2 Timothy 2:20-25

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

²⁰ In a large house there are utensils not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for special^[a] use, some for ordinary.^{[b](A) 21} All who cleanse themselves of the things I have mentioned^[c] will become special^[d] utensils, dedicated and useful to the owner of the house, ready for every good work.^{(B) 22} Shun youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.^{(C) 23} Have nothing to do with stupid and senseless controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.^{(D) 24} And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kindly to everyone, an apt teacher, patient,^{(E) 25} correcting opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant that they will repent and come to know the truth^(F)