²³ But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, because you know that they breed quarrels. ²⁴ The Lord’s^(A) servant must not quarrel,^(B) but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach,^[a] and patient, ²⁵ instructing his opponents with gentleness.^(C) Perhaps God will grant them repentance^(D) leading them to the knowledge of the truth. ²⁶ Then they may come to their senses and escape the trap of the devil,^(E) who has taken them captive to do his will.^(F)