2 Timothy 2:23-25

A Worker Approved by God

²³ Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant _q controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. ²⁴ And _r the Lord's servant ₁ must not be quarrelsome but _s kind to everyone, _t able to teach, patiently enduring evil, ²⁵ correcting his opponents _u with gentleness. God _v may perhaps grant them repentance _w leading to a knowledge of the truth,

1. Cross References
   1 Timothy 6:4
   He is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions.
   
2. Cross References
   1 Timothy 3:3
   Not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.
   
3. Cross References
   1 Thessalonians 2:7
   But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children.
   
4. Cross References
   1 Timothy 3:2
   Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach.
   
5. Cross References
   Galatians 6:1
   Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
   Titus 3:2
   To speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.
   1 Timothy 6:11
   But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.
   1 Peter 3:15
   But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.
   
6. Cross References
   Daniel 4:27
   Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you: break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your prosperity.
   Acts 8:22
   Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you.
   Acts 5:31
   God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.
   
7. Cross References
   1 Timothy 2:4
   Who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.