²⁴ And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

⁹ But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

³ Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

³ For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

⁴ He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

⁵ Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

¹⁶ For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.