2 Timothy 2:25

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

Cross References (29)

  • Galatians 6:1 (14)

    Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But

  • Acts 11:18 (14)

    When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the

  • 1 Timothy 2:4 (12)

    who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

  • 1 John 5:16 (9)

    If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who com

  • Acts 8:22 (8)

    Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.

  • Matthew 11:29 (7)

    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.

  • 1 Peter 3:15 (6)

    But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for

  • John 5:34 (5)

    Even though I do not accept human testimony, I say these things so that you may be saved.

  • Acts 20:21 (5)

    testifying to Jews and Greeks alike about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Acts 5:31 (5)

    God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.

  • Acts 2:38 (5)

    Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins,

  • 2 Timothy 3:7 (4)

    who are always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth.

  • Mark 1:15 (4)

    “The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”

  • Jeremiah 13:15–17 (4)

    Listen and give heed. Do not be arrogant, for the LORD has spoken.

  • Ezekiel 11:19 (4)

    And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them; I will remove their heart of stone and give t

  • Titus 1:1 (4)

    Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that

  • Jeremiah 31:33 (4)

    “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in

  • Mark 1:3–4 (4)

    “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him.’”

  • Ezekiel 36:26 (3)

    I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of f

  • James 1:17 (3)

    Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no cha

  • Acts 22:1–23 (3)

    “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”

  • Ezekiel 36:31 (3)

    Then you will remember your evil ways and wicked deeds, and you will loathe yourselves for your iniquities and abominati

  • Jeremiah 31:18–19 (3)

    I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me severely, like an untrained calf. Restore me, that I may retu

  • Acts 5:21 (2)

    At daybreak the apostles entered the temple courts as they had been told and began to teach the people. When the high pr

  • Titus 3:2 (2)

    to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

  • 1 Timothy 6:11 (2)

    But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentle

  • Jeremiah 26:12–15 (2)

    But Jeremiah said to all the officials and all the people, “The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against

  • Zechariah 12:10 (1)

    Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will lo

  • Matthew 21:32 (1)

    For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes di