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2 Timothy 2:21-26

Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB

21 So if anyone purifies himself from these things, he will be a special instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

22 Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

23 But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels.

24 The Lord's slave must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient,

25 instructing his opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance to know the truth.

26 Then they may come to their senses and escape the Devil's trap, having been captured by him to do his will.

New International Version NIV

21 Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.

22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.

24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.

25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,

26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.