2 Timothy, Chapter 2, verses 20-26
19 The foundation of the Lord is sure, 22 He is taught whereof to beware, and what to follow after, and in what sort the servant of the Lord ought to behave himselfLuke, Chapter 17, verses 20-25
11 He healeth ten lepers, 22 Of the kingdom of God, and the coming of the Son of man17
17:20 The kingdom of God cometh not with observation - With such outward pomp as draws the observation of every one.
17:21 Neither shall they say, Lo here, or lo there - This shall not be the language of those who are, or shall be sent by me, to declare the coming of my kingdom. For behold the kingdom of God is within or among you - Look not for it in distant times or remote places: it is now in the midst of you: it is come: it is present in the soul of every true believer: it is a spiritual kingdom, an internal principle. Wherever it exists, it exists in the heart.
17:22 Ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man - One day of mercy. or one day wherein you might converse with me, as you do now.
17:23 They shall say, See, Christ is here, or there - Limiting his presence to this or that place. Mat 24:23.
17:24 So shall also the Son of man be - So swift, so wide, shall his appearing be: In his day - The last day.
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2:20 But in a great house - Such as the church, it is not strange that there are not only vessels of gold and silver, designed for honourable uses, but also of wood and of earth - For less honourable purposes. Yet a vessel even of gold maybe put to the vilest use, though it was not the design of him that made it.
2:21 If a man purge himself from these - Vessels of dishonour, so as to have no fellowship with them.
2:22 Flee youthful desires - Those peculiarly incident to youth. Follow peace with them - Unity with all true believers.Out of a pure heart - Youthful desires, destroy this purity: righteousness, faith, love, peace, accompany it.
2:24 A servant of the Lord must not - Eagerly or passionately. Strive - As do the vain wranglers spoken of, Ti2 2:23. But be apt to teach - Chiefly by patience and unwearied assiduity.
2:25 In meekness - He has often need of zeal, always of meekness. If haply God - For it is wholly his work. May give them repentance - The acknowledging of the truth would then quickly follow.
2:26 Who - At present are not only captives, but asleep; utterly insensible of their captivity.