2 Timothy 2:22

Youthful lusts [ν ε ω τ ε ρ ι κ α ς ε π ι θ υ μ ι α ς]. Newterikov youthful, N. T. o. For ejpiqumia desire, lust, see on Mark 4:19; 1 Thessalonians 4:5. Such counsel from Paul to Timothy seems strange.

Follow [δ ι ω κ ε]. Pursue. Stronger than follow. A favorite word with Paul to denote the pursuit of moral and spiritual ends. See Romans 9:30; Romans 9:31; Romans 12:13; Romans 1 Cor. xiv.. 1; Philippians 3:12.

Peace [ε ι ρ η ν η ν]. Not a distinct virtue in the list, but a consequence of the pursuit of the virtues enumerated. Const. with with them that call, etc. For peace with diwkein pursue, see Romans 14:19; Hebrews 12:14, and Psalms 34:14, cit. 1 Peter 3:11.

Call on the Lord [ε π ι κ α λ ο υ μ ε ν ω ν τ ο ν κ υ ρ ι ο ν]. A Pauline phrase, only here in Pastorals. See Romans 10:12; Romans 10:13; Romans 10:14; 1 Corinthians 1:2. See also Acts 2:21; Acts 9:14; Acts 22:16.

Out of a pure heart [ε κ κ α θ α ρ α ς κ α ρ δ ι α ς]. Const. with call on the Lord. The phrase, 1 Timothy 1:5; 1 Peter 1:22. Comp. Matthew 5:8.