Good news bible of 2 timothy 2 verse 23 27

Here are the verses 23-27 from 2 Timothy 2 in the Good News Bible (GNB):

23 "Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know that they can spread like gangrene. 24 And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. 25 Opponents must be gently instructed, if God gives them a response in humility. 26 They might possibly come to have a change of heart. 27 But avoid foolish and stupid arguments, because you know that they can spread like gangrene."