2 Timothy 2:22

God's Word

Stay away from lusts which tempt young people. Pursue what has God’s approval. Pursue faith, love, and peace together with those who worship the Lord with a pure heart.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:11

Dear friends, since you are foreigners and temporary residents ⌞in the world⌟, I’m encouraging you to keep away from the desires of your corrupt nature. These desires constantly attack you.

1 Peter 3:11

They must turn away from evil and do good. They must seek peace and pursue it.

1 Corinthians 6:18

Stay away from sexual sins. Other sins that people commit don’t affect their bodies the same way sexual sins do. People who sin sexually sin against their own bodies.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, must avoid these things. Pursue what God approves of: a godly life, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

Psalm 119:9

How can a young person keep his life pure? ⌞He can do it⌟ by holding on to your word.

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live peacefully with everyone, and try to live holy lives, because if you don’t, you will not see the Lord.

1 Timothy 4:12

Don’t let anyone look down on you for being young. Instead, make your speech, behavior, love, faith, and purity an example for other believers.

1 Corinthians 10:14

Therefore, my dear friends, get as far away from the worship of false gods as you can.

1 Timothy 1:5

My goal in giving you this order is for love to flow from a pure heart, from a clear conscience, and from a sincere faith.

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, never imitate evil, but imitate good. The person who does good is from God. The person who does evil has never seen God.

1 Corinthians 1:10

Brothers and sisters, I encourage all of you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to agree with each other and not to split into opposing groups. I want you to be united in your understanding and opinions.

Romans 14:19

So let’s pursue those things which bring peace and which are good for each other.

1 Corinthians 14:1

Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially the gift of speaking what God has revealed.

1 Corinthians 1:2

To God’s church that was made holy by Christ Jesus and called to be God’s holy people in the city of Corinth and to people everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 14:17

God’s kingdom does not consist of what a person eats or drinks. Rather, God’s kingdom consists of God’s approval and peace, as well as the joy that the Holy Spirit gives.

Acts 9:14

Saul has come here to Damascus with authority from the chief priests to put anyone who calls on your name in prison.”

Proverbs 6:5

Free yourself like a gazelle from the hand of a hunter and like a bird from the hand of a hunter.

1 Timothy 2:8

I want men to offer prayers everywhere. They should raise their hands in prayer after putting aside their anger and any quarrels they have with anyone.

1 Timothy 1:14

Our Lord was very kind  to me. Through his kindness he brought me to faith and gave me the love that Christ Jesus shows people.

Proverbs 15:8

A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayers of decent people please him.

Psalm 17:1

Hear my plea for justice, O Lord. Pay attention to my cry. Open your ears to my prayer, ⌞which comes⌟ from lips free from deceit.

Acts 7:59

While council members were executing Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, welcome my spirit.”

Leviticus 15:18

“When a man has sexual intercourse with a woman and has an emission of semen, they must wash themselves. They will be unclean until evening.

Proverbs 7:8

He was crossing a street near her corner and walking toward her house