2 Timothy 2:22

Flee the lusts of youth; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Family 35 New Testament

In The King James Version

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

In Context

21So if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

23Refuse foolish and ignorant arguments, knowing that they breed quarrels.

Read all of 2 Timothy 2

Cross References

Acts 7:59Yes, they stoned Stephen as he called out and said, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

Romans 14:17because the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in Holy Spirit.

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 2:20-22

Cautions against Error. ( a. d. 66.) 19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 2 Timothy 2:22