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2 Timothy 2

2 Tim. 2:22 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Flee
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pheugo (Greek #5343)
to run away (literally or figuratively); by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish
KJV usage: escape, flee (away).
Pronounce: fyoo'-go
Origin: apparently a primary verb
h also
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
youthful
neoterikos (Greek #3512)
appertaining to younger persons, i.e. juvenile
KJV usage: youthful.
Pronounce: neh-o-ter'-ik-os
Origin: from the comparative of 3501
lusts
epithumia (Greek #1939)
a longing (especially for what is forbidden)
KJV usage: concupiscence, desire, lust (after).
Pronounce: ep-ee-thoo-mee'-ah
Origin: from 1937
: but
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
i follow
dioko (Greek #1377)
to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
KJV usage: ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward.
Pronounce: dee-o'-ko
Origin: a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb δίω (to flee; compare the base of 1169 and 1249)
righteousness
dikaiosune (Greek #1343)
equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
KJV usage: righteousness.
Pronounce: dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
Origin: from 1342
, faith
pistis (Greek #4102)
persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
KJV usage: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Pronounce: pis'-tis
Origin: from 3982
, charity
agape (Greek #26)
love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
KJV usage: (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love.
Pronounce: ag-ah'-pay
Origin: from 25
, peace
eirene (Greek #1515)
peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
KJV usage: one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.
Pronounce: i-ray'-nay
Origin: probably from a primary verb εἴρω (to join)
, with
meta (Greek #3326)
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between 575 or 1537 and 1519 or 4314; less intimate than 1722 and less close than 4862)
KJV usage: after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
Pronounce: met-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition (often used adverbially)
them that calla on
epikaleomai (Greek #1941)
to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
KJV usage: appeal (unto), call (on, upon), surname.
Pronounce: ep-ee-kal-eh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 1909 and 2564
the Lord
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
out of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
a pure
katharos (Greek #2513)
clean (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: clean, clear, pure.
Pronounce: kath-ar-os'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
heart
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
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Eccl. 11:9‑10• 9Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
 10Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity. (Eccl. 11:9‑10)
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Heb. 12:11• 11Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. (Heb. 12:11)
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1 Cor. 1:2• 2Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: (1 Cor. 1:2)

More on:

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Charity,
Faith,
Heart,
Peace,
Righteousness,
To Lust

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Flee.
Prov. 6:5• 5Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler. (Prov. 6:5)
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1 Cor. 6:18• 18Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. (1 Cor. 6:18)
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1 Cor. 10:14• 14Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. (1 Cor. 10:14)
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1 Tim. 6:11• 11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. (1 Tim. 6:11)
youthful.
Psa. 119:9• 9BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. (Psa. 119:9)
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Eccl. 11:9‑10• 9Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
 10Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity. (Eccl. 11:9‑10)
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1 Peter 2:11• 11Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; (1 Peter 2:11)
follow.
1 Tim. 4:12• 12Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. (1 Tim. 4:12)
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1 Tim. 6:11• 11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. (1 Tim. 6:11)
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Heb. 12:14• 14Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: (Heb. 12:14)
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3 John 11• 11Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. (3 John 11)
charity.
1 Cor. 14:1• 1Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. (1 Cor. 14:1)
peace.
Rom. 14:17,19• 17For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
 19Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. (Rom. 14:17,19)
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Rom. 15:5‑6• 5Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
 6That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Rom. 15:5‑6)
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1 Cor. 1:10• 10Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. (1 Cor. 1:10)
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Heb. 12:14• 14Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: (Heb. 12:14)
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1 Peter 3:11• 11Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. (1 Peter 3:11)
call.
1 Chron. 29:17‑18• 17I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.
 18O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their heart unto thee: (1 Chron. 29:17‑18)
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Psa. 17:1• 1<<A Prayer of David.>> Hear the right, O Lord, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. (Psa. 17:1)
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Psa. 66:18‑19• 18If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:
 19But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. (Psa. 66:18‑19)
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Prov. 15:8• 8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. (Prov. 15:8)
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Acts 9:14• 14And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name. (Acts 9:14)
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1 Cor. 1:2• 2Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: (1 Cor. 1:2)
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1 Tim. 2:8• 8I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. (1 Tim. 2:8)
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1 Tim. 1:5• 5Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: (1 Tim. 1:5)
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1 Tim. 4:12• 12Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. (1 Tim. 4:12)
• It should also be observed that the believer is expected to distinguish those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart, as well as those who are vessels to dishonor, and that it is as much the Lord’s mind for him to be in company with the former, as to purge himself out from the latter. (“Exposition of 2 Timothy: 2 Timothy 2:20-26” by E. Dennett)
• We do not decide who are the Lord’s: He knows them. But we are to associate ourselves with those who manifest themselves, such as call on the Lord out of a pure heart. (“2 Timothy 2” by J.N. Darby)
• Purpose of heart will be needed both for the one and the other, and nothing will beget this save having the heart occupied with Christ (article #86511)
• peace as between the saints, as a consequence of enjoyed peace with God in the soul, but which can only be pursued where the graces just named are previously found. (article #86511)
• It is often contended that separation from evil would, in a day like the present, lead to a path of isolation. This scripture is a complete answer to such a contention (article #86511)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But youthful lusts flee, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those that call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.

W. Kelly Translation

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But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peacea, withb those that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

WK Translation Notes

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a
I cannot agree with the removal of the comma after "peace," so as to separate "with those that call..." from the verb "follow," and connect it only with the substantive "peace," immediately preceding. To limit the pursuance of peace to those that so call on the Lord would give the poorest possible sense, as being such as presented the least strain.
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Many MSS. add "all" here, but not the best. It is a gloss from {vi 27231}{/vi}; {vi 28366}{/vi}.