2 Timothy 2:21-23
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
21 If anyone cleanses himself of these things, he will be a vessel for lofty use, dedicated, beneficial to the master of the house, ready for every good work.(A) 22 So turn from youthful desires and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord[a] with purity of heart.(B) 23 Avoid foolish and ignorant debates, for you know that they breed quarrels.(C)
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- 2:22 Those who call on the Lord: those who believe in Christ and worship him as Lord, i.e., Christians (Acts 9:14–16, 20–21; Rom 10:12–13; cf. 2 Tm 2:19, literally, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord”).
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