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Selected Verse: 2 Timothy 2:22 - King James
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
2Ti 2:22 |
King James |
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
Flee--There are many lusts from which our greatest safety is in flight (Gen 39:12). Avoid occasions of sin. From the abstemious character of Timothy (Ti1 5:23) it is likely that not animal indulgences, but the impetuosity, rash self-confidence, hastiness, strife, and vainglory of young men (Jo1 2:14-16), are what he is here warned against: though the Spirit probably intended the warning to include both in its application to the Church in general.
also--Greek, "But"; in contrast to "every good work," Ti2 2:21.
youthful--Timothy was a youth (Ti1 4:12).
righteousness--the opposite of "iniquity," that is, unrighteousness (Ti2 2:19; compare Ti1 6:11).
peace, with, &c.--rather, put no comma, "peace with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart" (Ti1 1:5; Eph 6:5; Col 3:22). We are to love all men, but it is not possible to be at peace with all men, for this needs community of purpose and opinion; they alone who call on the Lord sincerely (as contrasted with the false teachers who had only the form of godliness, Ti2 3:5, Ti2 3:8; Tit 1:15-16) have this community [THEODORET]. (Rom 12:18). |
Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Flee also youthful lusts - Such passions as youth are subject to. On the word "flee," and the pertinency of its use in such a connection, see the notes at Co1 6:18. Paul felt that Timothy, then a young man, was subject to the same passions as other young men; and hence, his repeated cautions to him to avoid all those things, arising from his youth, which might be the occasion of scandal; compare the notes at Ti1 4:12; Ti1 5:2. It is to be remembered that this Epistle is applicable to other ministers, as well as to Timothy; and, to a young man in the ministry, no counsel could be more appropriate than to "flee from youthful lusts;" not to indulge for a moment in those corrupt passions to which youth are subject, but to cultivate the pure and sober virtues which become the ministerial office.
But follow righteousness, ... - compare the notes at Heb 12:14. The general meaning here is, that he was to practice all that is good and virtuous. He was to practice righteousness, or justice and equity, in all his dealings with men; faith, or fidelity in his duties; charity, or love to all men (see the notes at 1 Cor. 13); peace, or harmony and concord with all others. What virtues could be more appropriate for a minister of the gospel?
With them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart - That is, with all Christians, who are often characterized as those who call on the Lord; Co1 1:2; compare Act 9:11. In all his social contact with them, Timothy was to manifest the virtues above recommended. But not with them alone. It would be incumbent on him to exhibit the same virtues in his intercourse with all. |
The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
righteousness
(See Scofield) - (Jo1 3:7). |
Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Youthful lusts (νεωτερικὰς ἐπιθυμίας)
Νεωτερικὸς youthful, N.T.o. For ἐπιθυμία desire, lust, see on Mar 4:19; see on Th1 4:5. Such counsel from Paul to Timothy seems strange.
Follow (δίωκε)
Pursue. Stronger than follow. A favorite word with Paul to denote the pursuit of moral and spiritual ends. See Rom 9:30, Rom 9:31; Rom 12:13; Co1 14:1; Phi 3:12.
Peace (εἰρήνην)
Not a distinct virtue in the list, but a consequence of the pursuit of the virtues enumerated. Const. with with them that call, etc. For peace with διώκειν pursue, see Rom 14:19; Heb 12:14, and Psa 34:14, cit. Pe1 3:11.
Call on the Lord (ἐπικαλουμένων τὸν κύριον)
A Pauline phrase, only here in Pastorals. See Rom 10:12, Rom 10:13, Rom 10:14; Co1 1:2. See also Act 2:21; Act 9:14; Act 22:16.
Out of a pure heart (ἐκ καθαρᾶς καρδίας)
Const. with call on the Lord. The phrase, Ti1 1:5; Pe1 1:22. Comp. Mat 5:8. |
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
Flee youthful desires - Those peculiarly incident to youth. Follow peace with them - Unity with all true believers. Out of a pure heart - Youthful desires, destroy this purity: righteousness, faith, love, peace, accompany it. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
Flee also youthful lusts - Not only all irregular and sensual desires, but pride, ambition, and, above all, the lust of power, to which most men will sacrifice all other propensities, their ease, pleasure, health, etc. This is the most bewitching passion in the human heart. Both in Church and state it is ruinous; but particularly so in the former. Timothy was now between thirty and forty years of age, the very age in which ambition and the love of power most generally prevail. Carnal pleasures are the sins of youth; ambition and the love of power the sins of middle age; covetousness and carking cares the crimes of old age.
Follow righteousness - Flee from sin, pursue goodness. Righteousness - whatever is just, holy, and innocent. Faith - fidelity both to God and man, improving that grace by which thy soul may be saved, and faithfully discharging the duties of thy office, that thou mayest save the souls of others. Charity - love to God and man. Peace among all the members of the Church, and as far as possible with all men; but especially among those who invoke the Lord out of a pure desire to glorify his name. |
18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;
5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
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.
12 Let 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.
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 work.
14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
12 And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.
11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,
2 Unto 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:
14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
2 The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.
12 Let 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.
18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
14 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.
21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
2 Unto 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:
14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
31 But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.
30 What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.
5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:
19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.