2 Timothy 2:25

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2 Timothy 2:23–26 · Berean Standard Bible

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

1 Timothy 6:11

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

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,

Jeremiah 13:15

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

Jeremiah 13:16

Give glory to the LORD your God before He brings darkness, before your feet stumble on the dusky mountains. You wait for light, but He turns it into deep gloom and thick darkness.

Jeremiah 13:17

But if you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the LORD’s flock has been taken captive.

Jeremiah 26:12

But Jeremiah said to all the officials and all the people, “The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard.

Jeremiah 26:13

So now, correct your ways and deeds, and obey the voice of the LORD your God, so that He might relent of the disaster He has pronounced against you.

Jeremiah 26:14

As for me, here I am in your hands; do to me what you think is good and right.

Jeremiah 26:15

But know for certain that if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood upon yourselves, upon this city, and upon its residents; for truly the LORD has sent me to speak all these words in your hearing.”

John 5:34

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

Acts 22:1

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

Acts 22:2

When they heard him speak to them in Hebrew, they became even more silent. Then Paul declared,

Acts 22:3

“I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but raised in this city. I was educated at the feet of Gamaliel in strict conformity to the law of our fathers. I am just as zealous for God as any of you here today.

Acts 22:4

I persecuted this Way even to the death, detaining both men and women and throwing them into prison,

Acts 22:5

as the high priest and the whole Council can testify about me. I even obtained letters from them to their brothers in Damascus, and I was on my way to apprehend these people and bring them to Jerusalem to be punished.

Acts 22:6

About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me.

Acts 22:7

I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’

Acts 22:8

‘Who are You, Lord?’ I asked. ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’ He replied.

Acts 22:9

My companions saw the light, but they could not understand the voice of the One speaking to me.

Acts 22:10

Then I asked, ‘What should I do, Lord?’ ‘Get up and go into Damascus,’ He told me. ‘There you will be told all that you have been appointed to do.’

Acts 22:11

Because the brilliance of the light had blinded me, my companions led me by the hand into Damascus.

Acts 22:12

There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,

Acts 22:13

came and stood beside me. ‘Brother Saul,’ he said, ‘receive your sight.’ And at that moment I could see him.

Acts 22:14

Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has appointed you to know His will, and to see the Righteous One, and to hear His voice.

Acts 22:15

You will be His witness to everyone of what you have seen and heard.

Acts 22:16

And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’

Acts 22:17

Later, when I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance

Acts 22:18

and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’

Acts 22:19

‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You.

Acts 22:20

And when the blood of Your witness Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and watching over the garments of those who killed him.’

Acts 22:21

Then He said to me, ‘Go! I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’”

Acts 22:22

The crowd listened to Paul until he made this statement. Then they lifted up their voices and shouted, “Rid the earth of him! He is not fit to live!”

Acts 22:23

As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust into the air,

Jeremiah 31:18

I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me severely, like an untrained calf. Restore me, that I may return, for You are the LORD my God.

Jeremiah 31:19

After I returned, I repented; and after I was instructed, I struck my thigh in grief. I was ashamed and humiliated because I bore the disgrace of my youth.’

Jeremiah 31:33

“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 their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

Ezekiel 11:19

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

Ezekiel 36:26

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 flesh.

Ezekiel 36:31

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

Zechariah 12:10

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 look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son.

Acts 5:21

At daybreak the apostles entered the temple courts as they had been told and began to teach the people. When the high priest and his associates arrived, they convened the Sanhedrin—the full assembly of the elders of Israel—and sent to the jail for the apostles.

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.”

James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

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.

Acts 8:22

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

1 Timothy 2:4

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

2 Timothy 3:7

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

Matthew 21:32

For John came to you in a righteous way and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.

Mark 1:3

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

Mark 1:4

John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

Mark 1:15

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

Acts 2:38

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 20:21

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

Titus 1:1

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 leads to godliness,