21. If anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master’s use, prepared for every good work.
22. Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
23. But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.
24. The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,