²¹ For from within, out of the ^[a]hearts of people, come the evil thoughts, acts of sexual immorality, thefts, murders, acts of adultery, ²² deeds of greed, wickedness, deceit, indecent behavior, ^[b](A)envy, slander, ^[c]pride, and foolishness. ²³ All these evil things come from within and defile the person.”

²³ But 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,