Parallel Bible results for "2 Timothy 2:22-26"

2 Timothy 2:22-26

22 Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

23 But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.

23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.

24 The Lord's bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged,

24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.

25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,

25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,

26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.

26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.