NET Bible
"correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth"
— 2 Timothy 2:25, NET Bible
“In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;”
“in meekness correcting them that oppose themselves; if peradventure God may give them repentance unto the knowledge of the truth, ”
“in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,”
“With modesty admonishing them that resist the truth: if peradventure God may give them repentance to know the truth;”
“Gently guiding those who go against the teaching; if by chance God may give them a change of heart and true knowledge,”
“In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;”
But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.
And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,
correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth
and they will come to their senses and escape the devil’s trap where they are held captive to do his will.