2 Timothy 2:23-24

New King James Version

²³But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. ²⁴And ^(A)a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, ^(B)able to teach, ^(C)patient,

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2 Timothy 2:23-24

New American Standard Bible

²³But refuse foolish and ignorant ^(A)speculations, knowing that they ^(B)produce ^[a]quarrels. ²⁴^(C)The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, ^(D)skillful in teaching, patient when wronged,

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2 Timothy 2:23 Lit fightings

2 Timothy 2:23-24

Amplified Bible

²³But have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant speculations [useless disputes over unedifying, stupid controversies], since you know that they produce strife and give birth to quarrels. ²⁴The servant of the Lord must not participate in quarrels, but must be kind to everyone [even-tempered, preserving peace, and he must be], skilled in teaching, patient and tolerant when wronged.

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2 Timothy 2:23-24

New International Version

²³Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.^(A) ²⁴And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.^(B)

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