2 Timothy 2:22
What is written? (ESV)
So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
What does it say?
Run from youthful passions and chase after righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.
What is its immediate context?
Paul’s instruction to Timothy regarding a young preacher’s behavior.
How 2 Timothy 2:22 is applied across Bible answers
What does it mean to ‘call on the name of the Lord?’
Calling on the Lord is an ongoing, single-minded pursuit of good works and actions.
Extra Context for this Application:
This passage follows Paul's declaration of an eternal truth, "But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: The Lord knows those who are his, and, Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity." (vs 19)
