminated by the devices of men, and has made it free to all nations and to men of every class.