²⁴ And ^(A)the Lord's servant^[a] must not be quarrelsome but ^(B)kind to everyone, ^(C)able to teach, patiently enduring evil, ²⁵ correcting his opponents ^(D)with gentleness. God ^(E)may perhaps grant them repentance ^(F)leading to a knowledge of the truth, ²⁶ and they may come to their senses and escape from ^(G)the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.

⁴⁴ But I say to you, ^(A)Love your enemies and ^(B)pray for those who persecute you,

^28 (A)bless those who curse you, ^(B)pray for those who abuse you.