^22 (A)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 ^(B)a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, ^(C)able to teach, ^(D)patient, ^25 (E)in humility correcting those who are in opposition, ^(F)if God perhaps will grant them repentance, ^(G)so that they may know the truth,

² Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. ^(A)Convince, ^(B)rebuke, ^(C)exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.

¹³ This testimony is true. ^(A)Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,

^14 (A)who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed ^(B)and purify for Himself ^(C)His own special people, zealous for good works.

¹⁵ Speak these things, ^(D)exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.