2 Timothy 2:22-25 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

22. Run away from the evil things that young people long for. Try hard to do what is right. Have faith, love and peace. Do these things together with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

23. Don't have anything to do with arguing. It is dumb and foolish. You know it only leads to fights.

24. Anyone who serves the Lord must not fight. Instead, he must be kind to everyone. He must be able to teach. He must not hold anything against anyone.

25. He must gently teach those who oppose him. Maybe God will give a change of heart to those who are against you. That will lead them to know the truth.

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