2 Timothy 2:21-25

21If therefore one shall have purified himself from these, [in separating himself from them], he shall be a vessel to honour, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work.

22But youthful lusts flee, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those that call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.

23But foolish and senseless questionings avoid, knowing that they beget contentions.

24And a bondman of [the] Lord ought not to contend, but be gentle towards all; apt to teach; forbearing;

25in meekness setting right those who oppose, if 1God perhaps may sometime give them repentance to acknowledgment of [the] truth,