2 Timothy 2:22

Flee youthful lusts: and follow righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

Revised King James 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

21Therefore, if a man purifies himself from the ignoble, he shall be a vessel for noble purposes, consecrated and useful to the master, prepared for every good work.

23Have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant controversies, knowing that they breed strife.

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Cross References

Acts 7:59And as they stoned Stephen he called upon God, 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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