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
Ezekiel 12:3Therefore, son of man, pack your bags for exile. In broad daylight, set out from your place and go to another as they watch. Perhaps they will understand, though they are a rebellious house.
Acts 8:22Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.
Galatians 6:1Brothers, 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 2:4who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
2 Timothy 3:7who are always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth.
Titus 3:2to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.
1 Peter 3:15But 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,
Treasury of Scripture
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
In.
Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Galatians 6:1
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
1 Timothy 6:11
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
instructing.
Jeremiah 13:15-17
Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken…
Jeremiah 26:12-15
Then spake Jeremiah unto all the princes and to all the people, saying, The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that ye have heard…
John 5:34
But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.
if.
Jeremiah 31:18,19,33
I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the LORD my God…
Ezekiel 11:19
And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh:
Ezekiel 36:26,31
A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh…
peradventure.
Acts 8:22
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.
1 Timothy 2:4
Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
repentance.
2 Timothy 3:7
Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Matthew 21:32
For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.
Mark 1:3,4,15
The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight…
