²² But ·run away from [flee] the ·evil desires [passions; desires] of youth. ·Try hard to live right and to have [^LPursue righteousness,] faith, love, and peace, together with those who ·trust in [^Lcall upon] the Lord from pure hearts. ²³ ·Stay away from [Avoid; Having nothing to do with] foolish and ·stupid [ignorant] ·arguments [controversies; speculation], because you know they ·grow into [breed; beget] quarrels. ²⁴ And a ·servant [slave; bondservant] of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, a ·good [qualified; able] teacher, and patient.