^{23 Ref} And put away foolish and uncontrolled questionings, seeing that they are a cause of trouble.

^{24 Ref} 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,

^{25 Ref} Gently guiding those who go against the teaching; if by chance God may give them a change of heart and true knowledge,