2 Timothy 2:20-26

New King James Version

²⁰ But in a great house there are not only ^(A)vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. ²¹ Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, ^[a]sanctified and useful for the Master, ^(B)prepared for every good work. ^22 (C)Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. ²³ But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. ²⁴ And ^(D)a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, ^(E)able to teach, ^(F)patient, ^25 (G)in humility correcting those who are in opposition, ^(H)if God perhaps will grant them repentance, ^(I)so that they may know the truth, ²⁶ and that they may come to their senses and ^(J)escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.