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2 Timothy 2:21-23
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2 Timothy 2:21-23
New English Translation
21 So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior,[a] he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. 22 But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others[b] who call on the Lord from a pure heart.[c] 23 But reject foolish and ignorant[d] controversies, because you know they breed infighting.[e]
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- 2 Timothy 2:21 tn Grk “from these,” alluding to the errors and deeds of the false teachers described in vv. 14-19.
- 2 Timothy 2:22 tn Grk “and peace, with those.”
- 2 Timothy 2:22 sn In company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart alludes to the value of the community of believers for the development of Christian virtues.
- 2 Timothy 2:23 tn Or “uninstructed,” “silly.”
- 2 Timothy 2:23 tn Or “fights,” although this could suggest weapons and blows, whereas in the present context this is not the primary focus. Although “quarrel” is frequently used here (NAB, NIV, NRSV) it may be understood to refer to a relatively minor disagreement.
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