Read Full ChapterHe must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,
World English Bible (WEB)
In{G1722} meekness{G4236} instructing{G3811}{(G5723)} those that oppose themselves{G475}{(G5734)}; if{G3379} God{G2316} peradventure{G3379} will give{G1325}{(G5632)} them{G846} repentance{G3341} to{G1519} the acknowledging{G1922} of the truth{G225};
Strong's King James
in humility correcting those opposing them. So that יהוה YAHWEH may grant them a returning mind towards the true knowledge of truth.
The F.O.G
[25] Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that יהוה will grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. Handle wounded souls with tender care.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
in meekness instructing those opposing—if perhaps God may give to them repentance to an acknowledging of the truth,
Young's Literal Translation
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