2 Timothy 2:22

But flee youthful lusts, and follow righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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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

21If then any one shall purge himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, hallowed, useful for the householder, prepared for every good work.

23But the foolish and ignorant questionings avoid, knowing that they gender quarrels;

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Cross References

Psalms 66:18If I had meditated wickedness in my heart, The Lord would not have heard me:

Proverbs 6:5Rescue thyself, as a roe from the hand, And as a bird from the hand of the fowler.

Proverbs 15:8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But the prayer of the righteous is his delight.

Acts 7:59and they stoned Stephen, making supplication, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not food and drink, but righteousness, and 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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