2 Timothy 2:22

From all the lusts of youth escape; and pursue after righteousness, and faith, and charity, and peace, with them who call upon the Lord with a pure heart.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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 a man then purify himself from these, he will be a pure vessel unto honour, fitted for the use of his Lord, and prepared for every good work.

23From foolish controversies which are without instruction withdraw; for thou knowest that they beget strifes.

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Cross References

Acts 7:59And they stoned Estephanos, (he) praying and saying, Our Lord Jeshu, receive my spirit.

Romans 14:17For the kingdom of Aloha is not meat and drink, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Spirit of Holiness.

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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