This exception was it was
referring to those who are either new Christians or those considering becoming Christian
It is not referring to those waring against you or your allies.[/quote]

Now where does it say this? Which verse?
Dealing with False Teachers
2 Timothy
2:14 Remind people
24 of these things and solemnly charge them
25 before the Lord
26 not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.
27 2:15 Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately. 28 2:16 But avoid profane chatter, 29 because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness, 30 2:17 and their message will spread its infection 31 like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are in this group.
32 2:18 They have strayed from the truth
33 by saying that the resurrection has already occurred, and they are undermining some peoples faith.
2:19 However, Gods solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal:
The Lord knows those who are his,
34 and Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord
35 must turn away from evil.
2:20 Now in a wealthy home
36 there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also ones made of wood and of clay, and some are for honorable use, but others for ignoble use.
37 2:21 So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior,
38 he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.
2:22 But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others
39 who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
40 2:23 But reject foolish and ignorant
41 controversies, because you know they breed infighting.
42 2:24 And the Lords slave
43 must not engage in heated disputes
44 but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,
2:25 correcting
45 opponents with gentleness.
Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth 46 2:26and they will come to their senses and escape the devils trap where they are held captive
47 to do his will.
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