Repentance is indeed a requirment for salvation, as it is defined in 2 Timothy 2:25. As many other words, repentance can have several definitions, the repentance we see in this passage is part of salvation. The repentance you speak of, a sorrow and hatred for/giving up sin is usually something that follows salvation. Different meanings in different areas. No repenting from rejecting the Gospel to believing it, no salvation.
In Christ,
Josh
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