NET Bible
"And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,"
— 2 Timothy 2:24, NET Bible
“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,”
“And the Lord’s servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing, ”
“The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,”
“But the servant of the Lord must not wrangle: but be mild toward all men, apt to teach, patient,”
“For it is not right for the Lord's servant to make trouble, but he is to be gentle to all, ready in teaching, putting up with wrong,”
“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,”
So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.
But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.
And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,
correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth
and they will come to their senses and escape the devil’s trap where they are held captive to do his will.