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22 Turn away from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord[a] with a pure heart. 23 Avoid foolish and stupid speculations, for you are well aware that they only result in quarrels.

24 A servant of the Lord should not engage in quarrels but should be kind to everyone. He should be a good teacher and patient,

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  1. 2 Timothy 2:22 Those who call on the Lord: i.e., Christians (see Acts 19:14ff; Rom 10:12f).

22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love(A) and peace, along with those who call on the Lord(B) out of a pure heart.(C) 23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.(D) 24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.(E)

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