2 Timothy 2:25

²³ But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

²⁴ And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.

He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

²⁶ Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB: He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.
KJV: In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
WEB: in gentleness correcting those who oppose him. Perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,
ASV: in meekness correcting them that oppose themselves; if peradventure God may give them repentance unto the knowledge of the truth,
DARBY: in meekness setting right those who oppose, if God perhaps may sometime give them repentance to acknowledgment of [the] truth,
BLB: in gentleness disciplining those opposing, lest ever God may give them repentance unto a knowledge of the truth,

ÅB: så han med saktmodighet viser dem til rette som sier imot, om Gud dog engang ville gi dem omvendelse, så de kunne kjenne sannheten
OTB: mildt korrigere dem som motsetter seg, om Gud kanskje vil gi dem omvendelse som fører til erkjennelse av sannheten,
B1930: så han med saktmodighet viser dem til rette som sier imot, om Gud dog engang vilde gi dem omvendelse, så de kunde kjenne sannheten

Acts 11:18
When they heard this, their objections were put to rest, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”
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Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
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1 Timothy 2:4
who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
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1 John 5:16
If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin.
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Acts 8:22
Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.
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Matthew 11:29
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
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1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
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John 5:34
Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved.
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