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Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some (2:18) Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity (2:19) But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. (2:20) com1 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, [and] prepared unto every good work. (2:21) Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart (2:22) But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes (2:23) And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient, (2:24) In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; (2:25) And [that] they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will
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