"necessary to give reproof, their language will not be exaggerated, but humble. In gentleness they will set before the wrongdoer his errors and help him to recover himself. Every true teacher will feel that should he err at all, it is better to err on the side of mercy than on the side of severity. Ed 293.2"
"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."
The EGW passage directly echoes the principle of restoring someone in meekness, as found in Galatians 6:1. The emphasis on gentleness and avoiding exaggeration aligns strongly with the 'spirit of meekness' mentioned by Paul.
"In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;"
Both passages emphasize the importance of meekness in instructing or reproving others. The EGW quote speaks of gentleness in setting before the wrongdoer his errors, while 2 Timothy 2:25 speaks of instructing with meekness. The connection is clear and meaningful.