2 Timothy 2:22

Run away from anything that fires up the desires of youth. Run after what is right and trustworthy, run after love and peace along with those who are true and pure Christians.

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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 you get rid of what is evil, you will become a cup or bowl that is holy and special, useful to the Lord, ready to do all that's good.

23Avoid foolish and childish debates, for you know they only lead to fights.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17I know, my God, that you look on the inside and are happy when we live right. Everything I have given willingly and with an honest heart, and now I have seen your people here giving happily and willingly to you.

Psalms 66:18If I had focused my mind on evil, the Lord would not have listened to me.

Proverbs 6:5Get out of it like a gazelle escaping from a trap, like a bird from a bird-catcher's net.

Proverbs 15:8The Lord hates the sacrifices of the wicked, but he loves the prayers of the good.

Acts 7:59As they went on stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

Romans 14:17for God's kingdom is not about eating and drinking, but about living right, having peace and joy in the 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 →

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