² He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray,^(A) since he himself is subject to weakness.^(B)

²⁴ And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.^(A)

²⁵ Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,^(A)