2 Timothy 2:22-24

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²² Shun youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.^{(A) 23} Have nothing to do with stupid and senseless controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.^{(B) 24} And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kindly to everyone, an apt teacher, patient,^(C)