2 Timothy 2:22
Flee youthful lusts. Pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a clean heart.
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23But refuse foolish and ignorant questions. You know that they give birth to arguments.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:17I know also, my God, that you examine the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things, and now I look with joy as your people who are present here willingly offer gifts to you.
Psalms 66:18If I had seen sin within my heart, 1 the Lord would not have listened to me. 1
Proverbs 6:5Save yourself like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, 1 like a bird from the hand of the fowler. 1
Proverbs 15:8Yahweh hates the sacrifices of wicked people, 1 but the prayer of upright people is his delight. 1
Acts 7:59As they were stoning Stephen, he was calling out to the Lord and saying, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”
Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not about food and drink, but about righteousness, 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 →